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Best Budget Sports Buys

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CCCU chapter.

Was your New Year’s Resolution to start working out in 2015?

That’s fantastic! But to do that, you’re going to need some decent exercise gear. And right after Christmas, finding room in your budget for new clothes can be tricky at best and impossible at worst. That’s why we’ve hunted down our best budget sports buys so you can exercise your body without exercising your overdraft.

Why not show your dedication to your new cause with this slogan mesh panel vest from New Look? It’s just £9.99, so there are no excuses not to try it!

Any collegiette fitness buff knows that a good sports bra is essential. And this one supports your savings as well: it’s up to 90% off from Sports Direct, depending on the colour chosen, and could cost as little as £2.29!

Comfortable trousers are essential for a good work-out. These New Look jogging bottoms come in black, white or grey, and are just £14.99 per pair.

But unless you’re working out at home, you’re going to need a good pair of trainers. Deichmann have a wide variety of styles, including these, for as little as £19.99.

And finally, you’re going to need to keep warm on the way to and from your work out. This grey New Look hoodie is £14.99 and perfect for making sure you’re cosy on the way back from the gym. Or you could just wear it around at home and relax. Tempting…

What do you think of our sporty budget buys? What’s your favourite piece of exercise wear? Let us know on Facebook, on Twitter (@HerCampusCCCU) or in the comments!

Penny Gotch is an Essex girl living in Kent, where she's studying Creative & Professional Writing. She dabbles in everything. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, script: you name it, she does it. In her spare time, she likes music, baking, and watching wrestling. For more information, please check out her website: www.pennygotch.co.uk