I LOVE CLOTHES.
If I had unlimited amounts of money, it would solve all of my problems because then I would be able to by ALL THE CLOTHES.
But… I am in college.
When I do shop my favorite brands are Athleta, Lulu Lemon, Old Navy, Gap-Fit and Nike. I do sometimes get workout clothes from Target or Walmart, and although they are super cute, my butt shows through and that is a problem!
Now, when I became a CPT last June, I began to get significant discounts at some super cool stores like Athleta and Lulu Lemon. This helped a lot when trying to save money. I also always check the clearance/sale rack first.
What is important to me when finding workout clothes?
It is NOT see-through
It will not roll down
It will not show my boobs/cleavage
It will not show back/boob fat
It does not smell after one workout
It will longer than four months
I can move in it
Layering will NOT be a problem
It will be comfortable for ALL workouts
It does not cause pain (running shoes)
I have bought used workout clothes from Clothes Mentor and online fitness swap sites. I have not had any problems, but I only buy used expensive brands because then I know that the item still has some life left. I NEVER buy cheap shoes for running because it is important to have a good running shoe; however, you can find some great deals online.
Here are some great sites to look for:
You need to ask yourself if you want one nice pair of pants that will cover your booty and stay up when you run or if you want a few different pairs that are not as high of quality. I have both in my closet and you can for sure tell the difference; however, the cheaper options WILL still do the job especially on lifting days of only UPPER body.
What Certified Personal Training certificated did you get? I have pondered getting one but there are just so many options... what was the price of the course if you don't mind me asking? Also, thanks for the tip on workout clothes... never heard of Athleta even though I am frequent shopper of Old Navy!
ReplyDeleteI went through Action (http://actioncertification.org). Action is great for a starting certification especially if you do not plan to work at a huge gym life LifeTime, YMCA, etc. I believe mine was about $300 for the book and test. It is a good certification, credible and covers a lot of great information; however, when I graduate from college I will get another certification that is more in depth (NASM, ACE, ACSM). When you go with one of these certifications that are more in depth they can get up to $3000+! Definitely something you want to make sure you are 100% sure about before dropping that kind of money and the time to study :) Hope this helps!
DeleteI'm not going to lie, the gym and I don't cross paths often, Anthony
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