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Start your fitness journey in style with the right kit

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start and if you want to tone up and get fit the sunny days will make getting out to exercise that bit easier.

It’s no secret that good preparation and building a routine are the best ways to succeed at fitness goals, so if you’re planning a post-lockdown blitz make sure you are armed with all you need.

Having the right clothes is really important from the point of view of performance, comfort and positivity. If you have a workout outfit that makes you feel good, you will start off on the right foot – rather than pulling on badly fitting gym clothes that have sat in your drawer unused for months if not years!

Getting fit: what to wear

While some sports may require specialist clothing you can get by with a good all-round outfit as you begin your fitness journey.

Athleisure has been constantly on trend for the past few years so there are lots of great choices on offer.

Sports clothing for women

Essential kit for women is mainly well-fitting leggings, a vest top or t-shirt, hoody or jacket, a good sports bra and supportive trainers.

Closer fitting clothing is ideal for workouts to stop it getting in the way.

In term of fabric, lightweight, breathable materials that wick moisture away from the body and that can be layered for thermal protection are the best choice.

Whether you want to get fit doing home workouts, start running or cycling, or join a gym these tops at Trespass will serve you well. If crop tops are more your thing, New Look has a wide selection, with leggings to match.

As well as offering sports leggings that allow for easy movement, Marks and Spencer is the place to go for sports bras. With an excellent range of sports bras for all sizes, choose the best fit to keep you comfy and feeling secure when working out.

Sports clothing for men

As with all clothing choices, sportswear is ultimately a personal choice.

Moisture wicking t-shirts can be teamed with either traditional style joggers or shorts and sports leggings designed for men.

A windproof jacket, half-zip training top or sweatshirt will ensure your body stays warm when it needs to – and will allow you to wrap up and keep muscles warm after a workout.

Again, Marks and Spencer and Trespass have a good selection of sportswear, while New Look offers on-trend sportswear. For cosy post-workout layering, FatFace is a good choice.

Getting fit: What to eat

While a lot of emphasis is put on the importance of regular exercise, it is just as important to consider the food that you eat.

When it comes to slimming down, 80 per cent of weight loss is down to the food you eat and just 20 per cent attributed to exercise.

Eating the right food is so important. The latest, and most consistent, advice is to ditch fad diets and adopt a healthy lifestyle that will last.

Count calories – consistent advice says that burning more calories than you consume is the best approach to weight loss. Aiming to lose no more than 2lb per week to make it sustainable;

Drink water – not only is water essential to a healthy diet it will also help you to feel full if you drink before meals.

Five a day – fuel your body with what it needs – fruit and vegetables filled with nutrients. These are also generally lower in calories than many other foods.

Eat protein – while eating some carbohydrates is advised, protein plays an important part in supporting weight loss and fitness journeys. Eating more protein will help to curb your appetite, boost your metabolism and help to protect and repair muscle.

The most important part of getting fit though is to find a sport you love whether that be running, walking, swimming or tennis and to combine that with a diet that is feasible in the long term.

To find swimsuits, fitness gear and comfy post-workout loungewear head to Marriotts Walk, where you will find the following stores and eateries:

Marriotts Walk has introduced measures to help all shoppers feel safe. Please wear a face mask, follow one-way systems and sanitise your hands to help stop the spread of Covid 19.

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Start your fitness journey in style with the right kit

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