Workout Gear: Where to Buy, Without Breaking Bank

brazilian_fitness_athletic_wear.jpgI’m a runner and, as such, I like to have nice, practical (yet cute!), and comfortable clothes to strut my stuff in at the gym or on the track. The whole, baggy T-shirt and sweats just doesn’t cut it anymore; a lady likes to keep it together, even covered in sweat.

So, where do I go to get my favorite sneaks and workout clothes? Read below where this runner gets her kicks – and looks.

Marshalls. I swear by this place. They have everything from sneaks to sports bras to running pants and Under Armour for those chilly workout days. And it is all way cheaper than you would find at a regular store.

Dick’s. Get your mind out of the gutter, ladies. I am talking about Dick’s Sporting Goods store. A close second to Sports Authority (which, despite its top notch designs for workout attire, packs on a heavy price tag), you can find the best name brands for lower prices than other chain athletic stores.

Old Navy. Wife beater tanks in a billion colors, yoga pants and athletic shorts…all for under $15. You really can’t beat that.

Ebay. I know, sounds risky, but you can find Nike, Reebok, Adidas, New Balance and many more brands on this site. All you need to know is your size. Don’t know off the top of your hand? Run to a store, try on the gear, then come home and purchase what you want online for less than you’d pay anywhere else.

Ross Dress for Less. Similar to Daffy’s, Ross Dress for Less is a discount store that offers name brands at extremely (I’m talking $5 tops ladies) low prices. Google and find if there’s a store near you; they have stores in 27 states.

Campmor.com. If you like to camp, hike, climb or do anything outdoors, this website geared toward rural workout interests in perfect for a person on a budget. You can view the complete catalog, equipped with clothing, eco-friendly workout products, socks, shoes and other gear. Check it out!

Kohl’s: This store is often overlooked, but it is a gold mine of good deals. They have all the best brands in workout gear and they are always on sale. Oh, and while you’re there, you should check our their Vera Wang line. (What? You don’t get sidetracked sometimes?)

Steve and Barry’s. You can find more than just SJP’s Bitten line here. This store is known for their discount styles without cutting the quality. Definitely a great place to stock up.

Outlets. Nike, Reebok, Puma and Adidas all have outlet stores that offer the name retail priced clothes, discounted. So, find an outlet near you, pack up some girlfriends and head out for a day of shopping!

There you go girls. Now you have no excuse not to hit the gym.

Go get those clothes and get your workout on!

6 Comments on "Workout Gear: Where to Buy, Without Breaking Bank"

  1. jes says:
    Fri, 12th Sep 200811:01 am 

    So actually Target is a great place to get workout clothes!!

    They have yoga/running pants that come with inseams up to like 35″ so they’re perfect for tall girls like me :)

    (And it’s very hard to find long-length yoga pants in any size under an 8!)

  2. Lauren, University of Michigan says:
    Fri, 12th Sep 200811:05 am 

    I have never seen those! THanks for the tip…I always wear capris cuz I can never find pants that are long enough.

  3. Laura says:
    Fri, 12th Sep 20082:47 pm 

    I just wanted to say, as a serious runner (for anyone looking to run long distances or fairly often) the best bang for your buck is to get a pair of running sneakers fitted to your gate at a shoe store that caters to runners… sure, it will cost more money at first, but it sure beats shin splints and back pain from shoes with the wrong type of support or correction for your gait. Also, when they fit just right they tend to take much longer to ware out.

    As for me, I bought all my workout gear at outlets and Kohl’s. Of course it helps that we have tons of outlets within a 10 minute drive here (it takes longer to get to the mall!) But I’ve found 1 Hanes Place (Bali, Hanes, Wonderbra… ect brands) Has some cute Champion workout gear on the cheap (and their sports bras are not only supportive, they are cute as hell!) Also the Adidas outlet store has pricing that is a tossup with department stores like Kohl’s, as a lot of times Kohl’s has sales where the brand is cheaper than at the outlet, so shop around.

  4. Alison says:
    Sat, 13th Sep 20081:48 am 

    I second Target! They always have tons of Champion apparel, including super-comfy sports bras in really cool colors!

    I also nab hand-me-down mesh shorts from my brothers because the longer length and baginess!

  5. Julie says:
    Tue, 24th Mar 20099:28 am 

    I do some modeling work for this company http://www.bellamiasportswear.com and I fell in love with the clothes. 2 words… SEXY and UNIQUE ;o)

  6. Lydia says:
    Sat, 6th Jun 200910:32 pm 

    Ooh thanks for the post, i have been looking around to read where to buy workout gear etc and am inspired to write up my own article about it!!!! As a fitness fanatic, i needed ‘proper’ gym attire and since i sweat a lot, i needed something to keep me cool!

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