When Fitness and Fashion Combine :

If you truly want to make the most of your workout then it’s time to say goodbye to your worn-out gym attire and let fashion give you the added self-esteem boost you need to get moving.

It has been proven that when we look good we feel fabulous, have more confidence and, in turn, perform at our top peak. So why in the world do most of us head to the gym, a place we go to help us look better, in dreary sweat pants and baggy shirts? Sure, we exercise to improve appearance outside the fitness arena but imagine how much better your workout would be if you felt more confident while you were engaging in your workout. Fitness and fashion work as a chain. The hotter you feel -- the stronger your performance -- the sexier the outcome.

Confidence is not only the sexiest quality you can possess, but also the greatest self-driver. When it comes to fitness, staying motivated is one of the biggest problems that arise for both new and regular fitness persons.Sexy doesn’t not mean nonfunctional. No matter how intent someone is on looking good, the most important consideration when buying workout gear is comfort. Looking stylish in an outfit you can’t move about in is not the way to go. Unmanageable clothes don’t belong in the gym. The most important aspects of active wear should be comfort of movement, styling and health. The garment should allow your body to move easily without any binding or irritation.

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Luckily, nowadays, there are many ways to perk up your fitness wardrobe. Apparently, the word is catching on. Americans spent $38.8 billion on fitness apparel in 2004 and an estimated $41.4 billion in 2005, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in Washington, D.C.

Designers have taken sports wear to a whole new level. Comfort and sex appeal now go hand in hand. You can still look feminine, sexy and give off attitude with the right combinations. Here’s a list of some of the most confidence-boosting activewear lines available.

1. Erebelle: www.erebell.com
One of the sexiest and most innovative brands in active wear is Erebelle. This unique luxury loungewear brand fuses the inspiration of art with fashion. Erebelle personalizes practical and beautiful clothing by centering each season's collection around a series of work created by an emerging artist. Together the beauty of art with the supple fabrics and expressive colors that create the collection are the perfect combination of fashionable elegance and comfort.

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