BORED OF WEARING BLACK TO THE GYM?

It’s rare we find the inner strength to wake up early for a gym session – but when we do, the last thing on our minds is curating a cute ‘fit. Despite the best intentions, all those mental mood boards featuring matching sets and neat slick hairdos go out the proverbial window. Sound familiar? If you find yourself rolling out the same all-black gym looks for lack of inspiration, this one’s worth a read. After all, what better time to inject some fun into your activewear than a sun-drenched summer? Good thing ASOS has a solid range of sports brands – old and new – dishing up seriously delicious colour palettes. So the next time you’re rummaging around for that well-worn pair of leggings, consider popping one of these in your basket. Time to limber up!

A new addition to the ASOS roster, OYSHO is redefining athleisure with its uber-lightweight and colourful pieces. Perfect for warmer workouts, you’ll find sculpted leggings, compressive skirts and seamless bras on the menu. Each silhouette combines tech-driven design with style-led aesthetics, and they sure have a knack for nailing trending tones. Our personal favourite? The pale lavender hot pants co-ord – a perfect ode to summery pastels.

TALA has cemented itself as a mainstay of the Pilates-princess arsenal since launching in 2019. With so many unique styles, it’s easy to see why. From open-back details to smooth fabrics and vibrant colourways, each piece is sure to have you feeling your best the next time you hit the gym (and we all know that makes for a better workout – it’s just science). The DayFlex range is perfect for everyday styling, with breathable cuts and feminine silhouettes that work well on a park run or a coffee run. And this pale pink set? Mid-summer perfection.

While there are plenty of fresh-faced brands stirring things up in the sportswear department, you can always fall back on an old faithful when seeking a wardrobe reset. Nike’s latest drops include scrummy summer tones from trending pastels to bold brights – each imbued with its signature performance-focused tech. If you’re more of a runner than a reformer girl, opt for Nike’s famous track shorts and bras – they’ll provide all the support and sweat-wicking you need for an arduous workout, and still look fresh for those post-sesh plans.

Finally, you can’t forget about those trusty 3-stripes. It might be adidas Originals that’s known for the colourful pieces, but the brand’s training range certainly delivers on the style front, too. With pale blue co-ords and fresh lavender tennis dresses, there’s no shortage of activities you can get dressed up for. And everyone knows when you look good, you feel good.