It shouldn't be hard, but finding workout clothes you actually love can be really tough. Whether you're hitting the squat rack, heading out for a hike, or on your way to pilates in a cute workout set, your clothes should move with you, keep you cool and dry, and put you in the mood to work out.
I've been testing women's fitness gear for over 10 years, doing everything from powerlifting to yoga to running to hiking. I've battled many, many pairs of leggings that fall down with every sun salutation or burpee, and tops that don't actually wick a drop of moisture from your skin. So when I say these are some of the best workout clothing brands for women, I mean it.
Best plus-size: SuperFit Hero
SuperFit Hero uses soft fabrics and flat-lock seams for minimal chafing. You can find soft leggings and supportive sports bras up to a size 7XL.
Even though the average woman in the US is a size 16 or 18 (XL-2X), it is incredibly difficult to find many options for great workout gear above a size 12, let alone, say, a size 24, which is when the fashion industry ventures into "plus-size" or "extended sizing." However, there are a few plus-size athletic apparel brands that excel at what they do.
One of the newer darlings on the block is SuperFit Hero, a brand of high-quality, sweat-wicking activewear designed specifically for people sizes L through 7X. It doesn't have a huge selection, but the brand makes one awesome sports bra, one legging, one Capri, and one bike short, each in a variety of colorways (and the option to go monochrome, which we love).
Each piece of activewear is designed using ultra-soft, sweat-wicking, quick-dry fabric with slight compression, strategic gusseting for mobility, and flat-lock seams to minimize chafing. The sports bra supports medium-high impact activities.
When we talked with a group of plus-size outdoor adventurers about what gear they can't live without, multiple women said they're obsessed with how comfortable and supportive SuperFit Hero is.