To and From the Gym

WeÂ’ve all been thereÂ—youÂ’re tired, sweaty, and flushed. YouÂ’ve been working out at the gym for 2 straight hours and even though your glutes look fabulous, huge clumps of your hair has escaped from the ponytail. The last thing you want to do is look presentable, so you throw on the balloon suit and Uggs and slug your way to the car, decide to run a few errands and pick up an iced coffee on the way home. Though I always support a healthy dose of exercise, the Â“balloon suitÂ” is never a good idea.

Exhibit A: The Evil Balloon Suit

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Is it a boy? A girl? Who knows! ThatÂ’s how much individuality is lost by the balloon suit. What are some healthy options? Take a look. But first, some words of advice:

1. Do not pick tight-fitting sweatpants with hoochie slogans written on the bottom.

2. Do not pick tight-fitting sweatpants with hoochie slogans written on the pants leg. VictoriaÂ’s Secret included.

3. Make a balance rule. If the pants are baggy, pick a snug shirt. If the pants are snug, pick a baggy sweatshirt. Do not pair baggy with baggy, or snug with snug.

4. Bring layers and focus on warmth. You donÂ’t want to pull a muscle!

Favorite Picks:

Semi-Fitted Pants

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Zip-Up Sweater Vest

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Fleece Pullover

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