The Activewear Pieces I'm Shopping for in January 2026

Who's surprised to hear I'm shopping for activewear in January? No one? Yeah, I figured.

I always get hyped up on fitness this time of year because there isn't much else to do, especially if you live somewhere cold. Plus, all this talk about New Year's resolutions, even though I've tapped out this year, has my mind on getting back into my routine. This year, my only goal is to stay moving. I am really looking forward to working out for the sake of working out simply because I love it. I've put myself on the waiting list for several popular Pilates classes, and in the meantime, I'm in the mood to give my activewear drawer a refresh.

This is the upgrade anyone who loves working out as much as I do absolutely needs. I have the perfect outfit for a chill Pilates flow nailed down, but I also occasionally go for runs and consistently lift weights. My goal with this roundup is to find pieces that are both functional and cute. My least favorite thing is when I discover something in my activewear drawer isn't cutting it during leg day or overexposing me. This is the year of making your activewear work for you. Below, these are the 42 pieces that'll make it happen.

Track Star

Activewear right now is all about a retro look, so it's no surprise racing stripes have made their way to center stage. Whether you go for nylon track pants or the modern legging take on the trend, you can't go wrong.

Splits59

Sammy High Waist Rigor 7/8 Leggings

4th & Reckless

Tammy Tailored Trousers

Old Navy

High-Waisted Powerchill Side-Striped 7/8 Leggings

Alo

Track Star Mini Skirt

The Upside

Oxford Midi Leggings

The Layered Look

What started as a micro-trend is now available for purchase from every single one of my favorite brands. The look of two sports bras in one is not only super supportive, but it's also chic.

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye On the Double Sports Bra

Alo

Airbrush Better Together Bra

set active

Cloud Training Bra

V Waistlines

If wearing a low-waisted pair of leggings, scares you, you need to test-drive a V waistline. It's incredibly flattering.

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye At Your Leisure High Waisted Midi Leggings

Lululemon

Softy Suedey Cross-Waist Tight

Lululemon

All It Takes Ruched-Waist Tight

Alo

Airbrush V-Cut Define Capri

Flared Leggings

Lately, I've loved wearing flared leggings on lift days. They're not exactly yoga pants because they offer a lot more support, but they have the same effortless look.

Splits59

Raquel High Waist Supplex Flare Legging

Nike x Skims

Matte V-Line Straight Legging

Lululemon

Align High-Rise Mini-Flare Pant

Aritzia

Butter Cheeky Hi-Rise Flare Legging

Alo

Airbrush High-Waist 7/8 Bootcut Legging

Alo

High-Waist Bootcut Legging

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye Mid-Rise Bootcut Pant

One-Step Wonder

For a lazy day, throwing on a onesie of some sort never fails. It gets you out of the door fast, and you never have to worry about your leggings slipping down.

Alo

Airbrush One and Done Onesie in Espresso

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye Uplevel Midi Jumpsuit

Port de Bras

Nieves Unitard

Contrast Lining

Another motif in activewear lately that feels incredibly retro come from the contrast colors that outline staple pieces. It's a fun upgrade to the classics.

Splits59

Amber Airweight Bralette

Port De Bras

Paola Sports Bra

Port de Bras

Bella Rib Dress

Aritzia

Life Tumbler Bra Top

The Final Touch

When it's winter in NYC, wearing what you wear in the gym without an extra layer isn't possible. You need a coat, a sweatshirt, and an extra layer. A bolero or wrap top is my favorite thing to wear during a warm-up.

Aritzia

Butter Rebound Sports Longsleeve

Athleta

Simone Biles Transcend Open Back Top

Splits59

Amelia Airweight Lite Shrug

alo

Snuggle Up Sweater Shawl

Port de Bras

Sage Wrap Top

Beyond Yoga

Featherweight Waist No Time Wrap Top