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The Definitive Guide to Quality Cheap Workout Gear

  • <p>Target is a great place to get inexpensive workout clothes, especially its C9 Champion line. This strappy bra looks exactly like the kind of fancy thing you’d see in a hot yoga class.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.target.com/p/c9-champion-women-s-cami-sports-bra/-/A-23949580#prodSlot=_1_8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$11.99 at Target;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$11.99 at Target</a></i></p>
    1/10

    C9 Champion Cami Sports Bra

    Target is a great place to get inexpensive workout clothes, especially its C9 Champion line. This strappy bra looks exactly like the kind of fancy thing you’d see in a hot yoga class.

    $11.99 at Target

  • <p>Slip the previous bra under this tank, and you have a chic combo for under $30.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.target.com/p/c9-champion-women-s-performance-strappy-tank/-/A-46760108#prodSlot=_1_2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$15 at Target;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$15 at Target</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/03/how-to-work-out-your-whole-body-in-20-minutes.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Work Out Your Whole Body in 20 Minutes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>How to Work Out Your Whole Body in 20 Minutes</i></a></b></p>
    2/10

    C9 Champion Strappy Tank

    Slip the previous bra under this tank, and you have a chic combo for under $30.

    $15 at Target

    Related: How to Work Out Your Whole Body in 20 Minutes

  • <p>Another great cheapo resource: Old Navy. The trick is to stick to the muted colors that look much more expensive. This tank has the same hipster-active aesthetic seen in pricier brands.</p><p><i><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049176&vid=1&pid=773229012" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$12 at Old Navy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$12 at Old Navy</a></i></p>
    3/10

    Old Navy Keyhole Back Tank

    Another great cheapo resource: Old Navy. The trick is to stick to the muted colors that look much more expensive. This tank has the same hipster-active aesthetic seen in pricier brands.

    $12 at Old Navy

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  • <p>The Fabletics subscription program has <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/tons-of-people-have-gotten-screwed-over-by-kate-hudsons-athl#.cigbRM2mJ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:its faults;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">its faults</a>, but the clothes themselves are on par with all of the super-trendy workout pieces. If you’re wary about committing to monthly outfits, just uncheck the box and pay a few bucks extra to buy items à la carte — they’re still very affordable.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.fabletics.com/index.cfm?action=shop.viewproduct&master_product_id=2920825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$34.95 (with membership) at Fabletics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$34.95 (with membership) at Fabletics</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/06/going-shirtless-in-the-face-of-gym-gaze.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Pros and Cons of the ‘Sexy’ Sports Bra;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>The Pros and Cons of the ‘Sexy’ Sports Bra </i></a></b></p>
    4/10

    Fabletics Mid-Rise Capri

    The Fabletics subscription program has its faults, but the clothes themselves are on par with all of the super-trendy workout pieces. If you’re wary about committing to monthly outfits, just uncheck the box and pay a few bucks extra to buy items à la carte — they’re still very affordable.

    $34.95 (with membership) at Fabletics

    Related: The Pros and Cons of the ‘Sexy’ Sports Bra

  • <p>You can never have enough bras, and if you’re looking for a fun, printed style, this one is a good bet.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/boohoo-fit/tilly-marble-print-double-strap-cross-back-crop/invt/dzz89526" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$16 at Boohoo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$16 at Boohoo</a></i></p>
    5/10

    Boohoo Tilly Marble-Print Sports Bra

    You can never have enough bras, and if you’re looking for a fun, printed style, this one is a good bet.

    $16 at Boohoo

  • <p>The budget-friendly Canadian brand also carries active pieces. They lean mostly toward yoga, but this is a great tank for extra-sweaty gym sessions.</p><p><i><a href="https://www.joefresh.com/us/Categories/Women/Yoga-Activewear/Print-Active-Tank/p/WS6A440010_407" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$19 at Joe Fresh;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$19 at Joe Fresh</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/05/would-you-wear-leather-workout-pants.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Would You Wear ‘Leather’ Workout Pants?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Would You Wear ‘Leather’ Workout Pants?</i></a><br></b></p>
    6/10

    Joe Fresh Active Tank

    The budget-friendly Canadian brand also carries active pieces. They lean mostly toward yoga, but this is a great tank for extra-sweaty gym sessions.

    $19 at Joe Fresh

    Related: Would You Wear ‘Leather’ Workout Pants?

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  • <p>If the thought of shelling out a ton for a high-support sports bra turns you off, Old Navy has one for under $25.</p><p><i><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049176&vid=1&pid=712561052" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$24 at Old Navy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$24 at Old Navy</a></i></p>
    7/10

    Old Navy Maximum Support Sports Bra

    If the thought of shelling out a ton for a high-support sports bra turns you off, Old Navy has one for under $25.

    $24 at Old Navy

  • <p>Add high-waisted workout pants an the requisite green juice, and you have the perfect Instagram-ready outfit.</p><p><i><a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product_details.jsp?productId=0785_7676_010&catId=cat7720142" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$20 at Aerie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$20 at Aerie</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/09/how-to-get-a-dancers-body.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Get a Dancer’s Body;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>How to Get a Dancer’s Body</i></a><br></b></p>
    8/10

    Aerie High-Neck Sports Bra

    Add high-waisted workout pants an the requisite green juice, and you have the perfect Instagram-ready outfit.

    $20 at Aerie

    Related: How to Get a Dancer’s Body

  • <p>If you’re label-conscious and absolutely have to wear something branded, this Nike tank is your best bet. It’s inexpensive (for Nike), flashy, and great at wicking away sweat.</p><p><i><a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/elastika-graphic-training-tank-top/pid-10292108/pgid-10292109" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$35 at Nike;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$35 at Nike</a></i></p>
    9/10

    Nike Training Tank Top

    If you’re label-conscious and absolutely have to wear something branded, this Nike tank is your best bet. It’s inexpensive (for Nike), flashy, and great at wicking away sweat.

    $35 at Nike

  • Keep up to speed at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

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    Keep up to speed at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • <p>Because running outside is free, you’ll need good layers to keep you warm.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1046922&vid=1&pid=718273012" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$35.99 at Gap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$35.99 at Gap</a></i></p><p><a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/01/best-cheap-workout-gear.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:To see the rest of our favorite affordable workout gear, head over to The Cut!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i><b>To see the rest of our favorite affordable workout gear, head over to The Cut!</b></i></a></p>
    10/10

    GapFit Reflective Quarter-Zip Pullover

    Because running outside is free, you’ll need good layers to keep you warm.

    $35.99 at Gap

    To see the rest of our favorite affordable workout gear, head over to The Cut!

<p>Target is a great place to get inexpensive workout clothes, especially its C9 Champion line. This strappy bra looks exactly like the kind of fancy thing you’d see in a hot yoga class.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.target.com/p/c9-champion-women-s-cami-sports-bra/-/A-23949580#prodSlot=_1_8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$11.99 at Target;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$11.99 at Target</a></i></p>
<p>Slip the previous bra under this tank, and you have a chic combo for under $30.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.target.com/p/c9-champion-women-s-performance-strappy-tank/-/A-46760108#prodSlot=_1_2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$15 at Target;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$15 at Target</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/03/how-to-work-out-your-whole-body-in-20-minutes.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Work Out Your Whole Body in 20 Minutes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>How to Work Out Your Whole Body in 20 Minutes</i></a></b></p>
<p>Another great cheapo resource: Old Navy. The trick is to stick to the muted colors that look much more expensive. This tank has the same hipster-active aesthetic seen in pricier brands.</p><p><i><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049176&vid=1&pid=773229012" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$12 at Old Navy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$12 at Old Navy</a></i></p>
<p>The Fabletics subscription program has <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/tons-of-people-have-gotten-screwed-over-by-kate-hudsons-athl#.cigbRM2mJ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:its faults;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">its faults</a>, but the clothes themselves are on par with all of the super-trendy workout pieces. If you’re wary about committing to monthly outfits, just uncheck the box and pay a few bucks extra to buy items à la carte — they’re still very affordable.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.fabletics.com/index.cfm?action=shop.viewproduct&master_product_id=2920825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$34.95 (with membership) at Fabletics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$34.95 (with membership) at Fabletics</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/06/going-shirtless-in-the-face-of-gym-gaze.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Pros and Cons of the ‘Sexy’ Sports Bra;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>The Pros and Cons of the ‘Sexy’ Sports Bra </i></a></b></p>
<p>You can never have enough bras, and if you’re looking for a fun, printed style, this one is a good bet.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/boohoo-fit/tilly-marble-print-double-strap-cross-back-crop/invt/dzz89526" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$16 at Boohoo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$16 at Boohoo</a></i></p>
<p>The budget-friendly Canadian brand also carries active pieces. They lean mostly toward yoga, but this is a great tank for extra-sweaty gym sessions.</p><p><i><a href="https://www.joefresh.com/us/Categories/Women/Yoga-Activewear/Print-Active-Tank/p/WS6A440010_407" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$19 at Joe Fresh;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$19 at Joe Fresh</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/05/would-you-wear-leather-workout-pants.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Would You Wear ‘Leather’ Workout Pants?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Would You Wear ‘Leather’ Workout Pants?</i></a><br></b></p>
<p>If the thought of shelling out a ton for a high-support sports bra turns you off, Old Navy has one for under $25.</p><p><i><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049176&vid=1&pid=712561052" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$24 at Old Navy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$24 at Old Navy</a></i></p>
<p>Add high-waisted workout pants an the requisite green juice, and you have the perfect Instagram-ready outfit.</p><p><i><a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product_details.jsp?productId=0785_7676_010&catId=cat7720142" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$20 at Aerie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$20 at Aerie</a></i></p><p><b>Related: <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/09/how-to-get-a-dancers-body.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Get a Dancer’s Body;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>How to Get a Dancer’s Body</i></a><br></b></p>
<p>If you’re label-conscious and absolutely have to wear something branded, this Nike tank is your best bet. It’s inexpensive (for Nike), flashy, and great at wicking away sweat.</p><p><i><a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/elastika-graphic-training-tank-top/pid-10292108/pgid-10292109" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$35 at Nike;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$35 at Nike</a></i></p>
<p>Because running outside is free, you’ll need good layers to keep you warm.</p><p><i><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1046922&vid=1&pid=718273012" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:$35.99 at Gap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">$35.99 at Gap</a></i></p><p><a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/01/best-cheap-workout-gear.html?mid=yahoostyle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:To see the rest of our favorite affordable workout gear, head over to The Cut!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i><b>To see the rest of our favorite affordable workout gear, head over to The Cut!</b></i></a></p>
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So you’re super inspired to invest smartly in your wellness. You have your smoothie recipes down, you know the best sites to stream yoga classes, and you discovered a creative way to boost your workout performance. But what about your clothes? The downside to all of this newfound healthy behavior is the sheer amount of exercise gear you need. Unless you’re committed to doing your laundry every few days, you’re going to have to get a few new things.

You could go the fancy route, but if you’re looking to get the most for your money, there are plenty of inexpensive options, too. From Old Navy to Target to Forever 21, you could easily assemble an exercise outfit that looks like it cost way more than it actually does. And to really sell it, just invest in a good pair of sneakers. See below for the best in cheap but still good-looking workout gear.

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