The most stylish workout gear to stay active in during the new year

It's not an exact science but we are confident that the chances of attending a gym class dramatically increases if one dons a nice outfit. This goes for more or less anything we take on in life, making an effort in the style stakes can translate into increased performance through a boost of confidence.

Seeing as one is extra vulnerable after a good sweat, it’s even more important to feel powerful at the gym. We've all heard the saying "new year, new me," however, following our embrace of daily affirmations and our desire to feel good and love our bodies as they are, we say '"new year, same me, but with some extra motivation."

Luckily, brands including Alo Yoga, Lululemon and Hoka, seem to have manifested our desire to look fashionable in activewear.

So for all of you who had ‘get fit’ as a new year's resolution, don’t stress – Vogue Scandinavia has gathered the most fashion forward activewear to sport this season whatever the sports you're into, whether it's yoga, running or weight lifting.

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Those who say yoga is not a sport must be doing something wrong, surely? The amount of concentration and strength it takes to finish an one hour session is far and beyond what many think. So when you want to look good on the mat, only this stretchy two-piece set from Alo Yoga will do. The ideal ultra-chic set which will leave you wishing you could wear it well beyond the class grounds.

These navy pieces from Peak Performance and Lululemon will keep you looking sleek and put together during any run, especially outdoor runs. Aside from comfortable clothes, running also demands a great pair of supportive shoes, try Hoka's killer runners. Paired with this minimalist Garmin active watch and you'll be the best dressed on your block in no time.

Some workout looks are so stylish that you'll have trouble parting with them, like these leggings and bra from the sustainable brand Girlfriend Collective, who craft their activewear from disused water bottles. Feel good and look even better. Pair with the ultimate weight liftning shoes from Nike, featuring a flat sole with a slight height, ideal for lifting weights, and consider some training tools to help aid your progress. For this we turn our heads to a weight adjustable set that will make it easy for you to track progress and challenge yourself with new weights regularly.