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"New fitness gear won&amp;#039;t make you run faster or crunch harder, but the right outfit can be a great motivator when all you really want to do is curl up on the couch and veg out. It&amp;#039;s all about getting in the zone before you even leave the house and setting the tone for the task ahead. Mix up your workout routine (CrossFit one day, running the next, then yoga or barre class) and create completely different outfits for each activity to keep yourself from getting bored. And don&amp;#039;t be afraid to spend a little money on your gear. Money is just as powerful a motivator as looking good, so when you drop cash on something workout-specific like a pair of leggings or a sports bra, you&amp;#039;re more likely to force yourself to use them in order to justify the expense. 1. Yoga \u2014 Loose layers in cool colors and soft textures. Don&amp;#039;t let all the &amp;quot;ohms&amp;quot; and deep breathing fool you. Yoga is a serious workout and if you do it right you&amp;#039;ll be dripping with sweat long before class is over. Make sure your clothes are loose and comfortable to allow for maximum range of motion. Stick to a cool, relaxing color pallet of pale blues, sea foam greens, white, and grey to help you get in that meditative state of mind. Don&amp;#039;t underestimate the value of a good pair of studio shoes to help you grip the floor in more challenging poses.   White Tank, AERIE, $18; Gray Tank, AERIE, $18; Turquoise Tank, AERIE, $18; Gray Ballerina Shoes, ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, $50; Blue Striped Tank, FOREVER 21, $11; Mint Sports Bra, GAP, $26; Blue Yoga Bag, PRANA, $40; Blue Short Sleeve Top, ALTERNATIVE, $42; Gray Sweatpants, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $30; Mint Bucket Sling Bag, NIKE, $70; Blue Wrap Shoes, NIKE, $125; Gray and White Striped Water Bottle, VICTORIA&amp;#039;S SECRET, $20 2. Outdoor Running \u2014 Graphic black and white with pops of bright neon pink and yellow. Running is hands down the best free way to burn calories. Choose an outfit that makes you feel fast. Picture yourself in graphic black and white, sleek and stealthy, just a flash of neon as you blaze past the people in your path. Just make sure you change your sneakers every few months when they wear out. Proper support is essential if you want to avoid injury and trust me, shin splints are not worth the money you saved by not buying that extra pair of sneakers.  From left to right: Neon Protector Running Jacket, SWEATY BETTY, $125; White Running Shoes, NIKE, $110; Black Sports Tights, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $35; Pink Athletic Capris, VICTORIA&amp;#039;S SECRET, $63; Neon and Black Workout Tracker, NIKE + FUELBAND SE, $149; Neon Compression Tights, NIKE, $45; Metallic Running Vest, NIKE, $240; Pink Running Shoes, PUMA, $54; Black and White Striped Racerback Sports Bra, VICTORIA&amp;#039;S SECRET, $30; Neon Running Backpack, NIKE, $125 3. Barre Class \u2014 ballet pinks mixed with greys, nudes, and oranges in body-hugging silhouettes with loose layers on top. Ballet dancers are some of the fittest people on earth, so it&amp;#039;s not surprising that ballet-inspired barre classes are so hot right now. Even if you&amp;#039;ve never taken a dance class in your life you can still feel the burn the way the pros do and do some intense conditioning and core work in the process. Get yourself in that ballet state of mind with a soft pinky color pallet that includes oranges, nudes, and greys and add something pretty and loose on top for warm up and cool down, just like the real dancers do.  Orange Pullover, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $15; Gray Sports Tights, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $25; White Racerback Sports Bra, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $15; Pink Wrap Shoes, NIKE, $50; Coral Workout Tee, FOREVER 21, $10; Coral Sports Bra, VICTORIA&amp;#039;S SECRET, $50; Pink Canvas Tote, AMERICAN APPAREL, $21; Light Pink Long Sleeve Yoga Tee, SWEATY BETTY, $85; Blue and Orange Color Block Half Zip, GAP, $55; Orange Ballerina Shoes, ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, $60; Pink Headband, SWEATY BETTY, $12 4. Snowboarding \u2014 Color on color on color. The bolder and more graphic the better. You don&amp;#039;t have to go to the gym to get a great workout. Enjoy the winter weather while you can and hit the slopes in the boldest, most colorful snow gear you can find. You&amp;#039;ll really pop against all that white snow and you&amp;#039;ll be a lot easier to find in the event of a freak blizzard or avalanche.  Purple Snowboard Boot, THIRTYTWO LASHED, $200; Green and Teal Coat, THE NORTH FACE, $290; Lime Green Pants, THE NORTH FACE, $160; Black and White Heart Beanie, NEFF, $28; Green Long Sleeve Shirt, GAP, $34; Pink and Orange Coat, ROXY, $220; Orange Pants, ROXY, $160; Purple Goggles, EG2, $100; Yellow Long Sleeve Shirt, FOREVER 21, $13; Blue Coat, SWEATY BETTY, $525; Turquoise Gloves, BURTON, $65; Red Boot, ROME SMITH, $160; Blue Ski Overalls, SWEATY BETTY, $400; Hot Pink Beanie, NEFF, $16; Black and White Zig Zag Socks, NEFF, $14 5. CrossFit \u2014 An anything-goes print, color, and texture mash-up. CrossFit mixes aerobics, gymnastics, and Olympic weight lifting in a constantly-changing, never-the-same-exercise-twice routine to create seriously muscular and toned bodies. CrossFit isn&amp;#039;t about a certain look or a certain style; it&amp;#039;s about using anything and everything at your disposal to get fit and stay motivated. Give into the madness. Mix colors, prints and styles with reckless abandon and get ready for one of the most intense and rewarding workouts of your life.  Multicolored Running Shoes, ASICS, $120; Coral Short Sleeve Top, REEBOK, $35; Purple Fleece Crop Pant, UNDER ARMOUR, $50; Neon Sports Bra, REEBOK, $52; Red and Black Tights, ATHLETA, $69; Blue Sports Bra, ATHLETA, $48; Teal and Green Running Shoes, REEBOK, $110; Blue and Green Print Shorts, REEBOK, $32; Black, Red, and Yellow Jelly Headbands, UNDER ARMOUR, $12; Multicolored Knee-High Socks, VICTORIA&amp;#039;S SECRET, $17; Black Running Tights, H&amp;amp;amp;M, $40 6. Spinning \u2014 Dark colors in sleek silhouettes and futuristic prints. When the lights go down and the music starts pumping you might start to feel like you&amp;#039;ve just been transported to a nightclub, and that&amp;#039;s not a bad thing. Lean into that feeling with fashion-forward prints, body-hugging silhouettes, sexy mesh cut-outs, and a night-time color pallet of blacks, blues and purples. And don&amp;#039;t be afraid to sing along if the mood strikes you. That Katy Perry song is damn good and you&amp;#039;re authorized to do whatever you need to to get over that next hill.    Multicolored Front Zip Bra, BEBE, $39; Blue Sports Bra, OLD NAVY, $10; Purple Printed Shorts, AEROPOSTALE, $15; Black Running Shoes, ADIDAS, $85; Blue Graphic Leggings, SWEATY BETTY, $90; Black Tank, MICHI, $89; Black Leggings, MICHI, $195; Purple Ombre Tank, LORNA LANE, $65; Blue Print Sports Bra, TRYST, $48; Black Shatter Print Crop Pants, JOCKEY, $16; White and Gray Sneakers, FOREVER 21, $30; Cobalt Blue Running Shorts, LORNA JANE, $63 7. Weight Lifting \u2014 Pops of bold color, mixed with basic black. Lifting weights can actually be a great form of cardio and can help you sculpt and tone your muscles in a way that hitting the elliptical alone never will. Keep the silhouette of your lifting clothes tight, since loose layers can get in the way and be a danger when you are working on machines, and add some bright pops of color to help you find yourself in the mirror. Narcissistic as it may sound, watching yourself in the mirror helps you visualize your goals and seeing yourself sweat and your muscles strain is actually a great motivator.  Yellow Mesh Sports Bra, BEBE, $29; Orange Sneakers, PUMA, $42; Seafoam Green Pants, GAP, $45; Purple Bra, GAP, $36; Multicolored Sneakers, NEW BALANCE, $90; Blue Long Sleeve Shirt, GAP, $45; Hot Pink Shorts, LORNA JANE, $66; Long Sleeve Black Top, MICHI, $195; Purple Crop Pants, MICHI, $129; Pink Headband, MPG, $9; Red Expanding Tote Bag, MPG, $44; Multicolored Ski Leggings, SWEATY BETTY, $140 Do you have fashion or style questions? 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