For fitness enthusiasts, finding winter workout wear that keeps them warm in cold climates is often a priority. Trend Hunter's Meghan Young counts down her top picks for warm and stylish active wear, from crisp athletic lookbooks to cold weather workout gear and insulated workout collections.
To stay warm while active in the winter season, Lululemon produced flexible and versatile winter workout gear that is so stylish, it translates from the gym to outdoors and even work (if it's a very casual office). Nike's cold weather workout gear also emphasizes flexibility and style as well as breathability in its fabrics. Adidas appeals to sports enthusiasts and athletes with its patented insulation system. Meghan prefers the Nike Pro Hyperwarm Collection for its sweat-absorbing dry-fit fibers, comfortable warmth-providing brushed interior and performance-optimizing fit.
Winter Workout Gear
Editor Meghan Young Shares Her Favorite Examples of Warm Winter Workout Gear
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Winter Workout Gear - Winter workout gear that can go from the gym to outdoors to the office presents an opportunity for brands to innovate and create multi-purpose activewear.
2. Breathable and Flexible Cold Weather Workout Gear - Cold weather workout gear that is both breathable and flexible allows for better performance and comfort during winter workouts, offering opportunities for material innovation in the industry.
3. Insulated and Performance-optimizing Workout Collections - Brands that prioritize insulation and performance-optimizing features in their workout collections, like Nike Pro Hyperwarm, can tap into the demand for winter workout gear that effectively combines function and style.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Apparel Industry - The athletic apparel industry has an opportunity to innovate by producing winter workout gear that simultaneously provides warmth, flexibility, breathability, and style.
2. Sporting Goods Industry - The sporting goods industry can focus on developing materials that optimize performance and provide insulation in their products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts in cold climates.
3. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate versatile winter workout wear into their collections, providing consumers with stylish activewear that can transition seamlessly from gym to streetwear.