Best workout clothing and equipment: 23 celeb-loved fitness finds
Not sure where to start your fitness shopping? Don’t sweat it.
While many stars have personal trainers on their payroll — and private gyms in their sprawling homes — not all of their fitness favorites will cost you millions.
Whether they’re stepping out in colorful sports bras or toting trendy water bottles, celebrities bring us plenty of style inspiration even while working out.
After all, in addition to making leggings part of their everyday uniforms like the rest of us, famous folks also have their fair share of footwear and workout gadget go-tos that just might make your wellness routine more fun (and fashionable).
Below, discover some of the best fitness finds to add to your cart this year, according to stars like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber.
Best workout leggings
lululemon Align High-Rise Pant
Celebrities’ pant preferences align when it comes to lululemon’s Align leggings. Meghan Markle sported the style while flying home from her 2019 baby shower, while Olivia Wilde wore hers on repeat in 2022. The workout-ready look also comes in a cropped version, which Chrissy Teigen favors.
Alo Yoga High-Waist Airbrush Legging
Whether you’re racking up reps or brushing up on yoga poses, you’ll look good in this sleek style, which occupied one of the top spots on our roundup of celeb-loved leggings. Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber — to name just a few — all adore Alo’s Airbrush styles.
If bike shorts are more your speed, Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Hilary Duff have been spotted in the brand’s high-waisted version.
Spanx Booty Boost Active Leggings
Featuring a contoured waistband for, well, a boosted booty, this sweat-wicking style is one of Spanx’s many Hollywood hits. Kourtney Kardashian “raves” over the design, according to a Poosh article, while Gwyneth Paltrow paired hers with a matching AirEssentials Pullover in an outfit roundup in 2023.
Beyond Yoga Caught in the Midi Legging
Beyond Yoga’s high-waisted leggings are high on celebrities’ lists. Jennifer Lopez owns countless variations of the style, including sparkly and ombré options.
Year of Ours Ribbed Football Legging
Tackle New Year’s resolutions in Year of Ours’ ribbed leggings, a favorite of models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. Page Six Style also tried and loved the football pant-inspired style.
Gymshark Vital Legging
Stars like Sofia Richie and Lori Harvey rock Gymshark’s colorful conditioning leggings both in and out of the gym.
Best workout accessories
B Yoga Workout Mat
Looking to go with the (yoga) flow this year? Meghan Markle was spotted toting her B Yoga mat in Toronto in 2016, while Cher once told Vogue she outfitted her fitness room with Alo Yoga’s Warrior Mat.
Theragun Mini 2.0
When it comes to unwinding post-workout, stars like Kylie Jenner and Oprah swear by Therabody’s massage guns. The latter media mogul praised this mini version on her 2022 “Favorite Things” list, writing that it’s “even more compact and lighter than the original mini — and just look at the desert rose hue.”
Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler
While Hydro Flask’s got celebrity devotees ranging from Jonah Hill to Julianne Hough, Olivia Wilde might be the brand’s biggest famous fan. She’s often seen toting its bottles, including both this chic travel tumbler and classic capped versions.
Bala Bangles
Pilates regular Hailey Bieber added some resistance to her workout with these weighted bangles, which featured in a mid-sweat session snap shared by trainer Liana Levi in 2022.
Fidus Large 1 Gallon Motivational Water Bottle
Even Kardashians love an Amazon find. Khloé showed off her gallon-sized bottle on her Instagram Stories in 2021. When followers asked where it was from, she replied that “of course it was on Amazon.”
Best workout machines
Original Peloton Bike
A slew of stars have taken Peloton’s at-home bikes for a spin, including Kate Hudson, who once told Us Weekly that the popular workout is “literally [her] favorite thing.”
Alicia Keys also tried the bike while belting out a song, inspired by Miley Cyrus’ and Lizzo’s singing treadmill workouts.
Pvolve Signature Bundle
Want the secrets behind Jennifer Aniston’s workout routine? The “Friends” star is a longtime fan of Pvolve, an at-home workout program she even partnered with in 2023.
“Doing your own workout by yourself, meh,” Aniston told InStyle. “If you get some good music going you can have fun, but I like to be guided. It’s too easy for me to do things less correctly than I should.”
Hydrow Wave Rowing Machine
Oprah called a version of Hydrow’s rowing machine a “great, low-impact way to sweat” on her 2021 “Favorite Things” list, while Khloé Kardashian has partnered with the brand.
The Ness Starter Sweat Bundle
Famous folks like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kelly Ripa jump at the chance to take The Ness’ trampoline workout classes.
Eva Longoria uses the brand’s trampoline at home, having posted an Instagram video of herself hopping on one while wearing Bala Bangles for added resistance.
Best sneakers
Adidas Ultraboost Running Shoe
Looking to boost your sneaker collection? Olivia Wilde and Meghan Markle both own Adidas Ultraboosts, with the Duchess of Sussex sporting hers in 2019.
Her love for Adidas hasn’t faded over the years; in her buzzy “Harry & Meghan” docuseries, Markle can be spotted in a pair of Ultraboosts from the brand’s collaboration with Stella McCartney.
Nike Free Metcon 5 Training Shoes
Kaia Gerber and Kendall Jenner both kicked off 2023 in the previous iteration of these Nike kicks, which they each styled with legging and white calf socks.
Hoka Women’s Bondi 8 Sneaker
When it comes to running shoes, Hoka has long been one of stars’ top picks. Kristen Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie and Kris Jenner all own versions of the Bondi, while Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz and Julianne Hough instead opt for the brand’s colorful Clifton style.
Asics Gel Kayano 28 Running Shoe
Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Garner both stepped out in these breathable mesh Asics kicks in 2023.
Best sports bras
Alo Yoga Splendor Bra
Looking for a sporty style that just might be too cute to keep covered? Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Addison Rae have all let their Splendor Bras do double duty as shirts.
Girlfriend Collective Paloma Bra
Girlfriend Collective doesn’t just make some of Oprah’s “favorite” leggings; it’s also the brand behind the racerback sports bras stars like Kerry Washington, Lucy Hale, Sophie Turner and Dakota Fanning all own.
Forme Power Bra
If better posture is among your New Year’s resolutions, consider this supportive sports bra designed to “improve your upper body alignment.” Taylor Swift sported the style in a Time magazine photo of her Eras Tour prep.
Alo Yoga Airlift Intrigue Bra
Alo also offers this high-compression sports bra, which Kendall Jenner and Olivia Wilde both own in multiple colors.
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