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Fitness casual looks for summer Kaitlyn Bateh • Features Editor

With the summer season on the rise, you can dress comfortably while staying active. Having the right outfit to work out is a great motivator to getting exercise and staying healthy. Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is time to lock down on a fitter physique. Here are ideas to style yourself comfortably for the rare day out or find a look to rock on workout days.

High Waisted Leggings with a Cropped T-Shirt

On days when you are working with weights and it’s not too hot outside, leggings are a great option. Leggings provide support to your legs and buttocks as you lift and perform high intensity activities. There is a wide range of leggings according to brand and price. The graphic below provides insight on brand and price before investing in a new pair of leggings. When it comes to crop tops, you can always crop your own shirt or find cropped fitness tops at your local department or fitness stores. A cropped, breathable t-shirt can allow your body to cool, even with your legs covered.

Running Shorts with a Muscle Tank

With summer approaching, the Florida heat is making a return. Running shorts with a muscle tee provide style while allowing you to stay cool. On days in which you’re running outside or in the gym, these clothes can keep up with cardio and allow your skin to breathe. When it comes to the style of your muscle t-shirt, any style goes. There are options you can find in fitness sections at stores like Academy Sports and Outdoors and Dick’s Sporting Goods, or you can even make one of your own. You can always take a t-shirt and cut the sleeves and stretch the sides for your own style and preference. For running shorts, there are many brands capable of keeping up with your workout or maintaining a comfy, casual look during the day. Nike’s running shorts have always been a reliable, comfortable style that I can count on, but there are other options such as Adidas, Under Armor and BCG.