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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Exercise capsule https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 06:57:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php LaPed on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893531 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:24:43 +0000 LaPed 1893531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For odor removal, I like to do a long soak (several hours) in warm water with a scoop or two of oxyclean. Good for a lot of stains too.  karen13 on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893524 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:11:06 +0000 karen13 1893524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your ruminations. I still wear some 15 year old compression shorts that fit me 20 lbs heavier than now. I really need to upgrade, but my indoor exercise is a 32 year old stair stepper in the guest room. You are in a virtuous circle, where you are getting positive reinforcement from your body for all you past hard work. Very inspirational. I love Athleta because they offer quality gear across a range of sizes plus and petite!). I’ve recently been gearing up my DD, and have tossed a few items in to her orders. I’m probably lucky they don’t have a B&M store near me. And we finally got some snow so I got to wear my fab Evel Knievel XC ski pants yesterday. I haven’t Nordic skied in weeks, and boy did it help my psyche. Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893516 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:31:42 +0000 Toban 1893516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Staysfit. I agree with bright colors on the road. It’s a very important safety tip. My cycling gear includes many bright tops and jackets and reflective pieces. This capsule is for gym and trail running. I have fantastic access to a park trail system a 2min drive from home (I am so very lucky!) and rarely road run. When I do, I have a safety vest I use. Better safe than sorry. I always cold water wash and hang dry my gear and get 10+ years out of most pieces. adding vinegar is a fantastic tip. Staysfit on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893511 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:21:16 +0000 Staysfit 1893511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Athletic gear lasts a long long time when it is properly cared for. Now that you have invested in these beautiful items, I suggest washing in cold water, and hanging them dry. To help with odor, add vinegar to the wash cycle. Like Runcarla says, a single pair of gear pants will last for 250+ wears. My personal preference in athletic apparel is to purchase neon colors that I might not otherwise purchase in my typical wardrobe. I run on local roads, and have a road bike. I want to be visible. Very visible. I don’t want to blend in when I exercise. It isn’t the time for fashion, it’s the time for safety and practicality. A neon shirt could save my life. Too many people I know have been hit by cars. Brooklyn on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893499 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:51:20 +0000 Brooklyn 1893499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow. Good for you. I need to give this higher priority myself. You have inspired me. Style Fan on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893316 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:28:08 +0000 Style Fan 1893316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great capsule.  Love the forest green colour.  Helena on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893265 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:54:27 +0000 Helena 1893265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice capsule - the muted palette looks so fresh, when gear is usually black or bright colors. Very nice! Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893256 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:38:24 +0000 Toban 1893256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sterling, that makes sense. One still needs those fitness jackets, though, just fewer of them.  Sara L, whatever we do that helps us be motivated to move our bodies is helpful! I'm enjoying how I feel in my new capsule, too. Suz, you are right on. I haven't seen it addressed well anywhere and it can be a big limiter in sport and other aspects of our lives. The biggest challenge that I've had isn't the exercise or the weight loss, but dealing with the inner demons of identity. I didn't 'notice' those demon voices last year because they have always been my constant companion. This year I've started to see a disconnect between my mind set and my abilities, and how others including my husband saw me. I just never believed him or others. Recently, I have had several people that I've gotten to know in the gym come up to me and say lovely things like "you inspire me" or "you're badass" (after seeing me complete a pull up). Working on these identity issues has helped me ask others, such as to spot me on my bench press, or to ask questions of someone who regularly completes half ironman triathlons. It's a work in progress. I have also always done my exercise alone, with my husband, or one close friend and avoided group exercise like the plague. But after attending some group classes in the past two months and being a guest on a friend's walking clinic, I am increasingly seeing the value in exercising with others. I also see the value in declaring one's goals to a wide audience. [Ok, really veered off the style aspects of this capsule. Sorry about that. But perhaps these ruminations might help even just one person.]  Suz on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893252 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:12:18 +0000 Suz 1893252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic.  Identity is key to maintenance.  If we say, "I am an active person," or "I am an athlete," we're more likely to continue with the habits that have contributed to weight loss.  It's not foolproof but it is a piece that I think is missing from some weight loss programs/ regimes  Sara L. on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893236 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:48:02 +0000 Sara L. 1893236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good job!  I put together an exercise capsule last year (I had clothes before but they weren't particularly coordinated) and it really helps me get motivated.  It's small but most everything goes with everything and I really enjoy how wearing those pieces makes me feel. Anonymous on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893234 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:37:31 +0000 Anonymous 1893234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agree with Runcarla.  The cost per wear of my exercise capsule is literally in the pennies (across tops and bottoms).  Not so much for fitness jackets ... but I live south of you and don't wear jackets all that often.   Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893233 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:36:54 +0000 Toban 1893233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Runcarla! Glad to have you chime in on both cost per wear and mind set. Carla on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893229 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:19:11 +0000 Carla 1893229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you wear the same black Lycra bottoms once per week for 5 years that would be 250 wears! I don't think that is uncommon for folks who exercise. Other than a favourite pair of jeans, I don't know of any garment that has the potential to be worn as much. Good for you! Your attitude is dead right! Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893200 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:22:09 +0000 Toban 1893200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Robin F, Thistle, thank you. I struggled with spending money on those items, too. But I recently realized that I wore them SO frequently, my cost per wear was substantially less than any of my work wear clothes!  And they are such a confidence booster and I feel more like an athlete in them! I had realized that good fitting clothes was helpful mentally for work, but I hadn't appreciated the same thing for exercise. That said, it's still a small set of clothes and thus requires washing twice a week. Thistle on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893196 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:12:00 +0000 Thistle 1893196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome! I give you so many kudos. You are an athlete and deserve high quality gear! I am still in the yoga pants and tee shirt hiding out in the basement on my elliptical :)  RobinF on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893179 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:12:55 +0000 RobinF 1893179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, good for you! I hate to spend money on workout clothes but know I really should. It's a great way to take pride in your accomplishment and your new body. Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893176 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:08:54 +0000 Toban 1893176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ La Pedestrienne, I can appreciate that! I'm finding the new clothing and watch very motivating. Windchime, thanks! I have been weight focused for 11 months and it's nice to turn my focus towards what I can accomplish with my lighter body. Jessikams, thanks for sharing! What a great idea to have a focused palette for an exercise capsule. Right now, I'm varying the bottoms in dark but colorful warm tones and am keeping the tops black. Good point that having great exercise clothing is motivating to exercise. Sterling, thanks for your support! It is unlikely that your exercise clothes were too tight. The stretch in these materials make them robust across a wide weight range. My exercise clothes have fit over a wide range of weights, which is why I ignored them until now. I can still wear the top that I started to exercise in, 60+ lbs ago (I don't, though, except for updating my progress pictures).  Thanks, Kathie!. Acknowledging that I am an athlete has been a very big step for me this year. I am generally disparaging of my sports ability and usually feel incompetent and uncoordinated. One of my 2018 resolutions is to redefine what 'athlete' is in my head. I workout 6 days a week, often 2 sessions a day. I may not be winning anything, but I am definitely living an athletic lifestyle. Surprisingly, this has taken me a very LONG time to appreciate. In my head I am still 60+ heavier.  <div> </div> Kathie on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893152 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:18:18 +0000 Kathie 1893152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your attitude to focus on your athletic goals. Great capsule! Anonymous on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893135 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:31:25 +0000 Anonymous 1893135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As always, this post is so inspirational to me.   Three statements stand out:   (1)  This refresh is your reward for 11 months of consistent exercise and training.  YAY you.  (2)  Your acknowledgment you are an athlete that deserves high quality gear.  I bow to you. (3)  Your goal to focus on your athletic accomplishments, rather than weight.  I'm coming along for the journey.   Right now, my athletic capsule mostly fits me.  I think that means it was probably a little bit too tight to start with.  Something I don't allow myself to think about.  Jessikams on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893117 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 07:10:31 +0000 Jessikams 1893117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bravo! I always had such hatred for Gym class in school, and I think part of it stemmed from embarrassment over my my weird-looking hand-me-down gear (my family couldn’t afford sneakers etc). So part of helping myself to love exercise as an adult has been buying a coordinated set of gear. I stick to a palette so old stuff can get thrown out and new stuff can cycle in as needed. Windchime on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893102 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:01:25 +0000 Windchime 1893102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wonderful capsule! I applaud your commitment to focus on your athletic accomplishments rather than your weight. That's a very balanced and healthy approach, and your new items are a significant step in that direction. LaPed on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893091 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:53:35 +0000 LaPed 1893091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These all look like great choices! I love the refined colours. So far, I've put more energy and budget into gear upgrades/replacements than fashion shopping this year. I agree that new gear is a good motivator. Toban on "Exercise capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/exercise-capsule#post-1893086 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:35:29 +0000 Toban 1893086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Exercise is a large part of my life and I have an extensive cycling wardrobe that I've built up over 20+ years. Because these items are expensive, I had (very fortunately) stored my too tight cycling clothes and I've brought them out of storage when I lost weight. So I've not updated this section yet, though I have discarded too big pieces that were worn out.  In contrast, my gym wardrobe was limited and subpar. I had been strength training three days a week and I've been making do with target tights and a tee-shirt that I just washed over and over again. However, In January I added running to my activity list. In the past 6 weeks, I have completely refreshed (is that the word when you really had nothing much to start with?) my gym and run capsule with some fun purchases from Lululemon, Athleta and Arc'teryx. Due to stretch, these pieces will still fit me with additional weight loss. I consider this my reward for 11 months of consistent exercise and training. More than that, building this capsule was my acknowledgment to myself that I was an athlete that deserved high quality gear. I also bought a really cool multi-sport watch and HR monitor. My aim for the rest of 2018 is to focus on my athletic accomplishments, rather than my weight. I am psyching myself up to register for a variety of events, including 5k, 10k, and a sprint triathlon. I added two capris, one tank, one short-sleeve, one long-sleeve, and a Lululemon jacket. For apres-exercise, I also got a long-sleeve shirt from Lululemon in forest green (it's super soft!). The long-sleeve Arc'teryx top will also work in my cycling capsule.