10 Workouts + What To Wear To Do Them

While movement keeps us feeling our best, why not look our best, too? As the end of summer invites a new season of exercise, these pieces are keeping us active and well-dressed between low and high-impact workouts. —Julia Dumbrell

Mountain Missions: Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket

For FW25, Arc’teryx is introducing a major evolution of their highly-acclaimed Beta AR Jacket, one of the most iconic pieces from the brand ($800). The updated Beta AR is the brand’s to be reimagined with Arc’teryx’s newly developed GORE-TEX PRO ePE: a new and more sustainable evolution of the brand’s highest-performing shell fabric.

Bouldering: Black Diamond Mojo Chalk Bag

Blending movement with problem-solving, all bouldering fanatics know the Black Diamond Mojo Chalk Bag is paramount ($23). Bring the bag to Progression, Vancouver’s newest climbing gym, which leads the charge with 16-foot bouldering walls, dedicated training and recovery zones, wellness clinics and more.

Camping: The North Face Red Box Collection

Launched just weeks ago, The North Face Red Box collection is set to become a must-have for hikers. Innovating for the late summer and fall season, we’ll be living in staples like the Women’s The North Face Red Box Crew ($120).

Running: Lululemon Pace Rival High-Rise Short

The Pace Rival High-Rise Short are designed by Lululemon for its wearers to give it their all, with hems that give space for dynamic movement and a breathable brief liner ($68). Rock these shorts in Orangetheory Fitness Canada’s Marathon Month: from August 1-31st, members have set out to complete a half, full, or ultra marathon over the course of 31 days. The distance is tracked through the Orangetheory app with select class types, offering an accessible approach to marathon training.

Cycling: Artizia BUTTER Cheeky Hi-Rise Short

The Artizia high-rise bike shorts are specially designed to cheekily emphasize those spin class glutes ($58). They’re made with the brand’s barely-there and softly sweat-wicking BUTTER, which shapes to the body in and outside of the cycling studio.

Dance: Halara Barre Ballet Dance Top

With a flattering cut out tie back, long sleeves and a cropped midriff, the cropped Halara Barre Ballet Dance sports top flatters ($72). Dancers feel like they’re floating on air, with super-soft fabric that’s cool to the touch.

Strolling: Smartwool Second Cut Collection

Made from 79% upcycled content and 21% ZQ Merino wool, Smartwool’s Second Cut Collection is a warm, soft, and sustainable staple. In deep navy, the Women’s Second Cut Fleece Vest is particularly ideal for fall strolls.

Yoga: Alo High-Waist Airlift Legging

The Alo High-Waist Airlift Legging’s sculpting, subtly sheeny and high-compression Airlift fabric makes them fit like a glove ($168). Pick a favourite color and get ready to wear it for every yoga class of a class-pack.

Pilates: Decathlon Yoga Non-Slip Towel

Use the non-slip Decathlon towel over a mat during the next hot pilates class to absorb perspiration, keep things clean, and maintain grip ($25). The towel is designed for extra hygiene and grip on yoga studio mats, absorbing perspiration when things get sweaty.

Hitting the Gym: On Endurance Bra

With encapsulated cups, fiddle-free straps and bonded fittings that eliminate distraction, the On Endurance Bra is the ultimate for 100% focus in the gym ($110). For those looking to get in shape in Burbanby, show off this sports bra at the Signature Fitness World in the Brentwood area’s new Gilmore Place, which is set to open in 2026.