What do you wear when you work out? The clothes that you wear to the gym could be more important than you think. Working out is all about making your body look good and keeping it healthy. Why not look good while you are at it?

Apparently someone else agrees with me. The Luxe Mix blogged about this very same thing. Fashionable Workout Clothes — Time to Throw out those Holey Sweats tells us why it is important to look hot while you are working out:

"Looking hot while working out is important. I know you’re thinking — Who the heck cares what I look like when I’m just going to drop into the gym? But… the truth is everyone is checking you out. Those muscle heads are looking for a date, those trainers are rating you on a scale of 1-10, and all those girls are measuring themselves up or over you."

In a way it is sad but true. Society never stops measuring you up even when you are just trying to get fit! The brand of fitness wear that The Luxe Mix recommends is Anatomie. I checked out their line of women’s active wear and I must agree that it is very fashionable. What I especially like about their clothing is the quality of the fabrics they use. The fabrics have UV protection and help to wick away moisture from your body while you are working up that sweat!

Anatomie is running an ongoing promotion right now too. You can sign up to win $250 worth of their clothing in a drawing that is held every month. I love freebies and appreciate a company that gives back.

Never heard of Anatomie? Here is the lowdown:

"ANATOMIE designer active wear for women, sportswear and fitness wear is led by designer Katalin Posztos. Her background as a fitness instructor in tropical resorts around the world and her aerobic championships have inspired her vision of today’s sportswear. She has worked with her team of international designers based in Miami, to bring you a unique collection of active wear for women, like women’s sportswear, versatile enough to be comfortable at the gym yet stylish enough to be worn everyday, much more than typical fitness wear.

The key is in the European craftsmanship and the premiere French and Italian fabrics. ANATOMIE uses high performance, ultra lightweight fabrics that will not shrink or fade - with the latest in UV protection and moisture wicking and anti bacterial technology. We use 4 way stretch wovens for extra comfort and versatility, for some of the most dynamic bottoms in the industry.

Whether for work-out or work day, ANATOMIE offers style and sophistication for today’s active trendsetter. Katalin Posztos and her team of international designers draw inspiration from the most highly regarded European fashion houses, to bring you an active lifestyle collection, designed to fit and flatter the female form."

Don’t just pump the iron, pump up the fashion in your workout! I know that I am inspired now to look a little nicer at the gym. I will miss my holey sweats a little bit.