Best Places to Buy Cheap Workout Clothes Online 2022

In case you haven’t heard, tie-dye is back, and Old Navy is constantly coming out with new tie-dye activewear since these styles sell out so fast. The crewneck here is not only stylish but it also keeps you warm if you’re running around in cold weather. The brand also offers inexpensive sports bras with light, medium and high support — plus, matching leggings that go with them too.

A retail destination for intimates and swimwear, Aerie adds to the activewear trend with its Offline collection, a wide range of trendy biker shorts, matching sports bra sets and affordable leggings you could basically live in. It hits the mark of affordable activewear while delivering quality styles we found durable enough for workouts and comfortable enough to lounge in all day.

GH Senior Textiles Analyst Emma Seymour favors their signature crossover waistband for its flattering fit. “While they’re not suited for high impact or super sweaty workouts, I live in this set in the summer for yoga classes and long walks,” she says. The options are endless, as many styles come in a variety of colors, lengths and fabrics.

Build your fitness apparel inventory with the plethora of affordable activewear basics Amazon Essentials offers. From sculpting sports bras to cozy joggers, this brand makes it easy to mix-and-match styles, so you can get ready for the gym in a pinch. Expect to shell out an average of $20 per piece. Textiles expert Emma Seymour always stashes one of this brand’s tank tops in her gym bag. “They’re lightweight and loose for great coverage without feeling sweaty,” she says.

Along with selling workout clothes from popular brands like Nike and Adidas, ASOS has its own activewear line, and it’s relatively cheaper than its counterparts. This outdoor long sleeve shirt, for instance, is about half the price of competitor brands but is popular for its stylish jersey style and non-restricting, stretchy silhouette.

These popular bike shorts are loved by our GH staffers and tens of thousands of Amazon reviewers. They start at under $20, feature a tummy control top and two large phone pockets. The polyester-spandex fabric creates a form-fitting yet stretchy fit. Baleaf also makes inexpensive leggings that are just as popular and as smoothing.

Nearly 43,000 Amazon reviewers gave these leggings a perfect, five-star rating. The brand says they can be used for a variety of low-impact to high-impact workouts. Users say they’re soft, comfortable and squat proof (though they expected more tummy control).

Beyond its nice range of activewear for women, men and kids, Zappos carries a slew of name brands like Champion, Nike, Puma and more. Zappos always provides free standard shipping on all orders, no minimum required, which is probably what makes the site so successful. The retailer also offers excellent customer service and a generous, free one-year return policy if you aren’t satisfied with your purchase.

Many like that this Amazon-bestselling racerback bra is also built for large busts (sizing goes up to 3XL). The removable padding offers extra support, but note that some reviewers caution it’s not great for high-impact workouts. The bras come solo or in a set of three or four.

It may look like an ordinary T-shirt, but this athletic Opna shirt has a cult following online. According to the brand, the shirt is lightweight and sweat-wicking. You can buy the popular V-neck in XS-4X, and it comes in 15 different colors, so feel free to grab a bunch.

If the temperature drops and you still want to exercise outdoors, layer up with the Wanayou compression dry-fit long sleeve shirt. With a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, this will keep you comfortable while nailing almost any workout. Plus, check out the brand’s slew of quick-drying sports bras and yoga shorts for a breezy workout.

The sister brand to Hanes, Just My Size is dedicated to providing plus-size women with the best-fitted clothing. You can easily find their pieces on Amazon, and most of them are under $25 apiece. These capris run up to 5X and come with an adjustable drawcord plus spacious side pockets for storage.

Incorporate some freedom into your movements with these super-breathable knit sneakers, a winner in our walking tests. Our testers and podiatrists found it worked well in all types of workouts. New Balance offers even more reliable designs, including smoothing spandex bike shorts and flexible hoodies.

A fave on TikTok, this Amazon fitness brand has a lot to offer, including flattering cuts that rival those of high-end brands. In fact, Amazon reviewers compared this cropped top to the popular Lululemon Align Tank Top. Peruse Lemedy’s selection of padded sports bras and trending tops — our Textiles analyst loves how supportive this top is but also how cute it looks post-workout class! The minimal back coverage is the only caveat as can cause bulging.

The urge to splurge at Target just intensified. As part of its All in Motion collection, this mega-retailer continues to roll out fashionable fitness finds, spanning moisture-wicking tops, cute matching sets and breathable running jackets, as seen here. Even better, each piece looks expensive — sans the major price tag.

If cushion tech and lightweight feel are high on your sneaker checklist, Tiosebon’s offerings are your match made in heaven. We tested this exact pair, and our testers loved that you get the memory foam footbed without the clunky look. At less than $40, they’re among of the most affordable quality footwear you’ll find.

A classic among household name brands, Under Armour offers quality styles that’ll make your fellow gym-goers think you spent top dollar. Sure to impress, its lightweight, sweat-wicking offerings are perfect to put to the test on your next run. One Amazon reviewer raved about the discreet pockets and stay-put waistband of these shorts.