What are the hottest sportswear looks of the season?

Autumn is a new year of sorts. Summer is over, the kids are back at school and the normal routine is resumed. If you’ve eased up on exercise throughout the warmer months and need some gym kit to kickstart your fitness routine, now’s the right time to stock up.

The autumn/winter collections are landing in-store and online, and there’s everything you need to update your workout wardrobe – from high-tech, long-lasting essentials to affordable basics.

Here are five activewear trends to help you get in gear for autumn…

Two-tone tops

Busy prints take a backseat this season, as colour blocking comes to the fore with two-tone sports bras.

From neutrals to bright colours, these crop tops are supportive and stylish.

1 Under Armour Women's Infinity Mid Blocked Sports Bra €36

2 Le Ore Corso Crossover Two-tone Stretch Sports Bra in Emerald €45

Neon trainers

Throwing it back to the '80s, autumn’s coolest kicks are black with fluoro flashes.From hot pink to highlighter yellow, these retro-inspired trainers increase your visibility – and your style credentials.

3 New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel V5 in Magnet with Cyber Jade and Electric Purple €100

4 Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Women’s €129.99

Flared Fits

The same way baggy and bootcut jeans have taken over from skinnies, flared leggings and trousers are now the coolest cut on the sportswear scene.

Perfect for yoga or dance classes, they also double up as loungewear and look great with chunky trainers.

5 PE Nation Full Force Leggings in Cherry Tomato €141

6 Gilly Hicks Go Recharge Flare Pants in Green €49

Back to black

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor for shoppers, we’re seeing a return to classic black gym kits that won’t fall out of fashion by next season.

All-black outfits always look cool, or you can easily mix and match separates with bright trainers for a splash of colour.

7 Adidas HIIT 45 Seconds Crop Tank Top Black/Carbon €49; Tailored HIIT Luxe 45 Seconds Training 7/8 Tights €96

8 Tu at Sainsbury’s Active Black Leopard Coord Half Zip Top €12

9 Under Armour Women’s UA HOVR Infinite 4 Running Shoes €130

Barbiecore pink

Ever since Margot Robbie was spotted shooting the upcoming Barbie movie, pink has become the hottest colour in the fashion world.

But you don’t have to don cycling shorts and leg warmers to get the Barbiecore workout look – instead, take your pick of pinks, from pastel to fuchsia.

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