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Sweat In Style: 15 LA Stores for Activewear and Workout Gear

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On top of committing to crunching serious calories, upgrading your workout wardrobe is just as key when it comes to major sweat motivation. (Right?) Whether your activity of choice involves ommming, pedaling, flying, racing, climbing, or otherwise, we've rounded LA's best shops for scoring fashionable fitness gear.

From budget-friendly outfits under $80 at Fabletics (pictured) to LA-made yoga essentials at Maitri Yoga to luxe athleisure at Sweat NSK, see the full roundup in A to Z order below.

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Athleta

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In addition to stocking cute workout basics for yoga, the Gap-owned fitness brand also carries stylish threads for a variety of activities including running, swimming, and hiking. Plus, the store also hosts free group classes on weekends. [Photo]

Lorna Jane: Beverly Center

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This fast-expanding Aussie brand stocks fashionable options for yoga, dance, indoor cycling, running and just plain lounging around. Motivational sayings (like “never give up”) cover everything from water bottles to T-shirts. [Photo]

Lucy Activewear

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Polished yoga and gym clothes are what Lucy’s is all about, with modest cuts and colorful colors throughout. Also stocked is a line of casualwear perfect for hiking or speed walking at the beach. [Photo]

NikeTown

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Nike is definitely a go-to for fitness apparel. This spot isn't just for runners on the hunt for a new pair of kicks. From tank tops to leggings, there's lots for yogis to choose from. [Photo]

Reebok Fithub

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You'd be hard-pressed to find a fitness fiend who won't love Reebok FitHub. The fitness brand's Studio City concept store not only carries all the necessary gear for every type of workout, you can also get your sweat on there too.

Shore Fit

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A go-to for stylish South Bay yoga buffs, this insider fave carries fashionable and functional apparel and accessories (including merch from LA-based brands like 15Love, Alternative, 291 Venice and more) fit for the active coastal lifestyle. [Photo ]
This new women's activewear retailer makes shopping for a fashionable workout wardrobe easy. Find gear that's cool enough to motivate you to get your namaste on more often. [Photo]

Yoga House

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Located in a '20s-built brick building, Yoga House's boutique offers everything from eco-conscious fitness apparel, books and DVDs, accessories and more healthy living wares. [Photo]

Fabletics: The Village at Westfield Topanga

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Shop the Kate Hudson-helmed brand's previously online-only workout apparel and accessories at its first West Coast brick-and-mortar store. Here, find affordable women's and men's merch, much of which will cost $80 or less for an entire outfit.

Prana: The Point

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Guilt-free gear is the name of the game at Prana's first LA shop in El Segundo's The Point, where you'll find the eco-friendly brand's sustainable, adventure-ready apparel for yoga, hiking, rock climbing, traveling, and more globetrotter-minded activities. [Photo]

Sweat NSK

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Get fitted at at the leggings bar or pick up loungewear by LA labels at this luxury activewear shop in Brentwood. Find everything from athleisure staples by Garbe Luxe to yoga essentials by Beyond Yoga and Chill by Will to fashionable-meets-functional apparel by Lanston Sport and Alala. [Photo]

Yogasmoga

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Those looking for a Lulu alternative will find stylish options at Yogasmoga, which offers the NYC-based activewear label's eco-friendly (and reasonably-priced) workout gear. [Photo]

Lululemon Athletica

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Sheer butts-gate aside, this stylish workout stalwart's relocated LA flagship is essential to any fitness gear shopping list. For duds that go from errands to lunch to a yoga class, this is the place; plus, the shop stocks men's merch, too. [John Watkins/Lululemon]

Maitri Yoga Store

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Earth-minded yogis can stock up on local labels at this flow-promoting Culver City boutique, which offers brands like LA's Beyond Yoga, LVR, Onzie, and Alo Yoga. The shop also hosts an array of ommm-inspiring events, like energy healing sessions, workshops, and more. [Photo]

Sweaty Betty

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Euro-cool activewear is what you'll find at London-bred brand Sweaty Betty's first West Coast boutique, which stocks colorful apparel and accessories for yoga, Pilates, running, swimming, indoor cycling, and more alongside surfboard, bicycle, and skateboard rentals. [Photo]

Athleta

In addition to stocking cute workout basics for yoga, the Gap-owned fitness brand also carries stylish threads for a variety of activities including running, swimming, and hiking. Plus, the store also hosts free group classes on weekends. [Photo]

Lorna Jane: Beverly Center

This fast-expanding Aussie brand stocks fashionable options for yoga, dance, indoor cycling, running and just plain lounging around. Motivational sayings (like “never give up”) cover everything from water bottles to T-shirts. [Photo]

Lucy Activewear

Polished yoga and gym clothes are what Lucy’s is all about, with modest cuts and colorful colors throughout. Also stocked is a line of casualwear perfect for hiking or speed walking at the beach. [Photo]

NikeTown

Nike is definitely a go-to for fitness apparel. This spot isn't just for runners on the hunt for a new pair of kicks. From tank tops to leggings, there's lots for yogis to choose from. [Photo]

Reebok Fithub

You'd be hard-pressed to find a fitness fiend who won't love Reebok FitHub. The fitness brand's Studio City concept store not only carries all the necessary gear for every type of workout, you can also get your sweat on there too.

Shore Fit

A go-to for stylish South Bay yoga buffs, this insider fave carries fashionable and functional apparel and accessories (including merch from LA-based brands like 15Love, Alternative, 291 Venice and more) fit for the active coastal lifestyle. [Photo ]

Six:02

This new women's activewear retailer makes shopping for a fashionable workout wardrobe easy. Find gear that's cool enough to motivate you to get your namaste on more often. [Photo]

Yoga House

Located in a '20s-built brick building, Yoga House's boutique offers everything from eco-conscious fitness apparel, books and DVDs, accessories and more healthy living wares. [Photo]

Fabletics: The Village at Westfield Topanga

Shop the Kate Hudson-helmed brand's previously online-only workout apparel and accessories at its first West Coast brick-and-mortar store. Here, find affordable women's and men's merch, much of which will cost $80 or less for an entire outfit.

Prana: The Point

Guilt-free gear is the name of the game at Prana's first LA shop in El Segundo's The Point, where you'll find the eco-friendly brand's sustainable, adventure-ready apparel for yoga, hiking, rock climbing, traveling, and more globetrotter-minded activities. [Photo]

Sweat NSK

Get fitted at at the leggings bar or pick up loungewear by LA labels at this luxury activewear shop in Brentwood. Find everything from athleisure staples by Garbe Luxe to yoga essentials by Beyond Yoga and Chill by Will to fashionable-meets-functional apparel by Lanston Sport and Alala. [Photo]

Yogasmoga

Those looking for a Lulu alternative will find stylish options at Yogasmoga, which offers the NYC-based activewear label's eco-friendly (and reasonably-priced) workout gear. [Photo]

Lululemon Athletica

Sheer butts-gate aside, this stylish workout stalwart's relocated LA flagship is essential to any fitness gear shopping list. For duds that go from errands to lunch to a yoga class, this is the place; plus, the shop stocks men's merch, too. [John Watkins/Lululemon]

Maitri Yoga Store

Earth-minded yogis can stock up on local labels at this flow-promoting Culver City boutique, which offers brands like LA's Beyond Yoga, LVR, Onzie, and Alo Yoga. The shop also hosts an array of ommm-inspiring events, like energy healing sessions, workshops, and more. [Photo]

Sweaty Betty

Euro-cool activewear is what you'll find at London-bred brand Sweaty Betty's first West Coast boutique, which stocks colorful apparel and accessories for yoga, Pilates, running, swimming, indoor cycling, and more alongside surfboard, bicycle, and skateboard rentals. [Photo]