Experts say even 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day can make you happier, but that’s not the only reason to get up and get a workout in. Exercise can improve cognitive function and memory, give you more energy, help you sleep better, and even boost your sex drive. Plus, you’ll be strengthening your body and your heart—and you’ll feel better, too. Reason enough to refresh your fitness wardrobe, right? And don’t worry: We’ve also found the best sales on loungewear for your recovery days. Keep scrolling to find the activewear brands with the best Black Friday savings this year for the perfect excuse to upgrade your activewear collection. Not only will these clothes make you feel confident and look great, but they might just be the push you need to stay on top of your exercise routine (and they also make great gifts). Girlfriend Collective is not fast fashion. The brand believes in ethical manufacturing and sustainability. As of now, its packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable, and the clothes are made from recycled materials, such as post-consumer water bottles, fabric scraps, and fishing nets retrieved from the seas. Each product has a full breakdown of what went into its design. All recycled polyester is BPA-free, while all fabric is Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex. What’s more, the brand is donating a portion of all holiday proceeds to various charities. Browse leggings, tops, accessories, unitards, loungewear, and more. The soft, breathable material is designed specifically for low-impact workouts like yoga, or anytime you simply want a comfortable pair of leggings. Bonus: The waistband has a hidden pocket for keys, cards, or other small items. Lululemon also has a three-pillar impact agenda: Be human, Be well, Be planet. As it relates to the planet, the brand is striving to achieve at least 75% sustainability for its products by 2025, with a goal to be using 100% sustainable materials by 2030. Alo is 100% sweatshop free and eco-aware, using low-water dyes and sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton. The company even powers headquarters and the Los Angeles flagship with solar to reduce its eco footprint further. The brand also has a non-profit organization, All Gives, which provides free mindful movement videos to over 3 million school-age children. The female-founded company makes inclusively sized clothing that’s designed and assembled in Los Angeles, California, and shipped in recycled and recyclable packaging. The brand also uses recycled materials in all of its REPREVE designs, with up to 14 recycled plastic bottles per legging. Beyond Yoga regularly donates to charitable organizations, including No Kid Hungry, ACLU & AAPI, The Downtown Women’s Shelter, Wildfire relief funds, and more. On the eco-friendliness front, Under Armour has made a push toward sustainability and is currently in efforts to enable less waste and more durability, with a goal for circular systems by 2030. Sweaty Betty is a global activewear and lifestyle company designed to empower women through workouts and beyond. Sweaty Betty makes efforts to help teenage girls get more active, by supporting girls in their communities, online, and at school. With a mission to do good for the planet and its people, the brand crafts clothing from responsibly sources materials and recycled bottles. To date, over 1 million plastic bottles have been repurposed into leggings. The aim is for over 50% of all the company’s yarn to be sustainable by 2025. These leggings are 50% off, and the entire Sweaty Betty site is least 30% off for Black Friday—and there’s plenty of activewear, loungewear, accessories, and more to cover off all your holiday shopping. The discount will be applied automatically at checkout. As a company, AEO regularly gives back to charitable organizations to empower youth and the community. The brand has a comprehensive sustainability plan to be carbon neutral by 2030, with specific commitment to water reduction, energy reduction, and the use of more sustainable materials.
