Women’s training essentials—11 pieces of gym kit that’ll unlock your best workout yet.

(8-minute read)

The start of the year marks the moment many of us pause and reassess where we are in life, but the real opportunity lies in what follows. According to a YouGov 2024 survey, women came out on top for being 7% more likely to make New Year’s resolutions than men, with the promise to do more exercise and improve physical health being the most popular yearly commitment.

But well-intentioned goals can create unnecessary pressure and derail motivation. Who hasn’t vowed to train more and eat healthier on 1st January, only to fall at the first hurdle or suggestion of a takeaway come Friday night? The answer in 2026 isn’t a ‘new year, new me’ mentality, rather it’s about focusing on unlocking what already exists and what comes next. Think of the beginning of the year as less of a starting line and more of the point where possibility has the power to gain momentum.

True growth comes from embracing where you are now and celebrating the potential you haven’t yet seen. But to do that, you need the right tools to make the first life-altering step. And that’s where a functional and stylish kit comes into play.

It’s a thing lululemon Ambassador Harriet Husband knows well. As the lead trainer at Third Space gym in Canary Wharf, she regularly will be teaching 20 classes a week, managing a PT team, and squeezing in Ironman training. Suffice it to say, Harriet knows the importance of training clothes and accessories that not only work with your goals, but make them a reality. “Now, I can chuck on my favourite lululemon gear and all that is taken care of. I can feel totally confident.”

Confidence and the right support unlock daily wins and major milestones. Just look at last year’s achievements in women’s sport. The women’s football tournament broke multiple records, including the most goals at the competition, and its final became the most-watched UK TV moment of the year across all broadcasters. Meanwhile, the final of the women’s rugby tournament set a new world record for the most-attended women's rugby union match in history. If you look good, feel good but perform even better.

But you don’t need to be an elite athlete to break new ground. Whether you’re embarking on your first workout at the gym, or gearing up for a new physical challenge on the road, lululemon’s training gear has the quality to last, workout after workout.

Shop lululemon’s edit of the best women's workout gear for your toughest challenges.

lululemon Wunder Train No-Line Tight

Unlocking your potential has never been easier with these training tights. They have been designed with a handy waistband drawcord that’ll leave you feeling extra secure during a workout, and are seam-free at the front, meaning you won’t have to worry about getting a camel-toe mid-set. “That is the game changer,” lululemon Ambassador Harriet says of the freedom of working out without the “awkward” front seam.

When you’re pushing yourself beyond your limits during training, the last thing you need is the additional worry of whether your tights are going to feel uncomfortable, slip down or damp. Testing the tights during a recent gym session, Harriet notes that despite being drenched in sweat, she can rely on them to dry quickly, allowing her to focus on turning her ‘can’ts’ into ‘cans’.

Want to see what your body and mind are truly capable of in 2026? Then it’s time to invest in a pair of Wunder Train No-Line Tights and get to work.

• •  A hidden pocket in the waistband to keep your essentials safe and secure
• •  Added Lycra® fibre for stretch and shape retention

How comfort helps you change what’s possible—The Wunder Train Collection.

‘The Wunder Train collection is our solution for high sweat management and versatility within train. Featuring one of our most innovative fabrics, Everlux™, it provides a dual-sensation—a cool, sleek inside that wicks sweat away from the body in record time, and a soft, brushed outside that helps with evaporation.

—Kateline Schiller, Senior Manager of Product Education at lululemon

lululemon Glow Up™ Super-High-Rise Tight 25”

It’s time to make a breakthrough and chase possibilities, but to do that you need kit that enables you to feel and perform better. These training tights are made from a super sleek fabric and have a flattering smooth waistband which leave you feeling sculpted and supported during every rep.

When your day’s packed to the brim, the last thing you want is to waste time digging through a drawer full of ‘meh’ leggings. You want hassle-free training and clothes that make your goals become a reality. Whether she’s teaching classes or fitting in her own training sessions and work, lululemon Ambassador Harriet recommends a legging that can do it all—and the Glow Up Tight is her go-to. “I wear them for my functional training, like lifting dumbbells and barbells,” she says. “Plus, they look great.

“Now it’s fashionable to be out and about in your gym clothes, they’re perfect. I can wear them to the shops and be doing a workout 20 minutes later.” Ready to upgrade your day-to-day? Grab the Glow Up Tights and move seamlessly from errands to exercise.

• •  Added Lycra® for extra stretch
• •  A laser-cut hem that won't dig in

Shop Harriet's gear for the challenges ahead.

Define Jacket Nulu

The best-selling Define Jacket is the pre- and post-workout staple that should be an ever-present in your gym bag. Why? Because it enables you to meet the best version of yourself in 2026, both in and out of a training session.


The importance of flexibility is crucial for Harriet, who was forced to switch up her career during the Covid-19 pandemic when the dance scene all but disappeared. “I moved heavily into fitness, started teaching spin and progressed my qualifications to start teaching classes,” she says. Now that she is heading up a team of coaches, Harriet often finds herself moving between workout and desk work. “The Define Jacket is an absolute OG for a reason,” she says. “You zip it up and it's like I'm held in. I look instantly presentable. The silhouette of it makes you look really put together.” A jacket that can help your best when your arms, abs and legs feel like jelly post-HIIT class? Sign us up.

• •  Buttery-soft Nulu fabric that helps you look and feel good
• •  Elasticated zipper pull which works as an emergency hair tie

Wunder Train High-Rise Short 6”

To achieve something new means testing yourself beyond what you think you are capable of, so it’s important you look and feel the part. This can be a reality with these figure-sculpting shorts. The waistband drawcord provides a secure fit so all you have to do is focus on unlocking a new ‘level’ in your training and not your midriff.

Earlier this year, Harriet stepped a good distance outside of her in-gym comfort zone and began training for an Ironman. No small undertaking on top of her workload.

“The first half of this year was completely dominated by swim, bike and run,” she says. “I would train one, sometimes two, long sessions a day, and around three and a half hours on the bike. I sweat a lot, so I was smashing through kit. But the Wunder Train Shorts were on a constant wear-rinse-wear routine. When the workout hurts, you don’t want to be thinking: Oh, this is uncomfortable! You want it to be seamless and not on your mind.” When the workout hurts, you want shorts that stay out of your way—these keep you cool, secure, and focused.

• •  A hidden waistband pocket for all your essentials
• •  Made from Everlux™ Fabric which cools and dries fast

Keep it up—How to stick to a fitness goal.

lululemon Ambassador, Harriet Husband, shares her three pieces of advice for setting achievable goals with a new gym habit.

Be A Realist

“Lots of people start way too hard. They add in five workouts a week, and the moment that they don't achieve that, it's a massive disappointment. Be realistic. Give yourself the goal of going to a gym or exercise class twice a week. So, if work does crop up and you can't go to the gym, it’s no big deal.”

Stay In Your Lane

“It’s all too easy to think I saw Sally next to me pick up the heavier weights in class, so I’m going to do the same. You do you. Everyone is different and will progress at different rates. Trust yourself and go to your maximum limit, not somebody else’s.”

Commit To The Process

“You need to put your faith in the process and let your body adapt. You can’t expect to go from 1-100 in a few weeks. Just focus on ticking off each session, and the results will come.”

Choose training gear that performs as well as you do, whether you’re hitting the dumbbell rack in the gym or stretching it out on a yoga mat in your living room. When your kit fits right, every rep feels smoother, every stretch feels freer, and every workout hits harder.

Gear up to perform your best and smash every rep—no distractions. It’s just you and the work.

@harriethusband