Work up a Sweat With the Best Activewear Brands in Australia
Break a sweat in style with beautiful training gear 'fits from the best activewear brands in Australia
Whether your chosen workout space is the gym, yoga, beach, or even just at home in your living room, why not exercise in gym wear that’ll keep you both supported and stylish?
Gone are the days of working out in an old t-shirt and your high school gym shorts – these days, activewear is a bona fide fashion category all of its own, with everything from super comfy bike shorts and supportive sports bras to buttery soft tights on offer.
From street-style inspired athleisure to high-performance gym wear, these are the best activewear brands in Australia that’ll help you feel confident as you break a sweat in style.
The Best Activewear Brands Australia
Nimble
Nimble is one of the best-loved activewear brands on the market, thanks to its refined prints and patterns, modern fits, and dependable support. Made from recycled plastic bottles, their COMPRESSLITE core range has saved half a million bottles from landfill to date.
Sitchu Pick: The Me Time Pant II in Oatmeal is made for lounging, perfect for cold winter mornings post pilates.
The Upside
Activewear, but make it fashion. Modern prints, perfect fits and their must-have logo sweats have made them a firm fave among fitness fashionistas. With an extensive range of athleisure, swimwear, gym gear, yoga wear, and accessories available online, The Upside is a handy destination for sporty and stylish women of all stripes.
Sitchu Pick: The Nika Reversible Rory Bra is a two-in-one sports bra, with tan and cream yarns on one side and a textured animal print on the reverse.
Alo Yoga
Made to support yogis, Alo Yoga creates premium pieces that you can wear from the studio to the street. Inspired by mindful movement and beloved by yogis and celebrities (including Kendall and Kylie Jenner) alike, their line includes lush leggings and tops in sculpting fabrics, luxe loungewear, and classic tracksuits.
Sitchu Pick: If it's good enough for Kylie Jenner, then the Airlift Line Up Bra is good enough for us. It's super supportive and gorgeous to wear.
P.E. Nation
Pip Edwards’ trailblazing label rewrote the rulebook for luxe athleisure, quickly putting it in the history books as one of the best activewear brands in Australia. Merging style and fitness, P.E. Nation has become one of fashion’s hottest commodities both inside and outside the gym. Their trademark bold, eye-catching designs are suited to yoga sessions, brunch catchups, and lounging around the house in equal measure.
Sitchu Pick: Stylish, simple and supportive, the Preview Sports Bra in Whisper White is your new activewear staple.
First Base
Sports luxe meets street style at First Base, an independent brand born in the activewear hotspot of Bondi Beach. They take the basics and give them a streetwear edge with touches like fluorescent drawcords, a punchy graphic, or a modern cut. The result is effortless cool girl vibes that translate from the beach to the gym to everyday life.
Sitchu Pick: We love the clean and classic Foundation Cross Back Bra ($99) that's designed for any workout.
Lorna Jane
This brand has been an Aussie activewear staple for more than 30 years. With pieces designed to inspire activity, the collections are functional, fashionable and comfortable to wear all the time.
Sitchu Pick: The ultimate autumn activewear buy, the Gingham Seamless Bike Shorts are limited edition, with no front seam for added comfort, guaranteeing they'll be your new fave pants.
The Best Plus-Size Activewear in Australia
dk active
Stylish activewear that embraces every body from sizes 6-24? yes, please! dk active doesn’t call itself an ethical label lightly – their Brisbane HQ is powered by solar energy, and all their garments are designed, cut, and manufactured under one roof. They also take the slow fashion approach, releasing just one refined, made-to-last collection per season. From bodysuits, crops, tops, bottoms and beyond, you'll find whatever you need here.
Sitchu Pick: The Levitate Crop in Yellow is a touch of sunshine for your workout wardrobe, fusing fashion and function. Plus, it goes up to a size XXL for the ultimate confidence-boosting fit.
STAX
STAX create uber-cool, on-trend activewear for sizes 4-24. Known for its soft, seamless, high-performance pieces in muted neutrals, you'll have a tough time not buying the entire collection.
Sitchu Pick: The Premium Seamless High Neck Tee in Porsche is our pick for a sweat-wicking, hardworking gym 'fit.
Running Bare
Running Bare is all about creating inclusive crop tops, sports bras, tees, hoodies, and leggings in sizes 8-22. These guys know their stuff and all of their items are designed, crafted, and made in Australia.
Sitchu Pick: The Fight Club Ab Waist 3/4 Leggings come in a feminine, kaleidoscope-inspired print and are constructed for a compression fit that moulds comfortably to your every move.
The Best Maternity Activewear in Australia
Active Truth
Brisbane-based label Active Truth made their name creating quality tights for plus-sized and pregnant women.
Their signature leggings are high-waisted and made from premium compression material to provide ample core support, while their full range of crops, tops and shorts come in various colours and prints that’ll get you both looking good and feeling good.
Sitchu Pick: The Thermal Postpartum Leggings with Pockets are bestsellers for a reason: cozy, comfy and supportive.
Bae the Label
Bae the Label guys are masters of making stylish yet super comfy activewear in specialty fabric. Plus, they're beyond versatile and adaptable; you'll wear them long after baby arrives.
Sitchu Pick: The Movement Romper in Charcoal is an effortless staple that hugs your bump with the perfect amount of support.
Kitted up with threads from the best activewear brands in Australia and ready to continue your shopping journey? Check out our round-up of the most stylish trackies available right now, or stock up on your denim essentials for the season ahead.
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