Great Gear

Rocket Fish Armband
This weekend, I was in hot pursuit of an armband that could hold my Android phone for runs.  I can't stand not having music all the time.  I didn't realize how difficult it would be to find one that wasn't customized only for iPhones.  I got this fabulous one at BestBuy for $24.95.  A bit pricey for my usual cheap self, but it's very heavy duty, I can use my phone through the plastic protective screen, it doesn't muffle the sound if I wanted to listen without headphones, and amazingly it fits my arm (the Adidas one I found at Target was a joke.  The sales guy and I joked about how it wouldn't even fit his very slim forearm).


Danskin

Danskin at Walmart is by far the best bang for your buck.  For $11, you can have a stylish pair of comfortable gym pants and amazingly, they sell them in sizes other than small and medium.  Their t-shirts are crazy comfortable and start at $5.00.  Walmart also carries Hanes Her Way t-shirts that make for great workout wear, especially in the winter because Danskin does not have long sleeves (in my store, at least).  For a girl on a budget who wants to get in shape, keep an eye on the racks of these pants and tops.  Sometimes, they clearance out the off-season ones and really, who cares?  I'm still in short sleeves and cropped pants in November.  Still sweating in the gym no matter how cold it is outside!

Active by Old Navy
Oh, I love these pants.  Crazy comfortable, soft, but durable, these pants are the best I own.  Regular priced, they're a bit steep for me to pay for pants I intend to sweat like hell in and wear out quickly, but when they put them on sale or you have a coupon, you can get them for $10 or so a pair, like I did.  I have a pair of their regular active pants and their yoga pants and love them both.  I haven't tried their sports bras yet, but they look really comfortable and supportive.  Their shirts/tanks are super cute, too, but I'm not comfortable enough with my arms yet to go the tanktop route at the gym.  My trainer promises me that I will be the summer.  Speaking of... I have a coupon that starts tomorrow!