MANILA, Philippines?Nowadays, everyone is more conscious about maintaining their health and getting fit and fabulous.

As such, sports like running and tennis are gaining more popularity while other activities like yoga, swimming, boxing and badminton remain favorites for many.

Today?s generation lead very full, active lifestyles.

In spite of highly successful careers, plus families to take care of, they manage to find time to take care of themselves by indulging in fitness activities.

Due to this multidimensional lifestyle, the need for fashionable clothing that double as active wear has emerged.

Tapping into this new arena, Inquirer Lifestyle, together with Samsung, is presenting a fashion show (the first of a series) titled ?Fitness.Fashion? on July 31 at The Peninsula Manila.

Do you want to get into the Fitness.Fashion lifestyle, too? Follow these simple tips to look great in and out of the gym, the track or the ring:

Throw out those hole-y and baggy sweats and tops. Oh, and ditch those dated pieces you?ve kept from the ?80s or some other era, as well. It?s time to update your workout wardrobe!

Comfort is key so choose pieces made of fabrics that can wick away moisture. The best brands always invest in research to come up with the best in fabric technology.

Never underestimate the importance of wearing the right undergarments. These items should provide the best support at all times.

Choose the right footwear that can provide the right support, as well. You will need a specific style with the right technology to meet your fitness needs.

Build your fitness wardrobe and show your personality through your choice of color. Most brands create collections around color stories so it?s easier to pick pieces you can mix and match.

Your choice of bag and shoes can also add flair to your workout outfit. Again, choose items that show off your personal style.

When fitting your workout gear, move around, sit and do all the other positions you have to do when engaging in your sport or activity. This way, you?ll know you have the right coverage at all times.

To complete your look, invest in after-workout items like jackets, or fashionable sweats and tanks with chic matching slip-ons or more casual slippers that you can wear when doing errands, or going out with friends.

Inquirer Lifestyle Fitness Fashion is also brought to you by HSBC, L?Oreal Paris and Swatch.

E-mail the author at afashion@inquirer.com.ph