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5 Plus-Size Workout Clothes Brands That Are Actually Cute

Curvy Girl Cliché #1: No plus-size woman actually works out.

Curvy Girl Cliché #2: No plus-size woman is healthy.

I call BS. Size comes down to way more than how many hours we spend doing cardio, but that being said, it's still pretty essential to find the time to hit the gym. I know I feel better mentally and emotionally when I maintain a consistent workout routine, and that has nothing to do with wanting to lose weight or look different. But as with people of any size, it's finding the time to work out that can often be a problem.

We're all swamped; that's no secret. So sometimes what you need to hit the elliptical is some motivation. For me, that often comes from having the right workout clothes. If I have activewear that fits right and looks good, I can't wait to hop onto a machine and start sweating away — sort of like when you buy that perfect cocktail dress and can't wait to hit the city on a Friday night.

But for plus-size women, finding cute and comfortable activewear can be just a bit tricky. So I've rounded up five of my favorite brands in aid of starting the New Year off just right: looking cute and feeling healthy.

Image courtesy of Marie Southard Ospina

Lane Bryant

Print Active Tank, $30, Lane Bryant

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Lane Bryant

Anorak Active Jacket, $100, Lane Bryant

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Lane Bryant

Yoga Pant with LB Printed Waist, $45, Lane Bryant

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Lane Bryant

Molded Underwire Sports Bra, $50-$60, Lane Bryant

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Lane Bryant

Colorblock Performance Active Tank, $40, Lane Bryant

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Taffy Activwear

Essential Capri, $45, Taffy

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Taffy Activewear

Essential Jacket, $64, Taffy

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Taffy Activewear

Modern Scroll Motif Tunic Tank, $15, Taffy

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Taffy Activewear

Essential Pant, $48, Taffy

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Taffy Activewear

Essential Top Short Sleeve, $32, Taffy

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Simply Be

Magi Sculpt Vest Top, $40, SimplyBe

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Simply Be

Magi Sculpt Skapri Pant, $60, SimplyBe

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Simply Be

Body Star Performance Layered Top, $39, SimplyBe

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Simply Be

Magisculpt Ladies Pant Long, $45, SimplyBe

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Simply Be

Body Star Yoga Long Length Hooded Top, $28, SimplyBe

Zella

Leggings, $58, Nordstrom

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Zella

Good Sport Space Dye Half Zip Pullover, $58, Nordstrom

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Zella

Bliss Colorblock Jacket, $98, Nordstrom

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Zella

Prism Cross Dye Jacket, $98, Nordstrom

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Zella

Soul 2 Capri Pants, $58, Nordstrom

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Moving Comfort

Work It Shorts, $44, Nordstrom

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Moving Comfort

Sprint Sleeveless Top, $40, Nordstrom

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Moving Comfort

Chic Wrap, $90, Nordstrom

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Moving Comfort

Foxie Full Zip Jacket, $125, Nordstrom

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Moving Comfort

Sprint Technical Skort, $56, Nordstrom

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