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If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll probably already know that I talk about plus size activewear reasonably often – it’s my most asked about topic, and affordable good quality activewear is really hard to find in plus sizes. Well, it was until now. I’ve been talking to the team at The Warehouse of the importance of making activewear available to a wider range of sizes for years, and I’m super excited to report that they’ve just extended their Active Intent range from a 2XL (size 20) up to a 6XL (size 30) and it is so nice!
I often get people asking me what kind of exercise I do, and to share my workout routine, because they’re not sure what kind of exercise to do or where to start, so I thought a post about activewear and being active would be a good place to talk about this (makes sense, right?). Now, I’m not a health expert or a personal trainer or anything like that – this is just what I do and what I enjoy – and what I do might not be what you like or what you need. Everyone is different, and that’s okay!
WALKING – It’s free, I can do it whenever I want and where ever I want. I prefer to walk during fine weather (because honestly, stuff walking in the wind and rain and cold), and in pretty places – gardens, local parks and hiking trails. I love it because it’s a great chance to get out in nature which is also great for my mental health.
YOGA – I go to Fat Yoga once a week and it’s great! We are all at different stages of our practice, some just beginning, some only practising occasionally and some regular yogis, and I love that. I find yoga really important for keeping my mind focused (otherwise I lie awake at night with my brain on overdrive!), as well as maintaining flexibility and allowing me to move my body in ways that other forms of exercise don’t do.
GYM WORKOUTS – Going to the gym isn’t for everyone, but I love it. I do mostly weights based training with a bit of cardio, and I go twice a week (that might end up being more if I’m feeling stressed). I have a programme designed specifically for me, to help with my goals of strengthening my body, and I’d encourage anyone who is interested in going to the gym to book an appointment with a trainer so they can show you how to use equipment and perform exercises correctly, and they can come up with a personalised programme to help you meet your goals, whatever they may be.
There are a few things to think about with activewear – fabric, fit and price are the three things that are really important to me, and I’m sure to many of you as well, so let’s have a quick run down on the Active Intent range.
FABRIC
The fabric has plenty of stretch and is lightweight without being too thin (and it doesn’t go see-through when you bend over – very important!). I have found it really cool to wear (both on a hot day and during exercise), and I love the bright bold print. The Active Intent range is known for their awesome prints and bright colours, and while there is not a lot of choice in terms of prints in the extended sizing at the moment, I’ve seen a few of the pieces coming in the next few months and it’s only going to get better!
FIT
I love the fit of both of the pieces I’ve worn. The top is a comfortable fit in the arms and I have a full range of movement, and I don’t find that it clings on my stomach. The pants are a capri style, and because I have short legs they are a longer fit on me (which is typical of capri styles). The waistband is super comfortable and my favourite feature is that there is a drawstring on the inside. As someone whose waist is considerably smaller than her hips, having that drawstring so I can customise my fit is really important because it means my pants are less likely to slip down! I’ve got both the 4X and 5X in both the top and the capri pants, because I’m in between sizes. I find them both a comfortable fit, but prefer the 5X (which I’m wearing in these photos) because it gives me a slighter higher rise in the pants and a bit more length in the top.
PRICE
The Active Intent range is by far one of the most affordable plus size activewear ranges available. The top I’m wearing retails for $15 and the pants for $20, and that’s pretty standard for the Active Intent range. The Warehouse has also recently started offering PartPay in their online store, meaning that if you buy online you can spread the cost of your order over six weeks at no additional cost (unless you miss a payment), but you’ll still get your items straight away. Blimmin’ genius. If you’re wanting to know more about PartPay, you can find the details here.
The range available in the extended sizing is pretty small at the moment, but it’s a start. As I’ve already mentioned more colours and prints are coming, and more styles as well – like crop tops and full length leggings! I love the Active Intent crop tops but they’re just slightly too small in the 2X at the moment so as soon as they’re available in the 3X I’m going to be getting some of those.
WIN IT: So that you can try the range for yourself, the team at The Warehouse have given me a $150 gift card to give away! To enter, let me know in the comments below what kind of exercise you like to do, then click here to subscribe to our free fortnightly updates. You can unsubscribe at any time if you change your mind – it just makes it easy for us to contact you if you win (plus it means that you get style, self love and other awesomeness directly to your inbox!). The winner will be drawn on 30th November 2017.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER @johubris
The Active Intent range is available in sizes XS-6XL (6-30), see the full range here.
What do you think of the Active Intent range?
Let me know in the comments below
Meagan wears:
Active Intent Tropical Print Tee from The Warehouse (5XL)
Active Intent Spliced Tropical Capri from The Warehouse (5XL)
Nike Lunarglide 6 in black and coral from Nike (9)
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My favourite form of exercise is powerlifting (anything heavy I love!) and boxing.
i would have to say walking and tramping in lovely beautiful places (like the beach!!!)
After battling depression for the last year, I decided to add exercise to my treatment regime and I’m now obsessed with the gym. The elliptical machine is my favourite!
……………………OH YA – PILATES TOO!!! – I LOVE COLOUR AND I REALLY LIKE THE COLOURS IN YOUR GYM WEAR!!
Walking is my sanity, I live in a beautiful part of the world and every day I appreciate the tranquility and beauty of my surroundings. “Smell the roses” rings true, definitely.
These look amazing on you 😀 I like that they now come in larger sizes <3 I don't like any exercise lol but I do love walking and I love swimming however I think of these as something enjoyable to do 😀
I love to walk around our beautiful local lake!!
Walking at the moment but when bubs gets a bit bigger I’d like to start running again.
PS I love those leggings!
At the moment all I do is run after 2 kids but I want/need to do more. I love dancing and walking
A little walking & cycling at this stage 😊
Dancing, Step classes and walks around beautiful Dunedin 😍
I love swimming and walking around panmure basin 🙂 so quiet and beautiful can unwind and exercise at same time 🙂
I have a powerfit vibration platform at home so I use that 3 times a day in the comfort of my own home so can’t be seen
I love walking with my two doggies, they make it way more fun!
Joining a gym with my mr in the new year, we have our upcoming wedding to trim down for!
Yay found the box! I love to walk listening to music esp when it’s still cool but lovely outside. I also love walking on the beach and in forests. I like being out in nature. It feeds my soul 💛
I love biking and walking!! 😍😘
I like to walk my dogs with my daughter. Stairs are good too
I clean my house and having 4 children contribute to the mess That is a hard workout!
A very hard workout!
In the winter I love watching workout vids on YouTube and exercising with loud music. The summer is all about long walks on the beach in the evening and lots of swimming. Loving all of the active wear at The Warehouse lately!
I’m a 4xl but weirdly have found I love CrossFit at the local box. It is a great that everyone does everything at THEIR max so I’m only ever competing with myself & my mindset that someone my size can’t do that….. but each time I come away amazed that I just completed the workout…. whether or not I had to scale it to suit my abilities
I like walking. And dancing like a mad thing whilst doing house work
bring on sumer gettingvmy active wear on woohoo to plus size 😉
I love to go for walks around the lake with my dog and fiance
I love to get out biking with my son and our dog the most,I think even the dog is getting embarrased by my old holey, paint stained trackies now though,I definitly need to get shopping!
this time of year shoveling horse manure is another regular workout/ fave(I am a gardener lol)and great to do once everyone is in bed and the night cools,7 trailers loaded and dumped at home yesterday then 5 of those tadem trailer loads shovelled and barrowed down to the back gardens tonight.
WOW wish our Warehouse would stock Active wear larger than a 2XL – I have to get back into my walking as I need surgery – shamefully I’ve slipped from averaging 16,000+ steps a day to only 8143 today (and that’s good!!!!!)
They should have it in stock now Bianca – if they don’t, ask them why not!
Im really excited these new outfits are fantastic. I gotta get some
I like to walk as its the only execise i can do with fibromyalgia everything else is too painful.
I walk with the dog and kids and swim 😊
Hey – I am size 2XL I do Boxing 3 days a week yes I struggle with the cardio but I love it!!!! I get excited the night before knowing I am boxing in the am – those who know me know that it takes a lot for me to exercise but not with Boxing. I also manage my sons under 7 touch team at times I am sure it would be easier to heard cats but it sure does help with my fitness, and trying to keep up with them x
WALKING – BUT I’D LOVE TO TRY YOGA AND TAI CHI
I think that’s absolutely wonderful that a range of sizes are being made
If like me you kinda fluctuate between sizes this affordable range is just perfect!
I love to get out bush walking, discovering new places – but most of all so comfy on long haul flights and then city adventuring!
I walk with our dog ..either street or along the beach and have been helping my son deliver flyers around town. Would love to win some new snazzy walking gear.
Hi I’ve started going to Zumba and walking, Just go walking and Zumba in tights and baggy t-shirt to try hide my rolls haha. Also, walking in the pool at the Olympic pools only twice a week. Budget comes into it, so we are lucky zumba is free and so is walking. I do love the range of active clothing for us more voluptuous women. I’ll have to go check out our warehouse to see if they have them. Thank you for sharing about these awesome clothing. Big people can look good while exercising too.
Love to walk my dog and do yoga 🙂
I’ve been going to yoga twice a week & walk at least once a week. Love my active pants I got from the warehouse last year, please they have finally got tops to fit too.
I am just starting to exercise(walking)
after losing a lot of weight and have been struggling to find some active wear that fits properly
Love, love , love the active intent range. Already have a couple of pairs of pants which I use regularly when I go walking. Try to do at least a couple of good walks a week, it’s great to get out in the fresh air.
Love me abot of dancing around the lounge with the kiddos and walking the lanes at the pool.. soo good for your thighs and lower back!
My favourite exercise is travelling – I end up doing so much walking that I’m not even thinking about because I’m enjoying exploring and seeing everything!
Running is my thing. Well technically jogging
I love to walk especially in the evening when it’s cooled down a little…am training to walk my first ever half marathon in April next year which I’m super excited about. So glad the warehouse are having larger sizes in active wear so I can get some comfy stuff to walk in.
Wow first time I’ve been to your oh and it’s so refreshing I struggle with my weight I hate what I am and dispose what I see in the mirror. I know that I need to love myself it it’s hard…I live under beautiful mount taranaki and love taking all the kids for bush walks etc. It would be so nice to be able to do this in comfortable active wear instead of jean shorts and a tee. I will definitely be a avid reader of your blog now… so glad I found You! Let my journey begin….
I brought two tops the other day. They are fabulous! I’m working horses and cycling at the moment and going to be incorporating overnight tramping as well soon. This range will be perfect!
Im pretty fit, i walk a lot, but my body is used to that, i just joined the gym last week and loving it, though I’m a bit achy haha, i just work out in baggy pants and tshirt, and I’ll admit the chaffing can be pretty painful, so this new line of active wear at the warehouse going up in larger sizes is so exciting! 😀 I’ll have to check it out.
So great the Warehouse is finally making things not only fashionable but encourage all to get to it! A lot of my exercise evolved running around after my toddler, and taking her for walks. Having more comfortable clothing to wear would make it more inviting to get active
Fantastic job to the warehouse. Its great they’re taking into account bigger sizes. I’m into walking and starting the c255k next week
I have to say that walking would be my exercise of choice. Either out the my little ones in the buggy or on the treadmill with my favourite movie/series on the iPad. I am also a huge fan of swimming, even though getting in swimwear is not my favourite pass time hehe. Love your work and all the helpful tips and advice you give. Keep it up, your AWESOME!!
LOL i like the making live exercise…. am i allowed to say that. hehe walking and swimming is great too. x
Omgosh I love how the warehouse is now making active wear in larger sizes! And in fun colourful prints too!! As I hate how everything cool looking is usually only up to size 16… what about ladies who are bigger we want fun looking things too!! I will be going to try on some of these amazing new active wear as I need to get back into walking and yoga now my son is nearly 6months old!! Thanks for sharing this info Megan! I love your blog!
This is the most exciting thing I’ve seen in a long time x Thank you for being your beautiful confident self x your stunning x
I have recently joined Patu. It’s a fitness group designed to fight obesity and heart desiese. It’s cheap. ($10 for as many sessions as you want each week) and my kids just come and join in, so no more excueses for me!
Walking with Marlin, my dog (shes so excited when we walk, her enthusiasm is almost contagious) and a bit weight training with dumbbells.
I Walk at the moment, about to get back into swimming just awaiting surgeons clearance after a spinal fusion, hoping to get back into sport soon, love the wharehouse has plus size active wear
This is amazing! I’ve recently just started working out and finding it hard to find active wear that fits. I discovered some at the Warehouse that were in my size and fit me perfectly! Sadly, I could only buy one pair of leggings as with four kids, I don’t have much money to spend on myself. This would be amazing to help me get more active wear and motivate me more into getting fit and healthy!
Zumba Zumba Zumba!! It’s so much fun, even with my two left feet. I was so stoked reading your blog on Friday I went down to the warehouse to have a squizz. FINALLY there is active wear with the right fabric that won’t cling to me! I brought a few 6xl tops already because its so darn cheap. I girl can NEVER have too many options
Woukd be great to win thanks i play badminton on a monday and thursday night 2 hours each night and ride my bike at home
I enjoy going for walks in different locations, the streets, bush, beach etc. I also like to youtube yoga and other exercise clips to do at home.
I walk with a friend, and do zumba at home. Just starting my journey as a full time teacher, staudent and mum so I dont get a lot of time for exercise
I just had a baby and so am doing lots of walking with the pram but desperately need to update my activewear wardrobe
I’ve just had a baby so walking is about all I can manage right now. I had been strength training at the gym right up until I had my baby but I’ll wait for the new year to start that back up. Would love this voucher so much to get some activewear that actually fits after having a baby.
I’m finally getting into exercising one a day after having my second baby. They are so close in age that the body I have been left with is not one that I’m happy with. I haven’t had the chance to get back into shape between pregnancies. I’m loving walking, yoga and getting fit with an app I have. Now I just need the wearhouse gear to help me get more motivated.
Have been considering yoga or Pilates but mostly I like to walk (and it helps having a dog cos it means I have to go for a walk!
It’s great to see larger sizes being accommodated in this way – well done The Warehouse! As my knees are stuffed, exercise has to be very gentle for me – so I tend to focus on sit-down exercise video clips, incidental exercise and doing some low-key activites on our Wii Fit – even doing things like the ten pin bowling option are good – it gets me up and down out of my chair.
I enjoy walking and skating. Active wear is great for skating 🙂
I loooove the gym and walking up hills for great views! I’ve recently had major surgery and loving getting back into exercise now that I’m able!
I love hiking with my family. We are doing the Hillary trail over Christmas
Love how its so fashionable 🙂
Love walking the many scenic walks that we have surrounding us.
My fav exercise is out walking with the kiddies.
Walking! So easy cost nothing and fresh air is so good for you!
i loved the blog i honestly struggle so much with self confidence when i want to exercise mainly from never being able to find any workout gear in my size that just looks like normal work out gear so i am absolutely loving that the warehouse has made something big and affordable! i am going to start walking again great way to get out of the house stress free with my 5 month old xxx
I love going to the gym but finding clothes that fit my body shape make me feel uncomfortable and self conscious. I would love to win 😍
I walk and attempt to go to the gym. But because I am of the bigger size it’s difficult to find clothes to wear that don’t make you look like an oversized whale. It took me a lot of confidence to step foot in the gym. But now I have and I have lost 30kg and still going. Having this voucher would allow me to get some actually gym clothes!
Can I first of all say I’m so stoked to have found your blog, and I absolutely love some of the lipstick colours featuring on your Facebook page throughout October. I’m not much of an exercise fan which is something I definitely need to change especially as the student life means lots of sitting. However I’d actually like to nominate my older sister Jo Ruyters to win the warehouse voucher. She has been doing so incredibly on her journey of self acceptance and making positive changes to be the best version of herself she can be.
Oh yay Kylie, welcome! I’m glad you found me too 😀
It’s awesome that they go up to those sizes. Unfortunately our local shop hasn’t got them at the moment so I haven’t been able to try them. I love to play squash and I work as an early childhood education educator and an after school care teacher so my days are spent chasing around children.
Honestly wish I could do more but I have reluctant kids solo Mum struggles. I enjoy the walk around the loop at our town basin and water aerobics lower impact but boy do I need new gear list so weight and everything looks terrible on me
I have just started Crossfit, and I am also a Rock n Roll dancer and these clothes would be amazing for training and while i am to lose weight.
Mostly I walk, but I am just getting into biking too 🙂
It would be amazing to be able to afford to get myself some new gym gear, most of my gym gear has started to fall apart! The colours are amazing too, it’s great to see a company acknowledging bigger people exercise too! You look gorgeous in the gear too!
Love love love this!! 😍😍
It’s hard enough exercising when you are big without the worry of uncomfy clothes.
Been looking for some comfy gear to wear to the gym (started a couple of weeks ago) I’m sold! 😍🏃♀️👌
I walk but doctor says i need more exercise so want to try yoga
For me it’s walking and playing with the kids. Jumping on the trampoline is always fun
I love to exercise and try to everyday. My absolute fav is group fitness like boxfit, body pump etc. mostly I do a lot of walking and YouTube workouts at home. Strength training is a huge favourite of mine.
I need to start. Running after a very active 11m old and 4 year old is lots but my god I need to shift my ass. I love biking!!
I’ve just starting walking again, got some new shoes, now I just need some new clothes that aren’t 10 years old which is when I last exercised faster than chasing toddlers!
I love swimming and walking would like 2 get into yoga and roller derby. 🙂
I love swimming and walking especially along the beach
This would be an amazing prize! I try and get to Curves 3-4 times a week. Then I go to body pump with friends at another local gym once, sometimes twice a week.
I enjoy played by social indoor netball. I find I commit to it because I don’t want to let the team down 👍
I would lobe to win this I only have 1 decent pair of leggings and have just completed my 3 years of study so this would be a great graduation gift too 😊 I was doing a range of classes and sports that I’d like to get into again with my studies now over. I was swimming Tuesday and Friday mornings tabata Tuesday and Thursday night Zumba Wednesday nights summer soccer Friday night soccer practices Monday night plus I just joined the gym too.
My favourite exercise is aqua jogging but a good walk around a pretty lagoon is great too!
Weights for sure. I don’t mind cardio if it’s water based. Or a physical work out with hubby 😂
Hi Meagan, So depressing trying to find workout gear that fits, so much that I gave up looking and instead do nakey yoga when the kids are at school 😂🤣
This is so awesome after a health scare I’m walking and using a exercise machine and trying to do some floor exercise. Phew
I would absolutely love to be considered for this voucher thank you. I love walking all the tracks her in Rotorua, using my cross trainer and working out at the gym. I am so happy to see the bigger sizes of activewear as this has been an emotional issue for me for years. Who doesn’t want to feel good amd look good while working out? This voucher would help me a lit as my budget is so tight these days I would struggle to collect a decent range of clothes to work out in. I’ll obviously be saving away each week no matter what though eeek!
Walk and talk….. That’s my exercise jam. He’s a girlfriend and yack till the cows come home. Makes it go faster and way more enjoyable
I’m a swimmer, walker and baby lifter
I’m a walker….with my double pram and two babies as weights!!!
I like to do accidental exercise like dancing and running around playing chase and games with my children,I also walk everyday too.
l have a couple of bits from active intent and love them.
I walk everywhere due to not being able to drive be a useful of a brain disease.
I go to the gym a few times a week.
Plus have been trying to do a little yoga st home to stretch myself out really good.
Thanks for the chance.
Yay for larger sizes that was totally a good move, thanks The Warehouse boss people. I walk – have a love/hate thing going on with the Wellington hills – and also enjoy Pilates and aqua jogging.
I like going on hikes with my dog and partner and going on walks and running at the beach with Rufus
working out with my family at the gym especially my 14 yr old daughter. This range would be awesome.
I go to fat yoga, I bike ride and I walk. Love this new range!
Probably my favourite is the weekly bootcamp
I go to on the weekend. We have a great group of people who support each other while training as a group.
Such a brilliant prize.
My exercise is walking and chasing an energetic 2 year old around.
It’s so good that stores especially the warehouse and more reasonably priced places are doing plus size range in the sports wear – I love it and the fabrics and colours are great.
I like waking and yoga it’s a good place to find my zen while being a Mumma to 2 active kiddos
I love walking , riding my bike and aqua Fitness is my favorite!
I walked the dog and kids at the beach this morning, maybe some new clothes would help motivate me to exercise more
I would LOVE to win this, I’m just getting back into exercising after breaking my foot in July. I go to a kickboxing gym 3x a week which is challenging but I feel great after. On the other days I love to go for a walk or a bike ride with my kids 🙂
I’ve not long ago started back at the gym. I’m loving the weights! Between working on lifting heavier weights and doing some cardio I’m finding my groove again.
I bought my first active clothes from the warehouse over the weekend and love them! I can’t wait to wear them to Zumba tonight!
We are so blessed that you are on here. You’re amazing Megan. I’m just starting on the healthy eating n gym. I’m using track pants as hadn’t found anything to fit me so after yr post looked at the warehouse but may need to go to a larger city as I bought 2 and 3xl but errr not big enough n yet that’s my size and was too chicken to try on. The gift card would b a blessing to anyone so thanks heaps for the chance.
Wow looks great, I would love something like this outfit for when I start sit down yoga in the new year. So great to see great price clothing for us ladies now.
I love that they are doing cool active wear I can fit. I used to be so jealous of all the great active wear they had for the smaller sizes. I mostly walk but sometimes like to dance with the fitness Marshall on YouTube!
I love to walk – put Miss 2 into her stroller and start pounding the pavement. Great way for both her and I go get some fresh air and a nice way to start the day x
Wow I love that on you. So pleased they have extended their size range. I love to swim or anything in the water. Have recently tried hot yoga but it was way too hot, might have to check out fat yoga!
I love it, the colour & design, love the cost & how it fits all womens of different sizes & it looks comfortable to wear. I will have to check it out ❤💚💙💖💛💜
I love aqua walking, walking especially on the beach & weirdly the gym, its just getting to the gym with motivation hehe otherwise I like to take out all my anger fustration & intense feelings & emotions doing heavy weights & sweating, heart racing
I walk everyday at least twice a day although I don’t have alot of choice in he matter as we don’t have a car but I am thankful otherwise I don’t think I’d be as keen to walk as I am. I’ve recently started doing Yoga too this is soooo amazing and I swear I’ve grown a couple inches taller. I gave up smoking just Iver a week ago and so with the money I’m saving I want to join a gym and make a real good go of it so I can be a fit healthy mumma and good role model for my 3 young sons. Wining this would be an incredible blessing and then absolutely no excuse not to get into the gym finally
i try and walk every day, drop my daughter off at school and walk the really long way home. im excited to go look at the new range, denim shorts just aren’t great for exercise
I play squash, go to the gym and walk quite a bit, love the new range, so colourful! I also agree about the drawstring, I don’t buy pants without them! Nothing worse than hitching up your pants running around the squash court!
In the last month I have started swimming and aqua aerobics which I love! I have always despised exercise but finding something I enjoy doing makes it so much easier. I’m a real water baby so it works well for me! And because I’m feeling more energised and fitter (for the first time in about 7 years!) I have joined the gym at the swimming pools so the classes are free, so I have also been doing some cardio on the treadmill, cross trainer and bikes when there are no classes! Such a nice time to get away from my kids (5 & 1) and practice some self love and care. My gym gear is currently old tights and t-shirts which doesn’t work too well so this would be amazing!
Love getting into walking with my s as he needs to keep active too. I nearly passed a few years ago and gained a lot of weight was 150kgs down to 94-97 I’m in that stuck stage at the moment and need to get out more have green script appointment so hopefully get back on track with that would love to get out in the water again need to find a pare of togs that fit my body now that’s a mission.
I live in active wear from the warehouse as its comfy and convenient <3
I love the active wear range. It’s so wonderful to have active wear available in my size. I love swimming and walking. Though due to medical conditions I cannot walk like I need it want to. Well done Meagan for convincing warehouse this line is needed. Thank you.
1-2 hour walk every morning after school drop off and then a walk/jog after diner with the kids sometimes there’s even running involved haha 🙂
The tops sure are a great fit, I would love to try the tights next. My exercise regime at the moment includes a walk in the morning and at lunchtime. Would love to do a Zumba class though 🙂
Tennis is my favourite form of exercise! I play on Saturdays in a local team, as well as twilight tennis on a Wednesday night, which is a fun social evening. Apart from that, there’s nothing quite like walking my dog at sunrise each morning. 😄🎾
I love walking my 4 month old in his pram! I’m at home most of the day cleaning etc which is excercise in itself so just going for a walk with my boy picking up my older kids from school is really nice and refreshing !
Love the look of the new Warehouse range and am so happy to know it’s in bigger sizes, so now I have no excuse not to go walking! My favourite way to workout is to do dance clips to the Fitness Marshall. You should check him out on youtube. He’s so entertaining and enjoyable to workout along to, it never feels like a chore to exercise.
Yes I love those clips! So much fun!
I walk to and from work. I try to cycle where I can. And I play indoor netball.
I like swimming for exercise, thats what i do most regularly but walking and stationary cycling also get a look in at times….:-)
Love getting out in the sunshine walking. Also dancing round the living room 🙂
Nothing consistent cause I lose motivation easily . Walking, Aqua Zumba (boo hiss, there is no classes where I might be moving to for work and going to Aquarobic classes across town just isn’t doable when you bus) and in a previous life I went to the gym and did cardio
Im so proud of The Warehouse extending their sizes! Love the information you have provided too Meagan! With exercise, I enjoy yoga (have done hot yoga in the past, really enjoyed it) and things like boxing/martial arts training etc. Love things that don’t feel like exercise, but actually are! 😀
I love the patterns on these! And that they match. I mostly do HIIT and strength based workouts.
I have increase the number of walks I do each week, and sometimes in the weekends, I jog for some of the distance as well. I know I should do more, but …
My favourite exercise of all time is walking. Not only is it affordable, but you can pretty much do it anytime and anywhere. Recently I’ve upped my fitness levels by walking up some incredibly steep hills here in Auckland.
So awesome to see bands catering for a wider range of sizes about time really! I have this year kicked up my fitness a level my goal was to do 5 event runs which I have done woohoo and I also had my second boxing bout which I won! I am desperately in need of new leggings as my big thigh problems wear them in the crotch haha would be amazing to win a gift card new gear for a new year and a new set of goals 😊🤞💕
I like to go to the gym and do some high intensity training but i dnt get much of a chance to go. I also spend a lot of time taking my toddler for walks on her new bike. I wish we had a fat yoga in tauranga I’d love to give it a go
Finally some decently priced and bigger active wear- yippee.
I love aqua aerobics- i have always loved water and so this is the perfect exercise for me, the fact that it is low impact is a great bonus too
i love yoga and spin classes the best! group workouts are awesome because you know everyone is in it together 😅
Due to a medical condition a lot of high impact exercise is off-limits, so I do walking, gardening and housework. And this summer I can finally get back into the water and start swimming after almost 4 years of not being able to swim due to chronic leg ulcers. I really hope the range will expand to include trackpants or yoga pants as I’m not allowed to wear leggings due to my medical condition.
I love walking with my dogs and doing weights at the gym. I feel like a workout is incomplete without weights!
I go to the gym, I really enjoy it and feel a lot better afterwards. I have also started taking my 2 year old walking with me. We walk around a running track at the local school. I also do a very slow run and she chases me and we play tag. She thinks is funny, it’s great when the weather has been awesome. And she burns off some energy as well 🙂
I use to enjoy the gym, use to spend 2hrs 5 days a week. But now with a ruptured ACL in my left knee I can only do a gentle walk. So enjoy the beach and taking the dogs for a slow walk.
I kind of love the lat pull down – no idea why but I do!!
I do too!
I’m beginning to enjoy the gym. I tried walking but don’t like it on my own. I met with a trainer & like you Meagan am mainly weights with a spot of cardio. I have struggled to find active wear in my size (especially tops O Cup Boobs) I can’t tell you how excited I am The Warehouse has extended their sizes!
Walking is my go to. Mainly because I have back issues and my 2 boys (9 & 3) can either walk or scooter with me. I will be doing swimming as well once our local pool opens.
I bootcamp 6 sessions a week, box once a week and do a circuit class on a Saturday morning. All this exercise keeps me sane but I am forever washing and wearing the same gym clothes. I would love to win this voucher as most of my gym clothes are starting to wear thin with all the extra wear
Hi, love do some walking and find Zumba fun (but tiring!) And also hrydro aerobics
I find swimming so helpful
I love going to the gym, i can just zone out put my headphones in ans just go for it. I also love walking this timw of year, amd with the evenings being lighter for longer and nice evening stroll is so relaxing.
I like to walk, we have a lovely area to walk around so that helps. I’m so glad the Warehouse are increasing their sizing range, I’m definitely going to get a couple of capris and will be looking out for a crop top.
My fave form of exercise is dancing i put my music on loud at home and jiggle all around 🙂
I love lifting weights.
I love to walk 😁
I play indoor netball with my girls, brother and nephews. Would love to get back into some tramping.
I like playing social netball each week lots of fun and I also like walking on the beach. This new range looks awesome
I walk and I used to do waka ama and Zumba until I did my back in. I miss it. I wonder if they have fat yoga in hawkes bay?
Thank you so much for sharing, I have just started my fitness journey a little walking and aqua jogging
I really enjoy walking. like walking with the kids while they ride their bikes. I’m taking up Zumba also .
want to lose a little weight before going to the gym
I like to dance! All kinds of music, no one watching, just let myself go
Congratulations Jo, I’ve got a $150 voucher for The Warehouse for you! Keep an eye on your DMs on Twitter xx
I do powerlifting! I only started a few months ago and my strength was awful. I had a lot of tears and meltdowns re past trauma with exercise, as well as feeling I’d never get anyway. Months down the line I am actually hitting strength goals and I am committed to it. It’s really good, I am really enjoying it!
I like to mix up between going to the gym and walking. I much prefer walking on sunny days, and am at my happy place if I am walking near water. At the gym I prefer doing weights but also use the treadmill for running intervals.
I really enjoy walking out in nature as well! But lately I’m fully into high intensity (but short 15 minute) boxing bag sessions – SO energizing and boy do you sweat lol
I have not exercised in so long that getting back into it is hard slog. I am too self consious to go the gym. I do some walking, a little bit of weights and my son is getting me a boxing bag for Xmas and my daughter is getting me some beautiful pink gloves, fairly excited. I used to do zumba at home and I’m going to start doing it once a week again. Love the variety. Once I’m more sorted I may do some swimming. Thanks for the awesome update regarding this active wear. I believe all types of bodies should have pretty but affordable gear. If you’re going to swear may as well look pretty haha
I love walking, it’s free and my kids love joining me
I like doing Zumba and walking although I definitely need to get back into a regular routine I’ve got a great 7k walk around my neighbour that takes me to the local reserve with Hill’s and bush it had amazing views too. I really should be making the most of it but as a busy student Midwife being on call majority of the time I havnt quite got my fitness routine incorporated in my day yet, would luv to win sme new threads, I find when you feel good in active wear that fits nicely it’s definitely motivates me to want to get out there
I walk every day!! Most days between 5-8km. If I can’t walk with my friend I walk on my treadmill. While I hope not to need to use the extended sizes for too long, it would mean the world right now!!
I enjoy walking, especially through the Bush. Live that it is cooler under the trees in the heat of summer.
I walk everywhere because we don’t own a car so I live in activewear. I could never buy the Warehouse tips because they were too small. But I’m excited for a 3-4XL. I also love doing yoga at home and have been known to crack out the Wii to help with my fitness.
Hi, love going to the gym. I enjoy doing weights, boxing, and other classes that they offer. I also enjoy swimming and cycling and going to do a tri in feb. Which will be my first event since i had knee surgery a couple of years ago. I love the range of workout gear that the warehouse offers i think that they are up there with other shops that sell work out gear. I love that they have such a great range of sizes , it makes it easily ready for everyone. Such great designs.
Does running round after a toddler count as exercise? 🙂
Absolutely, they’re so full on!
I love the gym (its become by sanity place) and walking. Really starting to enjoy long walks and hill climbs so thinking of taking up hiking. Love being outside in the fresh air in the country
Having just had heart surgery part of my recovery is attending a heart class at the gym. I can honestly say I was not looking forward to going but guess what I survived my first class and I’m even looking forward to going back next week. Having some Activewear from the Warehouse would make working out even easier.
Well done on surviving your first class! I started out doing the knee classes at the hospital when I was recovering and it was a great way to ease myself in to things (and a very important part of my recovery).
At the moment I’m 37 weeks pregnant so pregnancy swimming classes are my go to! Finding them so relaxing and kind on my joints! Also enjoying walking/waddling around my local park!
Love the new range! At the moment my favourite exercise is an early morning walk, it’s so nice to just walk and listen to my favourite music – it’s about the only me time I get and I definitely notice it lifts my spirit.
I’m limited at the moment due to a back injury so cycling is the best exercise for me. I don’t love it and I’d rather be lifting weights and do other gym based exercises but it is what it is – for now of course.
I like it go walking with my baby. Usually I take him to the park to play on the swings, but I’m working my way up to walking him to the library which is about twice the distance.
Walking! Good for the mind and the body. I need some new workout clothes and these look great. So funky too. So pleased The Warehouse has upped their game with size and trend!
I’m a walking but I would love to join up to a gym and lift some weights and mix it up a little 🙂
I’m not a fan of exercise as I am naturally lazy but it’s important for my mental health so just suck it up and do it while complaining pretty much the whole time lol I walk everyday and do yoga at home.There are some great resources on youtube for yoga.You look fabulous in your new work out gear and YAY for the warehouse getting their shit together and having such a fantastic size range in work out clothes!
I’m naturally lazy too, so I totally get you Kelly! That’s why I make sure to only do exercise I enjoy now – I hate zumba and running and social sports, so they get a hard pass from me. I find when I’m doing something I enjoy (and honestly, who ever thought that thing would be weights at the gym haha), it’s way easier to get it done
I like to walk and listen to audio books!
With having 6 kids I am already fairly busy but decided to join the gym for the first time in my life recently. I have had issues with my back since having my twins (babies 5&6) so I mostly do cardio and weights. I haven’t been able to find active wear in my size so I’m super excited to hear/see and check this range out!
Love getting out walking, fav place is halswell quarry/dog park, so many different tracks, beautiful scenery, so peaceful, love it 😊
I so want to try fat yoga. I haven’t done classes regularly lately but I was a very keen yogi a few years ago. Lately I’ve just been walking.
You should come along Lena, it’s so much fun!
I like walking and like you Megan prefer somewhere pretty and scenic. I also go to a class near me designed for bigger people that a lovely lady runs and the people are really supportive
i’m still recovering from nearly “breaking” my knee in 2015, it’s an ongoing battle! Finally getting back into leg day at the gym, focusing on my strength with my PT – I love lifting heavy!
I like walking, going to the gym and swimming. I used to be a competitive swimmer when I was younger so instead of swimming 6km a session like I used to I like to bob around and it’s more of a relaxing time than hard out exercise!
I love incorporating exercise into my daily life so I walk to and from work and also try and do all my catch ups with friends over a walk :). I also do yoga a couple of times a week – I’m with you on the feeling of it being necessary for my mind as well as my body! And I try and play team sports – coz there’s no motivation like a bit of healthy competition haha. Yay would love to try ghe new warehouse range! Xx
I got into crossfit this year after doing a bootcamp and go to a high intensity class twice a week – it really works up a sweat, so I need something that breathes and is comfortable. I love Active Intent gear for this! And I desperately need some more, so a gift card would be perfect 😉
I love loooove walking, but have recently joined a boxfit class, and while I’m slower than everyone, I never stop, and ask for alternate exercises for ones I can’t manage, and am shown nothing but encouragement from every person there!
Making sure you ask for alternate exercises is so important! I’m going to have to see if my gym does boxfit classes, thanks for the reminder!
You’re welcome 🙂 this new topic print us just awesome!
*tropical print
Wow I’m so excited to see this affordable range for bigger woman. And it is beautiful. I desperately need to exercise and I know it, but so far I’ve used all the excuses in the book not to. I’m sick of feeling so uncomfortable. I actually thought I might start walking my kids to daycare. At least that would be a start. And it would just be a bonus if I can look good doing it. 😉😉😉
My best advice is to find something you enjoy doing – it shouldn’t feel like a chore because then you won’t want to do it! Walking your kids to daycare is a great start.
YAY!!!!!!!!! so excited!! Personally i do walking and love dancing around the house.
p.s. is it all the range with these new sizes or just some? finding it difficult to see which ones have the larger sizes unless i’ve searched incorrectly :/
As I’ve mentioned in my blog post, the range available in the extended sizing is pretty small at the moment but there are more pieces coming. To see what’s available in your size, use the search function on the left hand side (if you’re on desktop) to find your size and it will let you know what is available 😀
I like my anything with an instructor! I’m not very self motivated so someone telling me what to do is great! I love Aquarobics and bootcamp
Walking round the block, at Hagley park and different places on holidays 🙂
My husband park the car 50 mins out of the city and walk the stretch of Oriental Bay (welly) into work each day. The weather has been perfect and its its an excellent way to get some activity in an officr job!
I am a walker that is what I enjoy sometimes by myself and sometimes with my dogs.:)
walking the dog or gentle physio from the comfort of my home
Ohh yes I saw the flowery ones in Palmy warehouse got excited Had my 19 year old with me so it was all about her but I will be going back. And yes the 2xl are a bit tight so would love the 3xl. And did a circuit 3 weeks ago and have seriously hurt my knee so waiting for that to get better to continue . Might take the wawa for a little walk today such a beaut day here. And would love to win for birthday yesterday didn’t get anything .
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At the moment I’m very limited to the pool due to a big knee injury but I’m slowly working on getting back to walking. My favourite is walking my dog. I’m extremely lucky to live in a beautiful, dog friendly town with so many different, pretty places to walk her off lead. Also, it’s great in summer because we can walk to the river for a swim, best of both worlds.
I love boxing especially after a rough day and paddle boarding in the summer
I do gentle exercises as I have Fibromyalgia which includes walking when I feel well and in house exercises on a yoga mat or with dumb bells.
I enjoy walking, yoga, planks.
Unfortunately I just busted my knee (twisted and tore cartilage), so I’ll need to find some alternatives for a while, so some new gym gear would be a great motivator 🙂
I do a tonne of walking, I have weights and a stepper at home that I use every day and I have consession cards to my local pools which is great for the steam rooms and Spas. Not too sure on the top but might go out and get the pants today, I did see them at my local and they look great on You!
I love my small local boot camp 😊 It really pushes me to do different things and work harder than I would do on my own lol
And I LOVE this new activewear! Popped down and bought some as soon as I saw it on Insta! 🙌🏻
Walking with a friend. We keep each other motivated, and the times passes really quickly as we catch up on each other’s lives.
I like my beach walks and playing tennis for exercise.
I love the stationary bike! If fat yoga classes were around in my area I’d absolutely be into that, I’m much too nervous to go to a regular yoga class.
Have just started Butterbean Motivation zuu bootcamp and really enjoy the camaraderie and encouragement given to do what you can, keep moving and finish the set together.
Walking! I love the print!
Im a walker too, but have been thinking about yoga for so long but have just been a bit nervous to try it, very jealous of your “Fat Yoga” classes, be great to have something like that in Chch!
I do some walking every day and use my Exercycle when it’s not doubling as a clothes/jewelry hanger! 😳
Walking. But currently working on stairs for cardio and enjoying the quick but rapid heart work out
I’ve just recently learned to walk up stairs again! I’m a bit wobbly and slow coming down but I’ve definitely mastered the up (honestly, I never thought I’d spend so much time thinking about stairs 😂 )
You look so ace! Styli. 🙂 I enjoy swimming, stationary cycling & freestyle dancing; Yes please.
I really luv the sizes go up to 6XL (30) & the prints are excellent.