Gym Generation Guide
Frequently Asked Questions about Women's Sportswear & Gym Clothes
1. What sportswear do I need for the gym?
For most types of training, three basics are enough: well-fitting gym leggings, a supportive sports bra and a breathable workout top. For weight training, what counts is a secure fit that doesn't slip. For cardio, breathability is key. With this combination, you're fully set up for strength, cardio and functional training - and every piece combines freely with the rest.
2. What's the difference between gym leggings, a sports bra and a workout top?
Gym leggings give your legs and core support, and the high-waist band keeps them in place through squats and sprints. The sports bra stabilizes you in motion and reduces strain. The workout top gives your upper body freedom of movement and wicks sweat away. Together they make a coordinated outfit where every piece has a clear job.
3. How do I recognize quality fitness clothing for women?
By three things: the fabric (elastic, breathable, holds its shape even after many washes), the construction (clean, flat seams that don't chafe) and the fit (sits securely without digging in, and doesn't slip during training). Cheap fitness clothing stretches out, chafes at the seams or turns see-through when you sweat - quality gym clothes keep their shape, color and function.
4. Are the leggings squat-proof, and how does the clothing fit during training?
Our leggings are designed to be squat-proof and fit close to the body without digging in. With very light colors, we generally recommend a quick squat test in the mirror before your first intense session - with dark tones, you're always on the safe side. The firm, compressive fit makes sure nothing slips, whether it's deadlifts, lunges or sprints.
5. What size should I choose for women's sportswear?
Our fitness clothing has a regular, close-to-body fit - the elastic fabrics sit snug, and that's intentional. If you're between two sizes or prefer a looser fit, go with the larger one. You'll find exact measurements in cm in the size chart on every product page. When in doubt, our support team is happy to help you choose.
6. Can I wear the sportswear in everyday life too?
Yes - that's exactly what it's made for. A good gym outfit for women works not just in the gym but as an athleisure look in your free time: leggings with an oversized shirt, a sports bra under an open jacket, a top with jeans. Cut clean and kept in muted colors, our fitness clothing moves from training into everyday life without missing a beat.
7. How do I take care of my fitness clothing?
Wash elastic sportswear at 30 degrees C and skip the fabric softener - it coats the fibers and reduces breathability and elasticity over time. Air-dry instead of using the dryer. That's how fit, stretch and color last. Best practice for sports bras and leggings: wash them inside out in a laundry bag to protect the fabric even more.
8. How fast is delivery, and how do exchanges work?
Delivery within 1-3 business days, straight from our Swiss warehouse - no dropshipping, just quality checked and shipped from stock. If the size doesn't fit, an easy exchange is possible within 14 days; you'll find the full conditions on our shipping and returns page. International shipping is available - details and countries there as well.
Women's Sportswear That Trains With You
There are two kinds of gym clothes for women: the kind that looks good in the mirror, and the kind that still fits right three sets in. We build the second kind – since 2013, with the same standard we bring to everything we put in the gym. Gym leggings, sports bras and tops: sportswear for women who train seriously and still look put together afterwards.
Three Pieces, One System – That's All You Need
A complete gym outfit for women comes down to three pieces: a sports bra that supports you in motion, gym leggings with a firm high-waist band that stays put through squats and sprints, and a breathable top with freedom of movement through the upper body. That's all the gym requires. And that's exactly how our collection is built: every piece with a clear job, all of them freely combinable – instead of fifteen pieces, three that work.
How to Spot Quality Workout Clothes
Three criteria separate quality workout clothes from throwaway pieces: fabric, construction, fit. Good fabric is elastic, breathable and keeps its shape and color through many washes. Clean, flat seams don't chafe – not even on rep twenty. And the right fit sits firm without digging in. Cheap gym clothes stretch out, turn see-through when you sweat or pinch at the waistband. Ours don't – backed by over 1,000 reviews at 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Squat-Proof Means Exactly That
The most important question about gym leggings, answered straight: yes, our leggings are designed to be squat-proof – including at the bottom of a deep squat. The compressive high-waist fit keeps everything in place, through deadlifts and lunges alike. And one honest tip most brands won't give you: with very light colors, a quick squat test in the mirror before your first intense session is worth it. With dark tones, you're always on the safe side.
Your Gym Outfit – Function in the Gym, Athleisure Everywhere Else
Cut clean and kept in muted colors, our women's activewear works beyond training: leggings with an oversized shirt, a sports bra under an open jacket, a top with jeans. That's how training clothes become an outfit for the whole day – in the gym, on the way there and everywhere else.
Fitness Accessories for Women – Complete the Setup
The outfit is only half the setup: lifting straps, wrist wraps and training gloves also come in light pink and lavender, plus the booty band for warm-ups and backpacks in lavender or arctic mint. Same specs as the black range – same function, different colors. You'll find them in our gym accessories.
A Swiss Fitness Brand Since 2013 – Not a Trend Label in Womenswear Either
Gym Generation has been developing training clothes in Switzerland since 2013 – worn by over 60,000 customers, presented at three FIBO shows, shipped within 1–3 business days from our own warehouse. No dropshipping, no seasonal experiments: women's sportswear built to the same standard we've been developing for the gym for over twelve years. And if the size doesn't fit: easy exchanges within 14 days.