Fit Beauty: Functional Yoga Clothes

One of the things I love about yoga is that you can wear pretty much anything. You generally don't need a ton of support in the bust, like you would for, say, step aerobics, and because everyone is focused on their own practice, you don't have to worry about looking super cute.

(Don't misunderstand me. Looking super cute is always a good choice if that's a concern of yours at the gym. But it's great when it's just that -- a choice.)

However, in addition to having a choice regarding how fashionable your yoga attire is, you can also opt for functional yoga clothes. That's right -- these clothes are actually designed to help you!

The Perfect Core Collection - lucy
Lucy, a company that has long been a favorite of mine for quality workout clothes that fit really, really well, now offers The Perfect Core Collection. With xBAR technology (eXtreme Body Reforming & Alignment) and the ultra-compressive lucy powermax in long pants ($98), capris ($88) and a racerback tank ($64), there's an option for everyone. And, as an added bonus, this same technology also works to smooth and slim trouble spots. Don't believe it works? Check out the site's reviews!

Knee pad yoga capri - Fila
In both yoga and Pilates, you spend a lot of time on the floor. For those of us with tender knees, the Fila Knee pad yoga capri ($55) is a godsend -- trust me; Fila sent That's Fit a pair to review. The pants look normal enough that you could wear them while running a few errands on the way home from your yoga class (though the knee pad isn't completely unnoticeable).

Stick-e Yoga Socks
Another common gripe in yoga (at least for me) is that my sweaty feet slip and slide all over the floor. But, I'm not about to give up the feeling of my individual toes connecting to the floor. That's where Stick-e Yoga Socks ($19.95) comes in. Your toes stay exposed, they absorb sweat and provide a non-slip grip, not to mention they let you practice comfortably everywhere, no matter how slippery the floor is. (They offer gloves that provide the same benefit, too. You know, in case your hands "glisten" when you hold downward facing dog for more than 30 seconds.)

Once you've got your gear, maybe you'll want to try it out with Jillian Michaels' new yoga DVD!