Kick Butt Like Katie With Her Athleisure and Workout Essentials

Alo is one of Katie’s go-to athleisure brands, and you’ll see why as soon as you try their signature Airlift fabric: It’s lightweight with just the right amount of compression for any type of workout. Go for the 7/8 length if you want a pair that won’t bunch at the bottom.

Bra tanks are a beautiful thing: They eliminate the need for another layer of clothing that can get in the way, but they’re also easy to layer for anyone who prefers a little more coverage. This one has a trendy mock neck and flattering back cutout to shake up your normal bra rotation.

Hoka’s ultra-cushioning running shoes have taken off in recent years because they meet the needs of everyone from elite runners to people recovering from injuries to those suffering from joint pain. Their innovative soles cradle your feet and can help relieve pain from plantar fasciitis or prevent soreness from long walks, which Katie’s been doing a lot of lately, and they’re still lightweight enough to wear for a 5k race. Get Katie’s exact look with the eggshell blue version — they’re perfect for spring!

Katie and John have both been using HidrateSpark bottles, which connect to an app on your phone to help you track how much you’re drinking throughout the day and remind you when it’s time to have another sip of water. The app will even make a recommendation for how much you should be drinking based on your age, weight, and activity levels, and as an added bonus, the app keeps track of your bottle so you won’t lose it at the park again. 

We like getting credit every time we exercise…including walks to the fridge. Fitbits make it easy to track every step throughout the day, and the Fitbit luxe is sleek enough — and holds enough charge — to wear all day, every day. 

If you haven’t gotten on the Exercise Dress train yet, now’s the time. It’s the best of every world: Cute enough for lunch dates, comfortable enough to wear all day, and athletic enough to actually work out in. You can even layer it with a sweater on top or a turtleneck underneath in cooler weather. Katie has one from Outdoor Voices, the original purveyor of everyone’s new favorite staple piece, and she wears it for everything, from trips to the farmers’ market to morning walks.

Katie’s pilates instructor, Ashley, says Manduka yoga mats are the way to go because of the versatility of their offerings. They come in different thicknesses, like the 6mm Pro or 4mm Ekolite, and usually have one smooth side and one that’s a little more grippy for different people’s preferences. Manduka even makes a travel mat you can tuck into your suitcase so you can stretch and do core exercises wherever you are.

You’d be surprised by the difference a good pair of socks can make to your workout by keeping your feet cool, dry, and blister-free. Bombas socks have been carefully designed to avoid every sock annoyance in the book, and the performance socks are even more breathable to make every workout that much more comfortable. If you need another reason to invest in a pair, Bombas donates one pair of socks to community organizations helping the homeless for every pair you buy. Everyone wins.

If you’re sick of keeping your sports bras for running, yoga, everyday wear, and squat jumps straight, look no further than the Ultimate Bra from Athleta, one of Katie’s favorite sources for activewear that’s both cute and functional. It comes in an A-C cup size and a size for D cups and up, and it’s lightweight and quick-drying while also being supportive enough for a range of workouts.