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Toss your ratty sweats and get prepared to turn some heads with stylish yet practical get-fit garb

By Kevin Aeh and Jenn Thompson Photographs by Donna Rickles

ACTIVE APPAREL Don't be afraid to work up a sweat in these made-for-comfort clothes. These breathable pieces are built to last more than just a few rounds.

ON HIM:
Gray striped jacket by Ben Sherman, $99 at Bloomingdale's.Red chakra tee by Be Present, $29 at exhale.Black running shorts by Nike, $30 at Niketown.Red DS Trainer 11 by Asics, $100 at Fleet Feet.

ON HER:
Hoodie by Norma Kamali for Everlast, $175 at Jake.Black jeweled tank by Pink Lotus, $65 at exhale.Purple pants by Be Present, $70 at exhale.Green Trigon Ride by Saucony, $90 at Fleet Feet.

STREET STYLE These Technicolor threads are sure to get you noticed on the treadmill, and they're versatile enough to attract attention outside the gym as well.

ON HIM:
Orange pullover by Pearl Izumi, $70; blue Clima-FIT pants by Nike, $70; both at Fleet Feet.Green reversible fleece jacket by Triple Five Soul, $122 at Bloomingdale's.Black Nike Cesium shoes, $120 at Fleet Feet.

ON HER:
Graphic tank by French Connection, $58; long-sleeve blue Henley by Lucky Brand, $42; hot-pink track jacket by adidas, $70; black pants by Hard Tail, $56; all at Bloomingdale's.Blue Nike Free 5.0 shoes, $85; Wristband watch, $30; both at Niketown.

FLEXIBLE FASHION It's difficult to look attractive while contorted into Downward Dog, but these stretchy styles can help you bend that rule.

ON HIM:
Green Heritage zip-up hoodie, $75 at Niketown.Gray T-shirt, $28 at Crunch Fitness.Blue long-sleeve waffle tee, $25 at American Eagle Outfitters.Black yoga pant with dragon design by Be Present, $79 at exhale.

ON HER:
Pink Buddha jeweled tank by Pink Lotus, $64 at exhale.Hand-painted yoga pants by Victoria Keen, $147 at exhale.Gold yoga sweater by Nike, $95 at Niketown.Yoga-mat bag by Wendy Loo, $50 at exhale.Purple DS 11 Trainer by Asics, $100 at Fleet Feet.

WHERE TO BUY

American Eagle Outfitters
1000 W North Ave at Sheffield Ave (312-587-1881). El: Red to North/Clybourn. Bus: 72 North.

Bloomingdale's
900 N Michigan Ave at Delaware Ave (312-440-4460). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151 (24 hrs).

Crunch Fitness
939 W North Ave at Sheffield Ave (312-527-8100). El: Red to North/Clybourn. Bus: 72 North.

Equinox Fitness
200 W Monroe St at Wells St (312-337-1244). El: Brown, Green, Purple, Orange to Washington. Bus: 134, 135, 136, 156.

exhale
945 N State St at Walton Pl (312-654-8670). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 36 Broadway.

Fleet Feet
210 W North Ave at Wells St (312-587-3338). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus: 22, 36, 72.

Niketown
669 N Michigan Ave between Erie and Huron Sts (312-642-6363). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 3, X3, 4 (24 hrs), X4, 10, 26, 143, 144, 145, 146, 157, 151 (24 hrs).

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February 13, 2005
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