The Stylish Canadian’s Must-Have Gym Essentials

Workout wear has hit peak chic. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your high-performance tech game or need an elevated carryall for all your essentials, any avid gym-goer knows that style and function should never be mutually exclusive. Here, four fashionable Canadians share the active apparel and accessories that get them over the finish line.

Sasha Exeter is a Toronto-based content creator, podcast host, former elite athlete and one of Canada’s most influential voices in wellness and lifestyle. Known for her polished aesthetic and powerful storytelling, she merges style, substance and advocacy—using her platform to champion health, motherhood and perseverance.

Based in Toronto, Charles Mackenzie is a content creator and men’s tastemaker known for his polished sense of style and sharp eye for detail. With a clean, modern aesthetic, he uses fashion and beauty as a tool to encourage self-expression and break down barriers—aiming to help others feel seen, confident, and empowered to show up as themselves.

Favourite type of fitness? “As I get older, I’m focusing less on weights and really trying to remain flexible and lean. I love to run when it’s hot outside and do some form of calisthenics.”

Three words to describe your workout style? “Not that complicated.”

The one piece you can’t do without? “Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 sneakers. I love them because they’re so soft and easy on the knees.”

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