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, Content Creator

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. Favourite type of fitness? “I truly love to move my body in different ways! I’m a gym girlie and a Pilates princess, I enjoy running and I have a new-found love of boxing.” Three words to describe your workout style? “Functional, chic, fashion-forward.” The one piece you can't do without? "That’s an easy one—my Apple Watch. I’ve had every single version since the first one came out, and I love tracking all my daily movements on it.” [cta affiliate="skimlinks" align="center" format="button" url="https://www.apple.com/ca/watch/?afid=p240%7Cgo~cmp-23006951677~adg-186626422473~ad-773272402318_kwd-52218226~dev-c~ext-~prd-~mca-~nt-search&cid=wwa-ca-kwgo-watch-noncore_watchfam-watchfam-watchfamily_hero_buy_091925-2025-CAEN-AppleWatch-AppleWatch-apple+watch"]Shop Now[/cta]

Charles Mackenzie, Content Creator

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.” [cta affiliate="skimlinks" align="center" format="button" url="https://go.skimresources.com?id=130X979127&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saucony.com%2FCA%2Fen_CA%2Fendorphin-elite-2%2F195020799345.html%3Fgclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D19672037753%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADcwbmux70QlDPcW_C9spAC318oAj%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw9JLHBhC-ARIsAK4PhcpiHKrXjIAZl2B3ildZmT0qkEgMPAqL7TtWHlm2bW2LuEeSajeaqdcaAnBDEALw_wcB"]Shop Now[/cta]

Cailli Beckerman and Sam Beckerman, Content Creators

Known as Canada's most stylish dynamic duo, Cailli and Sam Beckerman are identical twin bloggers with a passion for all things fashion and beauty. With their fabulous "more is more" aesthetic, the two sisters inspire others to embrace self-expression, the joy of having fun and fearless authenticity. Favourite type of fitness? Cailli Beckerman (CB): “Power walking. I walk an hour and a half a day!” Sam Beckerman (SB): “Peloton. I’ve done over 6,000 workouts on it, and Alex T is my fave!” Three words to describe your workout style? CB & SB: “That’s so ’80s!” The one piece you can't do without? CB: “A fanny pack for all my stuff: lip balm, hard candies, keys, AirPods, phone and sunglasses.” [cta affiliate="skimlinks" align="center" format="button" url="https://go.skimresources.com?id=130X979127&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenorthface.com%2Fen-ca%2Fp%2Fbags-and-gear%2Fthe-base-camp-shop%2Flifestyle-829906%2Fbase-camp-lumbar-NF0A8BK5%3Fcolor%3DUBO%26size%3DOS%26utm_content%3Decomm%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3DCA%2B%7C%2Ben%2B%7C%2BHybrid%2B%7C%2BSHOP%2B-%2BAUT%2B~%2BAll%2B-%2BLow%2B-%2BCatch-All%2B-%2BGeneral%2B-%2BPMax%2BShopping%26utm_term%3D%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D21236325572%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADtlqy21f1c8JseX8nxyoNQAylqZf%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw9JLHBhC-ARIsAK4Phcp3ydosNFajTyvchMAVf-GsRwICisGJeyFWFqMm7RrYjVFT_GnXzOkaAjylEALw_wcB"]Shop Now[/cta] SB: “I swear by these workout gloves for my weight training. They have the best grip, and I don’t get blisters.” [cta affiliate="cj" align="center" format="button" url="https://propsathletics.com/collections/lagree-megaformer/products/props-freedom-black-aqua"]Shop Now[/cta] With files from Stephanie Davoli This article first appeared in FASHION’s October 2025 issue. Find out more here.

2025-10-09T13:26:33Z