"During the pandemic, like everyone else, I bought lots of home-gym equipment: a stepper that permanently lives under my couch, many (many) booty bands, a few kettlebells, and lots of light free weights. I already owned a variety of workout clothes thanks to previous gym stints, but this time was different. This time, thanks to the women of TikTok and Instagram, I was being influenced. Not only was I taking notes from their workouts, I was also taking notes on their style and everything they used during their workouts. Courtney was tucking her oversize shirt into the back of her sports bra? Well, then, so was I. Alissa Ashley was wearing perfectly loose long sleeves to the gym? Me too. Leanna Deeb was working out in just a Nike sports bra and three-inch-inseam running shorts? I’m not there yet, but maybe one day." Head to the link in our bio to see everything our writer @tembae has bought — from workout clothes to protein shakes — since heading (back) to the gym in January.