14 Fun Costume Ideas Using Your Workout Clothes
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You probably have an awesome Halloween costume hiding in your closet and don't even know it. Instead of going out and dropping bank on a costume, use your workout gear as inspiration. Check out these suggestions for fun, easy, and cheap fitness-inspired costumes to wear this Halloween. Best of all, almost all of these costumes have elements to them that any fitness fanatic already owns.
— Additional reporting by Emily Bibb
Richard Simmons
Grab yourself a wig, some short shorts, and a tank, and you already have the makings of a Richard Simmons costume. Carry a portable radio with you on Halloween that plays hits from the '50s — you'll have everyone Sweatin' to the Oldies!
Cyclist
Spend a little time searching a secondhand clothing shop and your garage. Before you know it, you'll soon have the makings of a cyclist costume.
Go For the Gold
Cover yourself in medals and go as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Novelty medals are cheap and easy to find, or you can make your own with ribbon and gold craft paper. Don a spandex bodysuit, or wear black leggings with a red, white, and blue jacket or Olympic-themed shirt. Finish the look with a swim cap and goggles.