Workout clothes can cost less and still do the job. A lower price doesn't excuse shorts that fight you through a squat or a tee that holds onto sweat.
The best men's workout clothes under $50 start with The One Short, The One Jogger, The 24-7 Tee and The Training Day Muscle Tank. Together, they cover the core of a training week. Add The O2 Run Short Lined 5in for dedicated miles, The One Jacket for lightweight coverage, The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie for cool weather and The 24-7 Boxer Brief underneath it all.
Every pick in this guide is available under $50 when you join Fabletics VIP membership.
The Short Answer: What to Buy First
Start with The One Short for mixed training. Add The O2 Run Short Lined 5in when running is the main event. The 24-7 Tee handles workouts and the rest of the day. The Training Day Muscle Tank brings more airflow to hard lifting sessions.
Quick Picks
- Best Overall Short: The One Short
- Best Short for Running: The O2 Run Short Lined 5in
- Best Jogger for Training and Rest Days: The One Jogger
- Best Tank for Lifting: The Training Day Muscle Tank
- Best Everyday Tee: The 24-7 Tee
- Best Lightweight Training Jacket: The One Jacket
- Best Cool-Weather Layer: The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie
- Best Budget Underwear: The 24-7 Boxer Brief
Best Overall Short: The One Short
If you only buy one pair, make it The One Short. It's our best overall pick because Boundless fabric gives it high stretch, quick-dry performance and a lightweight feel — and it's backed by a 98% recommend rate across 1,400+ reviews. It works for training, swimming and everyday wear without forcing a wardrobe change.
Choose a 5in inseam for less fabric around the knee. Choose 7in for more coverage. Lined options add built-in support. Unlined options let you choose the base layer. Hidden pockets, zip pockets, a cell-phone pocket and a towel loop keep the practical stuff handled.
Best For: Mixed training, swimming and days that don't end at the gym.
The One Short
Train in it. Swim in it. Live your best life in it. Our top-selling performance short is armed with everything you need to adapt on the fly. From beach days to barbells — always be ready.
Fabric Details
Boundless. Elevate your everyday with this do-it-all performance fabric. Its quick-dry properties make it ideal for all-day wear, no matter the forecast. High-stretch fibers ensure it molds to your every move.72% Nylon 28% Spandex
Best Short for Running: The O2 Run Short Lined 5in
Running puts the same demands on your shorts mile after mile: airflow, support and room to move. The O2 Run Short Lined 5in is our running pick because its 5in inseam, built-in liner and mesh panels provide all three — reviewers give it a 99% recommend rate.
EveryWear fabric adds four-way stretch and sweat-wicking performance. Mesh panels provide 360-degree ventilation. The 5in inseam keeps extra fabric away from your stride, while the built-in lining adds support without a second layer.
Reflective details help in low light. A hidden zip pocket keeps small essentials secure. Anti-static construction and a lightweight feel keep the focus on the run, where it belongs.
The O2 Run Short also comes in 7in and unlined options. The 5in lined version is the direct pick when you want airflow, support and stride clearance together.
Best For: Road miles, treadmill runs and workouts built around forward movement.
The O2 Run Short Lined 5in
Formally the Infinite Short. Engineered for speed, breathability, and movement. With 360° ventilation, mesh panels, a sleek drape, and smart storage (including a hidden zip pocket), they’re built to run, made for beyond.
Fabric Details
EveryWear. Built to perform. EveryWear's weightless, no-frills construction disappears on your body so you can push harder, move faster, go longer. Four-way stretch moves in every direction, and sweat-wicking tech handles high-intensity output from start to finish.90% Poly, 10% Elastane.
Best Jogger for Training and Rest Days: The One Jogger
Some days call for more coverage than shorts. The One Jogger uses quick-dry, high-stretch Boundless fabric for warmups, mobility work and lighter training, and it holds a 99% recommend rate across nearly 1,500 reviews. Ergonomic seams follow natural movement, while the athletic cut tapers through the leg without limiting a squat.
Storage stays practical. Hidden, zip and external pockets give your phone and keys somewhere secure to go. Regular 29in, Short 27in and Tall 32in inseams make the fit more specific than a one-length compromise.
The One Jogger runs true to size and is available in XS through 4X.
Best For: Warmups, lighter training, travel and rest days.
The One Jogger
Designed with versatility in mind. Lightweight fabric and an athletic cut come together to create the ultimate do-it-all jogger. Ergonomic seams allow for seamless, natural movement.
Fabric Details
Boundless. Elevate your everyday with this do-it-all performance fabric. Its quick-dry properties make it ideal for all-day wear, no matter the forecast. High-stretch fibers ensure it molds to your every move.79% Nylon 21% Spandex.
Best Tank for Lifting: The Training Day Muscle Tank
A lifting tank should give your shoulders room to move and help manage heat. The Training Day Muscle Tank does both with Mens Seamless fabric, anti-chafe construction and a mesh back panel, earning a 90% recommend rate from reviewers.
The fabric blends 64% nylon and 36% polyester. Its seamless, anti-chafe construction reduces friction. A mesh back panel adds ventilation where heat builds. Four-way stretch follows presses, pulls and overhead work without fighting your range.
The fit is close and true to size. Sizes run from XS through XXL. Breathable, sweat-wicking fabric handles the work while the lightweight construction stays out of it.
Best For: Weightlifting, strength circuits and intense training sessions.
The Training Day Muscle Tank
Max sweat. Tackle your toughest workouts with a high-performance tank. Seamless, anti-chafe fabric, and a mesh back panel for increased ventilation: you're all set to power through your most intense workouts.
Fabric Details
Seamless. This ultra-lightweight, sweat wicking performance fabric is engineered for exertion. With the perfect balance of stretch, support, and ventilation, you can turn up the intensity without getting uncomfortable or distracted. 64% Nylon, 36% Polyester
Best Everyday Tee: The 24-7 Tee
Not every workout top needs to look technical. The 24-7 Tee uses Hybrid365 fabric for a softer feel with sweat-wicking performance and four-way stretch, and it carries a 99% recommend rate from reviewers. A durable rib collar keeps the shape clean. UV protection adds another practical detail when training moves outside.
The regular fit works for the gym, work meetings and the hours between them. Lightweight construction keeps it easy to layer. The 24-7 Tee runs true to size from XS through 4X.
Best For: Everyday wear, lighter workouts and gym-to-plans days.
The 24-7 Tee
Made from our signature Hybrid365 fabric, a buttery soft blend that wicks sweat and moves with you in four directions, this tee is built for all day, every day wear. From the gym to the couch to wherever the day takes you, it just works.
Fabric Details
Hybrid365. Whether you want to work out or just hang out, this cotton/modal premium fabric gives you the best of both worlds: a performance blend edge with a soft hand feel.57% Cotton 38% Modal 5% Spandex.
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Best Lightweight Training Jacket: The One Jacket
The One Jacket is for warmups and outdoor sessions when a hoodie feels like too much. Boundless fabric gives it high stretch without the weight of an insulated layer, and every reviewer who's rated it so far recommends it (100%).
Quick-dry and moisture-wicking performance help during warmups, sprints and transitions outdoors. Reflective detailing adds visibility in lower light. Secure zip pockets hold small essentials, while the athletic fit stays close without turning rigid.
That makes The One Jacket distinct from a cool-weather pullover. Choose it when you need a lightweight training layer you can remove, carry and put back on without much thought.
Best For: Warmups, outdoor training and active transitions.
The One Jacket
Designed with versatility, this lightweight, quick dry jacket can do it all thanks to an athletic fit and secure zip pockets. From sprints to supermarkets — always be ready.
Fabric Details
Boundless. Elevate your everyday with this do-it-all performance fabric. Its quick-dry properties make it ideal for all-day wear, no matter the forecast. High-stretch fibers ensure it molds to your every move.79% Nylon, 21% Elastane.
Best Cool-Weather Layer: The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie
When you want more warmth than The One Jacket, choose The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie. ComfortKnit uses a double-grid texture to regulate temperature with lightweight insulation, and reviewers back it with a 98% recommend rate.
The fabric feels cool to the touch, then holds warmth without heavy bulk. A refined raglan shoulder keeps the shape structured. The hood adds coverage, while the kangaroo pocket includes a secure media sleeve.
Wear it solo in cool weather or add it between a tee and an outer layer. The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie runs true to size from XS through 4X.
Best For: Cool-weather training, warmups and low-bulk layering.
The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie
Built in our ultra-soft ComfortKnit fabric, this quarter-zip hoodie balances lightweight insulation with a cool-to-the-touch feel that adapts to your day. A refined raglan shoulder and a structured hood give it a sharp silhouette, while a kangaroo pocket with a secure media sleeve keeps essentials close. Whether layered or worn solo, it delivers quiet confidence with engineered comfort.
Fabric Details
ComfortKnit. Cool when it counts, warm when it matters. Innovative ComfortKnit keeps your temperature regulated with a lightweight double grid knit texture. Warmth without the weight, structure without the bulk, and softer than you’d expect. ComfortKnit is ideal for year-round wear.100% Polyester.
Best Budget Underwear: The 24-7 Boxer Brief
Workout underwear matters most when it gets something wrong. The 24-7 Boxer Brief uses Hybrid365 fabric for locked-in security, airflow and movement, and it holds a 96% recommend rate across 10,000+ reviews. The cotton-modal blend stays breathable, while spandex adds four-way stretch. Sweat-wicking performance helps during training without making the fabric feel purely technical.
The fit runs true to size from XS through 4X. Wear it for workouts or everyday use. The base layer shouldn't demand a costume change either.
Best For: Training, everyday wear and a first upgrade to the base layer.
The 24-7 Boxer Brief
Made from our signature Hybrid365 fabric, these everyday boxers will give you everything you need: all day comfort, locked-in security, freedom of movement, and room to breathe.
Fabric Details
Hybrid365. Whether you want to work out or just hang out, this cotton/modal premium fabric gives you the best of both worlds: a performance blend edge with a soft hand feel.57% Cotton 38% Modal 5% Spandex.
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How to Start a Workout Wardrobe for Under $50
New VIPs can start with an eligible pair of shorts and a tee or tank for under $50 through our introductory offers. That gives you a complete top-and-bottom workout combination from day one. Add a jogger or outer layer later, based on how you actually train.
New VIP members can get 3 for $19 tees and tanks. Terms apply.
The Best Men's Workout Clothes Under $50 at a Glance
- Mixed Training: The One Short. High-stretch, quick-dry Boundless fabric.
- Running: The O2 Run Short Lined 5in. 360-degree ventilation and built-in support.
- Full-Length Training: The One Jogger. Ergonomic seams and 3 inseam options.
- Lifting: The Training Day Muscle Tank. Seamless construction and a mesh back panel.
- Everyday Wear: The 24-7 Tee. Sweat-wicking Hybrid365 fabric.
- Light Active Coverage: The One Jacket. Quick-dry fabric and reflective details.
- Cool-Weather Training: The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie. Lightweight insulation and temperature regulation.
- Base Layer: The 24-7 Boxer Brief. Breathable four-way stretch.
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Sizing Across the Men's Line
Most products in this guide run true to size from XS through 4X. The Training Day Muscle Tank runs true to size from XS through XXL. The One Jogger adds Regular 29in, Short 27in and Tall 32in inseams.
Start with the pieces your workouts demand most. Add the rest when your routine gives each piece a clear job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Best Men's Workout Clothes Under $50?
The best men's workout clothes under $50 with Fabletics VIP pricing start with The One Short for mixed training, The O2 Run Short Lined 5in for running, The One Jogger for full-length coverage, The Training Day Muscle Tank for lifting and The 24-7 Tee for everyday wear. Add The One Jacket for lightweight active coverage, The GridTech Quarter Zip Hoodie for warmth and The 24-7 Boxer Brief for the base layer.
How Much Should Men's Workout Clothes Cost?
Men's workout clothes should cost enough to deliver the construction the workout needs, not extra for an unsupported label. Judge value by fabric, stretch, sweat control, fit and useful details. For new Fabletics VIP members, category offers can bring a core rotation under $50 without stripping out performance features.
What Fabric Is Best for Men's Workout Clothes?
The best fabric depends on the job. Boundless fabric brings high stretch and quick-dry performance to mixed training. EveryWear adds four-way stretch, sweat control and ventilation for running. Mens Seamless reduces chafing during hard workouts. Hybrid365 balances softness and performance for everyday tops and underwear. ComfortKnit adds lightweight insulation for cooler conditions.
Is Fabletics True to Size for Men?
Every product in this guide is listed as true to size. Most run from XS through 4X. The Training Day Muscle Tank runs from XS through XXL. The One Jogger also offers Short 27in, Regular 29in and Tall 32in inseams. Use the men's size guide and confirm the selected product page before ordering.
What's the Difference Between The One Short and The O2 Run Short?
The One Short is the broader training pick. Boundless fabric provides high stretch and quick-dry performance across lifting, swimming and everyday wear. The O2 Run Short is built more specifically for running, with EveryWear fabric, mesh panels, 360-degree ventilation, reflective details and a hidden zip pocket. Choose The One Short for versatility. Choose The O2 Run Short for repeated miles.
Can You Build a Full Workout Wardrobe for Under $50?
You can build the core of a workout wardrobe for under $50. New VIPs can combine two qualifying shorts with three qualifying tees or tanks for $39 before tax and shipping, giving you a five-piece rotation for training. Joggers and outer layers sit outside that initial total.
What Counts as an Affordable Men's Activewear Brand?
An affordable men's activewear brand pairs accessible pricing with specific performance construction. Look for named fabrics, usable stretch, sweat control, secure storage and fit options. A low price without a clear job is just a low price. The real measure is how much of your routine each piece can handle.
