Though I enjoy a good workout and love an early morning run, I tend to fall off at times when it comes to consistently working out. But I absolutely jumped at the chance when I was invited to the New Year, New You event by JCPenney. Dancing with the Stars champ Karina Smirnoff would be on hand leading a dance class, so I knew I had to attend.

But besides the opportunity to be whipped in to shape by a DWTS pro, I loved the JCPenney Xersion and CityStreets activewear lines. They’re chic {you won’t be embarrassed to be seen in these gym clothes!} and super affordable.

Karina looked fit in JCPenney’s Xersion and CityStreets Activewear lines as she led dance classes and juiced healthy treats with JCPenney’s Bella High Power Juice Extractor and Magic Bullet Blender.

I felt the burn during the dance class, but Karina kept it lighthearted and fun {she emphasized remembering your posture: point those nipples to the sky!}. I had to snap a pic with her afterwards, especially since we were rocking the same pair of Xersion pants {mine in pink, hers in green}. *JCP provided attendants with an outfit of their chose.*

I’ve never shopped at JCPenney for activewear, but I was clearly missing out. The pants were snug but didn’t reveal any dreaded buttcrack while I was moving around. And I actually wore the leggings earlier in the day with a pair of flat boots because they don’t look like workout gear. The colorful seam down the side really elevates the look. Here’s a better look at my head to toe workout attire from JCPenney.

And here are some other picks from the Xersion line I absolutely adore. Say bye bye to sloppy workout gear. This activewear is the perfect mashup of fashion and function.

1. Xersion Fitted Ankle Leggings, $22. 2. Xersion Short-Sleeve V-Neck Graphic Tee, $10. 3. Xersion Half-Zip Pullover, $20. 4. Xersion Banded Pants, $15. 5. Xersion Racerback Singlet Tank Top, $8. 6. Xersion Print Ankle Leggings, $20.