Behind the Design, Ep. 49: Physical Education – Vitality Athletic Apparel

Behind the Design, Ep. 49: Physical Education

Behind the Design, Ep. 49: Physical Education

Class Is In Session

It’s golden hour in the gym. Air thick with motion. Music low but pulsing. Socks up. Stripes sharp. PE class meets HIIT energy. 

She makes it look effortless. Sweat glistens like lip gloss.  A tank flung over the shoulder. Jogger swish in the hallway. It's the rush of movement and the calm that follows. The cool-down stretch. The iced coffee after. The feeling of summer—worn head to toe.

Meet the collection that turns errands into endorphins: Physical Education.

Inspired by gym class nostalgia but made for your 2025 lifestyle, this lineup brings playful contrast stripes, breathable layers, and sporty cuts that make dressing fun again. It's what you'd wear to homeroom if you had a Pilates class at 10 and coffee at 11.

“Physical Education is very nostalgic – reminiscent of your high school days. When you think back to gym class gossiping about boy. It has a youthful but nonchalant feeling.” – Chloe, Cofounder and Director of Product

Physical Education is a Vitality remix of PE classics guaranteed to turn heads. It bridges performance and lifestyle in a way that matches how our community dresses now: crop bras, retro shorts, throw-on tees, and pieces that go from mat to market.

It brings a fresh new look to our top-selling Cloud II line: sporty contrast stripes, elevated stitching, and bold color combos. 

All-new Cloud II styles include:

Cloud II Bar Bra and Tank - Sporty tops with joined Y-back straps and color-contrast details

Cloud II Multi Crop - Our first-ever capri-length Cloud II Pant!

Cloud II Multi Short -  Dolphin hem detail and color-contrast striping to take the cuteness level into the stratosphere

Cloud II Multi Jumper - An “out-and-about” piece with cute joined Y-back straps and contrast-color striping, plus the single-layered construction makes her even more comfortable and easier to put on and take off

Physical Education also introduces a new lifestyle-performance hybrid fabric: Vitality Motive, a brushed midweight material that’s stretchy, drapey, and soft on both sides.

Debut Motive styles include:

Vitality Motive Scoop Tee - A vintage ringer tee-inspired top for all you sporty girlies.

Vitality Motive Racer Tank - Contrast details, a V neck, and racer back give this modern tank its vintage vibes

Vitality Motive Dolphin Short - An easygoing throwback short with a loose fit, contrast piping, and cute dolphin hem

Vitality Motive Jogger - A casual, super-soft piece that’s perfect for warming up and winding down

Vitality Motive™ Men’s Crew Tee - Structured softness and a classic silhouette make this the ideal everyday tee

Vitality Motive™ Men’s Crew Tank - A versatile tank with a modest drop and shoulder-length cut

Vitality Motive™ Men’s Long Sleeve - A great layering piece with a classic silhouette and ample stretch

And one more for the guys: Our all-time top-selling men’s piece, the Vitality Prime® Train Short is back in new colorways Toffee and Owl. If you’re new to Vitality’s men’s line and unsure where to start, this is it. 

The Vitality Prime Train Short features an ultra-soft, ultra-breathable shell fabric and a mesh liner for added support. It has sweat-wicking tech, recycled materials, a dialed-in fit, and subtle design upgrades like color-matched reflective striping and strategic ventilation for cooling airflow. 

We’re also adding a new accessory to the lineup: the Crescent Sport Bag, a cute all-in-one gym bag with specific storage solutions for your toiletries, water bottle, yoga mat, keys, and wet clothes or dirty shoes. 

The Physical Education collection launches Thursday, June 26th, at 10am MT (12pm ET). But Shop Vitality app users and SMS subscribers get exclusive Early Access from 9:30–10am MT (11:30am –12pm ET)

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