I used to exercise a lot, then I stopped, and now I need some motivation to get back into it. I…read moredon't know about you, but for me I am (solely) motivated by purchasing pretty new exercise clothes, which is how I ended up taking a detour into Sweaty Betty one Friday afternoon. First things first - this shop is baltic hot roasting warm. I guess it's called Sweaty Betty for a reason. I felt like I'd done a class of Bikram Yoga by the time I left, and that was just from having a browse. Now, onto the clothes. These aren't your dull, uninteresting workout clothes. They're bright, colourful, stylish and very drool-worthy. They also sell sneakers, workout accessories like running gloves and yoga mats. The downside is the price - you aren't talking cheap stuff here, as a pair of leggings will set you back around anywhere between £40 - £90. I got chatting to the staff members who are possibly the friendliest people on the planet and they told me about the free fitness classes offered in-store. Free, you say - that sounds like my kind of thing. There's yoga, HIIT and a special class called Fly, Flex, Flow which they are just doing for a few weeks. To get into these classes you need a Sweaty Betty card (free) and you sign up online. I'm definitely going to give one a try and then treat myself to some shiny new leggings as a reward.

Hi, I'm Fiona and I'm a gym addict. There I said it, although my daily gym check-ins probably gives…read morethis away. Sweaty Betty is a haven for me, so many gorgeous clothes and colours and stuff I would happily wear shopping or to lunch post gym. Confession, I've never bought clothes from here. But knowing friends who have, the stuff is great quality. (I'm just waiting for pay-day, and a sale is currently on, so will make a purchase soon and re-review.) I visited here thanks to Denise telling me about an event to do with nutrition and sport, also sponsored by Juice Warrior and Healthy Nibbles. The staff from all companies were great, but the lady from Sweaty Betty who had a PhD in Nutrition led the talk and was so honest. It's lovely to see a brand have passionate employees who were all forms of gym-goers, from runners, to yogis. They also offer free circuit classes, yoga, and runs. Just check on the blackboard beside the changing room.

New opening on Sauchiehall street but these guys are well known for selling sports products to…read morepeople who don't do sports a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos. What's there? Inside is like an Aladdin's cave with most sports wear that you could ever want weather it's for kids, women or men. There are rows and rows of trainers & gym shoes in lots of styles & colours. They stock a wide selection of clothing also with bags, and smaller sporting equipment. Prices Sports direct is possibly one of the cheaper options to buy sporting equipment, clothing or shoes. Outside the door there are lots of brollies for when it's raining. Overall good value for money

The ladies that make up the Lululemon Glasgow showroom team are awesome! They are always welcoming,…read moreeager to assist, and love getting involved in their city. If you've been to a Lululemon in the states or Canada, please note that this is a showroom. It's very small and does not often carry the latest styles or prints. They do carry all the staples and typically have quite a few items marked down (you have to keep an eye out for the purple stickers). The only downside to Lulu in the UK is the pricing. The only difference on the tags is the currency sign in front of the number. If a pair of wunder unders is priced at 98#s that means that it retails for $98 USD. It's definitely a huge jump in price, but if you need the items that bad you'll pay the increase in prices. They offer free community classes on Saturdays and Sundays and frequently feature new recipes and exercies on their Facebook page. If you're new to Glasgow and are eager to join the fitness world stop into the store and check out the variety of information they have about various studios and clubs in the area! One last thing - they do not accept cash under any circumstances. Cards only. Prepare accordingly.

Yes, the price tag is a bit shocking, however, a friend once said, Lululemon is to a fitness…read moreenthusiast what diamonds are to normal people - and that is a perfect analogue: this fitness gear may be expensive, but it is also beautiful and lasts for ages and ages. I first came here for one of their Sunday boot camps, a challenging free class that both my boyfriend and myself could take part in. After the class, we had a nice chat with staff members and fellow class participants over some snacks delivered by the Whole Foods Market. Months later, we returned for some wardrobe update (mainly for the boy, but hey, those rose patterned leggings were just meant for me). Not only did we get all the help and advice we needed, but the girls even remembered us and greeted us like friends they just didn't see for a long time. Absolutely amazing!

It's a store full of Celtic merchandise. It's a specific market they're shooting for, and dammit,…read morethey hit it square on. The staff know their stuff, the shop is always spotless, and even the upsell at the till point isn't that bad. I got a shirt printed for my son, and while waiting, browsed my way into buying a reduced shirt for myself. Honestly, if you want something to do with Celtic, there's no better place. If you don't, then you'll never set foot in the place at all. If you're a Celtic fan, you'll be in heaven, and your pennies go directly to the club, so it's a win-win. Can't say anything bad about it, as a man of the green-and-white persuasion ;)

I popped into this store just before Christmas to buy a few presents. It was a nice place with…read moreplenty of choice but the staff were absolutely clueless. I presume they are all Celtic fans but every simple question I asked such as "what is the latest dvd?" "what is the latest book?" was met with a blank look and a "err, I dunno." I asked every member of staff working at the time these questions and none of them knew! I mean the staff were all friendly enough but I think they could do with brushing up on their knowledge of Celtic merchandise.

The entire stock of this shop seems to consist of printed t-shirts with themes that are vaguely…read moresport related. Mainly formula one and related car sports - this place does have some quite funny t-shirts. My favourite is the one that says very simply "I am the Stig." My mum keeps threatening to get one and wear it entirely for the purpose of making my brother cross. To be honest, it would probably be worth it. (Even though this shop isn't very cheap...) Great for gift buying - here you'll find a t-shirt suitable for even the most difficult to please man in your life. Also worth a trip just for a bit of entertainment!

Do you like The Stig? Do you like to think of yourself as The Stig? Do you know someone who is The…read moreStig? Than stop by Wheels of Sport and buy yourself a t shirt. All I could see in this store was a shrine to The Stig. You would think he was the 21st century Jesus the way his status is elevated in Wheels of Sport. Stig tees, mugs, life-sized cut outs - can't be avoided. There was probably another limited amount of stock in here not relating to The Stig. I suppose there is, and if you're interested in F1 then you might enjoy it. I for one can't stand it, hence my review. I don't mind a bit of Top Gear every now and then, but I only tune in for the cross country races with planes and suchlike. If you like The Stig, you'll find this place a hoot. Otherwise, you'll pretty soon learn that its specialised formula is somewhat limited, and you'll swerve by it.

Came in here to look for a pair of sunglasses, and ended up buying a few long sleeve tops…read more It's not revolutionary, but it's my 'new look' to combat the seemingly never ending cold weather by wearing t-shirts over a long sleeve top. There's alot of cool gear in here though, including cool hats and some really funky backpacks. I almost bought one, but decided against it when I mentally calculated how much money I have spent this week (lots). The staff didn't get in my face which was cool for an outdoors sort of store, where I have been hounded before in Tiso for e.g. A nice shop, with lots of good stock for guys and gals.

Quicksilver at Buchanan Galleries is the only store of its kind in Glasgow…read more I personally love it. Although it can be quite pricey, they have lovely outdoor wear, ski and snowboard gear, bikinis and summer wear, luggage, and accessories. They stock Quicksilver and Roxy girls clothing, as well as Tony Hawk branded gear. It's a small store, but packed full of cute summer clothes and beautiful luggage. It's a shop I frequent more to covet items in than to actually shop at, but for that much, it's worth it to me. The staff are lovely and helpful, and if you're looking for something specific will probably prove to be very knowledgeable. I haven't come in here shopping for snowboarding gear, but I did have a conversation with one of the staff and they knew what they were talking about. Personally I love the luggage, sunglasses, and summer clothing ranges they stock here. It's like going on holiday without the hassle of travelling; even if you are just in the Buchanan Galleries to hide from the inclement weather conditions. Love it.

Run 4 It is a specialist running shoe shop that serves itself well to the purpose. This was the…read morelast place I bought my road running shoes, and I am happy that they have stopped this shin pain that I was getting from my last pair as they were worn out. If looking for running shoes, don' let the eerily quite shop put you off, the staff are very knowledgeable. They will assess your gait by watching you walk up and down then a little jog, which is all done inside the shop, where they will then bring an assortment of different shoes for you to try, while they assess how you walk again. They will talk of things like pronation of the foot, as it is likely that everyone has a little of it. It is great to hear your condition explained to you. They give recommendations on brand for fit and your foot requirements. It was nice to know that they even recommended the cheapest pair of trainers which I was swithering over, so they are not money hungry corporate monsters that they could be. Specialised running shoes are rather pricey, but they are so beneficial to your joints whether it is walking, road, or cross country running you would like to do. If you do have over pronation like me, there are different sorts of shoes you can buy too which will act as a sort of physiotherapy for your foot and strengthen your muscles. I didn't buy any or my bill would have been huge, but I am not saying I am not still thinking about it. Costs for the sorts of trainers on offer was about £65 - £110, you can't put a price on health.

If you are in town and looking for running gear of any description, then this is the place for you…read more Apart from selling clothes and accessories, they do shoe fitting with gait analysis - so they will pop you on the treadmill and watch you run to ensure you get the right shoes for you. On this occassion, I was after a backpack to use for cycling long distances but one that may also be used for mountain marathon type antics and the guy who helped me really knew his stuff - not just from a salesman point of view but also which products he had personally tried and tested. Didn't feel at all rushed or pressured into buying anything, despite spending ages deliberating - the bag I subsequently bought was test ridden today and it's brilliant. Best of all, if you are an affiliated running/tri club member, there's a handy 10% discount!

I don't really like hip-hop music, i'm more of a classic rock-popper myself, but i guess that's the…read morekind of thing you'd be into if you did your clothes shopping in Crowns. Situated in the Trongate, its windows are adorned with hippity hop goodies that would entice the most bling kids in Glasgow (am i showing my age here? how uncool!) It seems to specialise in hats because there are loads of them, all emblazoned with American sports team logos and initials. The slogan of the shop is 'headgear fit for a King' so that solidified that idea for me. They were around 25.00, and i have no idea if that's cheap or expensive for that kind of thing. Horrible anyway. They also sell the biggest range of fake and tacky watches i have ever seen. They are hideous and very clearly plastic. I suppose it depends what you are into, but i won't be rushing back here in a hurry. Unless i have some sort of fancy dress affair to go to and want to try a Run DMC impression.

I ordered a low-value item from the Glasgow shop. The service I received was as though I had…read moreordered something worth three figures. Absolutely terrific!

This shopping center was less than 2 blocks from my hotel so I stopped in the food court for a…read morequick bite to eat. They have many fast food and restaurant options and it seems to be very popular place with the younger crowd as there is also an area for video games and entertainment. Just beware that many stores close early (6 pm I think) and although the food places may be open but many stores were not when I went around 7 pm.

We came here in order to get out of the rain. It's enclosed by a glass roof. There are three…read morestories and includes a supermarket- Tesco. It seems as if the shopping center draws a younger crowd.