5 crystals that can boost your workout—plus 3 ways to rock them

Crystals—and the people who love them—have become pretty commonplace in our modern mystical era. (Show of hands if you’re keeping crystals at your desk, around the house, and perhaps even in your makeup bag.) But we haven’t fully tapped their high-vibe energy to supercharge our workouts or activewear, until now.

Turns out, there are a handful of stones—blue apatite, black onyx, bloodstone, tiger eye, and rutilated quartz—that can provide a serious metaphysical dose of fitspo, according to crystal expert Heather Askinosie, co-founder of the SoCal jewelry company Energy Muse and co-author of the forthcoming guidebook Crystal Muse: Everyday Rituals to Tune into the Real You. 

You could, of course, stick one in your sports bra (lots of women are doing this outside the gym), and by all means, consider packing a couple in your gym bag. But another way to channel their energy is through introducing their color palettes into your wardrobe—a woo-woo spin on chromotherapy, if you will. 

Here are five crystals to help power your workout—and how to tap their high-vibe hues for your activewear look.

Blue apatite

“Blue apatite is a cleansing, purifying crystal that shifts the body back into balance,” says Askinosie. “It’s a crystal that’s often recommended to use in alignment with your health and fitness goals as it provides you with the motivation to stick to [them].”

Our picks

Armour Seamless Ombre Sports Bra $35

UA HeatGear Armour Printed Leggings $22

Adidas Stan Smith Primeknit Sneaker $80

Black onyx

“Black onyx is a protective stone that acts as a shield against negativity,” explains the crystal pro. “Onyx also helps to enhance your endurance and persistence.”

Our picks

Olympia Zuma Jet Mesh Bra $80

Olympia Moto Mesh Leggings $124

APL Techloom Pro $109

Bloodstone

According to Askinosie, “Bloodstone works to promote and lengthen physical endurance. It has a long history of proving to be a gemstone of strength, courage, and vitality. Ancient Greek gladiators carried bloodstones, or had them embedded in their armor, as talismans of protection while fighting.” 

Our picks

Varley Terry Crop $60

Takara Leggings $98

Nike Free RN Commuter 2017 Running Shoe $110

Tiger eye

“Tiger Eye is a good luck stone: It promotes an energetic flow throughout the body,” she says. “It’s a gemstone of vitality, action, and success.”

Our picks

P.E Nation On Your Marks Tank $90

Alala Velour Sweats $145

Adidas by Stella McCartney Ultraboost X $250

Rutilated quartz

“Rutilated Quartz is a healing stone that brings forth each person’s strengths and originality,” offers Askinosie. “It’s also believed to enhance creativity and strengthen your willpower.”

Our picks

Outdoor Voices Tech Sweat Crop $60

Outdoor Voices Tech Sweat 3/4 Legging $85

Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb $75

In other fitness-fashion news: Target just launched an affordable (and cute) activewear line and here’s why earth-toned athleisure is going to be big this fall.