Game of Thrones’ popularity—and its fervent, ever-expanding fanbase—just continues to grow. (Sixteen million people watched the season premiere in mid-July, the most ever in the buzzy HBO show’s history, BTW.) Whether you’ve followed along from the beginning, or are just tuning in, one thing that’s apparent, pretty much as soon as the opening credits stop rolling, is that the Seven Kingdoms are full of badass women slaying (sometimes literally) and serving up all types of life inspo. (Arya Stark’s story arc, anyone?)
As the (far-too-short) penultimate season gets ready to wrap on August 27, I couldn’t help but wonder what these characters might get up to once they bid farewell to King’s Landing—and every other territory south of The Wall. Given how physically active they are on the show, it’s not a stretch to fantasize about these formidable females swapping their armor for activewear. So what types of fitness fashions—and workouts—would they be into?
Scroll down to see the theoretical outfits and exercises 6 Game of Thrones leading ladies would totally rock—if they weren’t busy, you know, fighting for the Iron Throne.
Arya Stark
Fencing seems like an obvious choice for the plucky, independent, and determined younger Stark sister. But she’d also probably gladly swap her hit list for a HIIT class: She’d surely excel at high-intensity interval training. Her workout wardrobe would be as under-the radar as her assassin skills: minimalist basics and earth-tone separates.
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Being Apparel Kimono Sports Jacket $175
Aday Cut It Out Pant $115
Alo Yoga Verve Short Sleeve Top $64
Name Activewear Satchel $295
Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys can clearly stand the heat, so she’d feel right at home in a hot yoga classes—even in summer. But she’d likely be totally as down to pedal her way to the top of the Flywheel leaderboard, too, given her desire to win. (This is someone, after all, who once declared, “I’m not going to stop the wheel, I’m going to break the wheel.”) Style-wise, the Mother of Dragons would likely be into the all-white activewear trend. Plus, reptile prints, of course.
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Varley Bandini Ash Python Crop Bra $49
Koral Emblem Cropped Legging $125
Nike Air Python PRM $125
TDE. Ink Navy Top Handle Bag $220
Cersei Lannister
Unabashedly evil and determined to get ahead at any cost, Cersei’s sweat sessions would be equally as brutal…but in the best way possible. Her wellness habitats are likely to include slow-burn, quiver-inducing, highly disciplined classes where alignment reigns supreme, i.e. Megaformer workouts. She’d also no doubt be, ahem, game to try out more daring wellness trends like microneedling or vagina-steaming. As for Cersei’s activewear arsenal? Lots of ultra-luxe, slick, black separates with the occasional sexy mesh or metallic detailing.
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Michi Estrella Bra $165
Jonathan Simkhai x Carbon38 Balla Tank $125
Lucas Hugh Black Star Legging $345
Celine Vertical Tri-Fold Bag $3,900
Sansa Stark
As the eldest Stark daughter continues to build up her resolve and shed the whole “damsel in distress” vibe, she could definitely benefit from the confidence boost boxing or cage fighting can bring. And, as the Lady of Winterfell, Sansa’s also a (snow)shoe in for skiing and ice skating, natch. Her athleisure M.O. is dark-hued, strong-silhouetted, and rife with tough detailing like mesh panels and leather-esque touches.
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Alala Seamless Long Sleeve Tee $80
Chill By Will Love Crop $88
Nike Cortez Sneaker $100
State Of Escape Bag $299
Missandei
Daenerys’ handmaiden and right-hand girl is an increasingly strong character who’d probably prefer the peaceful vibe of an outdoor run for a change (perhaps supplemented by a hardcore barre class a couple times a week to keep things interesting). Her activewear preferences would tend toward sleek bodysuits and skorts, plus simple, muted separates.
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Outdoor Voices Strata Silverstone Bodysuit $85
LNDR Yoga Stretch-Knit Sports Bra $80
Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Sneakers $410
Alexander Wang Mini Marti $995
Yara Greyjoy
You could expect to find the fierce sea captain taking the plunge at one of these buzzy new aquatic workouts, or maybe she’d swing some kettlebells on dry land. What would she be wearing during all these feats of fitness? Nautical-inflected activewear in straightforward shapes (duh).
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Tory Sport Performance Graphic Top $110
Heroine Sport Studio Capri $110
Adidas by Stella McCartney Ship Shape Bag $160
Speedo Quantum Splice PowerFLEX Eco One-Piece $78
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