Fit-minded Halloween costume ideas

October 8, 2012

By Jennifer Mosscrop

Have you thought about your Halloween costume yet? Skip the same old vampire costume and pay homage to fitness this year. Eighties nostalgia seems to be all the rage this year. Why not show off that new, fit bod you worked so hard on over the summer and be Jane Fonda or Rocky Balboa?

Whatever you choose, we are sure you’re going to love these costume ideas from HalloweenCostumes.com. Visit and “like” their Facebook page for 15% off your order.

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Fitness icon Richard Simmons

This costume is new for 2012 and is sure to be a hit. According to HalloweenCostumes.com, year after year, adult men search for “funny costumes” more than any other demographic, and this bedazzled look fits the bill. It even includes a wig with Richard’s signature brown curls.

Flash dancer

Jennifer Beals’ gray one-shoulder sweatshirt is almost more iconic than the ’80s film staple itself! The costume includes an ’80s-style headband along with over-the-knee leg warmers.

Muscle and fitness body builder

Although a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best ways to achieve physical fitness, anyone can fake it with this silly costume. Again, it hits on the trend of being funny and interactive; and since it’s just a one-piece polyfoam tunic, guys won’t have to deal with much preparation.

Sue from Glee

Nothing says fitness like a jumpsuit, and no one wears a jumpsuit like Sue Sylvester from “Glee.” This costume will keep you super comfy on a chilly Halloween eve.

Rocky Balboa

What offers more fitness inspiration than the stair-climbing training scene from “Rocky?” People will be cheering you on wherever you go Halloween night.

Sexy Rocky Balboa

Women’s boxing is a growing sport. It even made its Olympic debut this past summer. Give the Rocky costume a woman’s touch. Bonus points to the ladies who can get their men to dress as Adrienne!

Ryu

Continuing the trend of ninjas and nostalgia, what about sporting a Ryu costume from the wildly popular video game “Street Fighter.” Click here for more “Street Fighter” characters — awesome for a group!

Chun Li

Ladies can get in on the “Street Fighter” action as the sexy badass Chun Li.

The karate kid

The growing trend of nostalgia for retro film, television and gaming characters is more pervasive than ever this year. Combining that sentiment with the popularity of ninja and karate costumes is this Daniel-San costume from the original “Karate Kid.” These karate-style outfits would also be a great base for a Chuck Norris costume, another fitness icon.

Fit Diva

Both leotards and super-sexy French-cut silhouettes have made a comeback in recent years. For example, Beyonce put a glamorous twist on the leotard in her “Single Ladies” video. Combine both the “celebrity costume” trend with the leotard, and you’ll be right on point this Halloween!

Jane Fonda inspiration

Any French-cut one-piece swimsuit people already own would be a great start for this look. Add on shiny tights and Jane’s signature leg warmers, and you’ll be set! Don’t forget to carry around arm weights — you’ll sneak in a workout while being the hit of the party!