Do you have an allergic reaction at the very mention of a workout? Then chuck that gym bag into the nearest skip and sprint to the High Street to go sporty chic – no sweat required.

The ‘sports luxe’ trend is exactly what it says on the tin – luxurious sportswear that’s destined for anywhere except the gym.

Jogging bottoms are teamed with sky-high heels, Lycra and velour exchanged for high-shine parachute silks, and rucksacks shrugged off for Eighties-style bumbags.

Yep, the Eighties revival is ready for a workout again, but this time around on the fashion treadmill the full-on fluoro brights have been toned down. Instead, look for a muted colour palette, punctuated with flashes of neon green, yellow or orange.

The spin on sportswear was evident on the spring/summer catwalks at Bottega Veneta, who showcased techno fabrics, Ashish reworked sporty logos like Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ into bling-tastic sequins, and Alexander Wang set the get-fit fashion tone with grey marl jersey and hooded jackets.

Keep your jogging bottoms for Sunday best. The uber-relaxed staple has shaken off its ‘chav’ image for a trend-setting makeover. The key turnaround is your footwear – kick off the trainers to team towering heels with those loose-fitting bottoms for a real up-to-date look.

No Olympic talent is required to make tracks with sporty jumpsuits and shorts in hi-tech fabrics like parachute silk or draped jersey. Keep the trend wearable with muted shades like dove grey, caramel and beige to keep the mood fresh and light for spring.

Subtle neon detail and sporty-style accessories will also add a hint of sporty chic without looking like a Fame wannabe vibe.