Gone are the days when working out at the gym means sweaty loose shirts and heavy jogging pants. Fashion brands specializing in athletic wear, such as Lululemon, and sporting brands such as Adidas and Nike, have produced many sportswear choices that provide support and comfort, without sacrificing fashion. Here are some tips when choosing your fashionable gym wear.
Sports bras and tank tops
When choosing a sports bra, choose one made from moisture wicking material. Depending on the impact intensity of your workout, you have to choose the appropriate sports bra. For low impact and medium impact workout or for A-B cup size ladies, regular compression sports bras can provide support. However, if you have C to D cups, you might want to invest in sports bras with underwire support or combination sports bras for adequate support. Choose tank tops that are made of moisture wicking material as well. Avoid cotton, rubber, or plastic materials as they prevent heat from escaping and moisture from evaporating. It should allow your skin to breathe without sacrificing fashion.
According to workout
Your sportswear should be appropriate for the kind of workout you are going to perform. If you are going running, jogging, or biking, you might want to wear pants that cling to the skin or those that are not wide-legged nor loose as it may hamper your workout. Loose clothing might be tangled with the wheels and cause you to stumble and fall. However, if you are engaging in some yoga or Pilates, stretchy fabrics are the best option as you will be making unconventional positions during the workout. Use compression clothing for added protection and support during the workout.
According to the weather
It’s important to have different workout clothes to suit different weathers. The summer months can be hot and humid so you must have a set of workout clothes that suit the weather. Choose breathable moisture wicking material for your workout clothes. Most workout wear are suited for the summer months so it won’t be difficult to find some.
On the other hand, the wintry months should not be an excuse to not working out. If you are doing some outdoor workout such as running, biking, or jogging, wear clothes that will keep you warm. Because of the cool weather, you have to layer your clothing. Moisture wicking clothes should be the first layer as your body will still be sweating and your temperature will be elevated despite the cool weather. However, use an insulating layer on top of the inner layer. This insulating layer can be in the form of windbreakers or some form of coat that insulate from rain and wind. Wear a neck warmer to protect your neck from the cold or wear a hoodie as the insulating layer. Wear gloves and earmuff to insulate them from the wind.
Safety
Running or biking outdoors can lead to untoward incidents on the road due to poor visibility. Wear reflective clothing that reflects light from vehicles that may be passing by your route. Wear knee and elbow pads, as well as a helmet when biking.
