What To Look For When Buying Fitness Clothing

 

So you have finally decided to start exercising for health and fitness? Congratulations! But just like in any human endeavor, you have to dress for success. Gearing up with the right fitness clothing can spell the difference between enjoying your workout or suffering through it. You do not want your workout clothes to be an excuse not to go to the gym. It is a lot easier to get yourself moving if you dress the part and are untroubled.

 

But upon entering a sporting goods store, you are stumped by the kind and amount of workout clothes hanging on the racks. They all promise to make your exercise better and boost your performance. They can also cost an arm and a leg. So how do you know what proper workout attire to invest in and what is just a waste of money? Here is what to look for when purchasing gym shirts from all the options out there. 

 

Know the fabric.

 

Some fabrics are better in keeping your sweat off you to thwart chafing and rashes. There are lighter and tighter fitting fabrics designed to wick or draw sweat away from your body and into the outer surface for faster evaporation. Polyester, polypropylene, spandex or Lycra blends are preferable from cotton t-shirts and gym shorts that trap perspiration, weigh down garments, and cling to the skin. "Wicking" clothes may cost more but they last much longer and avert overheating.

 

Check for comfort.

 

Comfort and not aesthetic should be your primary consideration before buying workout clothes. You want something you are comfortable in if you want to pump some serious iron, or tick off five minutes from your 5-mile run. Stay away from any coarse fabric that rubs or irritates your skin from repetitious movement. Choose an exercise gear that is both breathable and non-constricting. Materials that include a small percentage of spandex grant a comfortable fit while allowing a greater range of motion. 

 

Determine the support.

 

Part of being comfortable is having the support you need while you run and jump in your exercise wear. Some dri fit adds support so you can perform well. Sports bra gives extra support up top to contain the bounce while working out. Cycling shorts with a padded rear creates a more comfortable ride during long distance tours. There are even fitness pants, shorts or tights with built-in crotch panels so you do not have to wear cotton underpants that stimulate bacteria growth.