Maybe you knew this or maybe you didn’t, but the clothing you wear to work out can totally make a difference in how you feel after it. There are a few factors that can make your workout clothes comfortable, for example, the fabric or the type of exercise you will be practicing. For example, for those who do yoga, there are yoga sets, that will be very comfortable.
Here are some tips for you to pick the right activewear. In general, it is important for you to choose activewear with what you can call workhorse fabrics. Having this in mind, it is important to know that there are different types of fabrics, and some are designed to absorb sweat, while others will pull it away from your skin. Highly recommended are the breathable synthetic fabric that will wick the sweat away and help it evaporate quickly such as the ones that contain polypropylene.
If you are considering cotton, then have in mind that it does absorb sweat but it doesn’t pull it away from your skin and it won’t help evaporate it quickly either. They also tend to feel heavier and really wet when you are working out. It is also important that you about those fabrics that won’t breathe, such as the ones that are plastic or rubber-based. They just keep your body temperature high and won’t let sweat evaporate.
Another tip for you to pick the right activewear is also to pick the right fit. In general, you should pick and wear those clothes that are comfortable and also loose, but of course, if you are going to go for a run or biking, then loose or wide-leg pants are not the best choice.
For those activities like pilates or yoga, clothes with fabrics that are fitted and stretchy but also wick away swear are the best choice. And of course, don’t let clothing get in the way of what you are doing.
And our last tip is to change with the seasons. While high waist leggings can be a great idea for colder seasons, shorts will be the right choice for warmer ones. Also, for example, in seasonal sports or if you work out outdoors, obviously what you wear will have to change with the seasons changing.
For warm and hot weather, choose fabrics that will allow your skin to breathe and that you know will wick sweat away. They should be clothes that will allow you to move freely, are comfortable, and are also cool. For the cold weather, you will need to dress warmly for sure but having in mind that you of course will be working out and you will be boosting your body temperature and heart rate. It’s important to wear layers that you can easily remove after. You should keep the sweat-wicking pieces as your inner layer and an insulating layer on top.
Remember that it doesn’t matter what temperature it is outside you’ll most likely still sweat during your workout. Always keep yourself as comfortable as you can with clothing that fits you right and also that is designed for the workout you are going to practice, with their moisture-wicking technology, etc. And the most important thing is that you enjoy your workout.