With the increase in awareness of maintaining a
healthy body and the benefits associated with it, many individuals are more
inclined to visit the gym on a daily basis. At first, it is challenging, but once you get used to it, you will start seeing positive
results. It will boost your mental health, and make you look great and feel motivated.
The adage “A healthy body is a healthy mind” is true because exercise not only
keeps your body fit but also promotes the development of a healthy mind.
We all know however that one of the key aspects
to staying motivated to work out is getting the right fitness gear.
Comfortable but stylish clothes will increase your confidence and motivation.
I do not know many people that exercise in
regular outfits, but if you do, you could be limiting not only your motivation
but your output as well. If you are new to the world of exercise, invest in
some good workout gear to be able to give your best.
What are some of the key features you should
look for in good workout gear? Here are some below. Remember to do your
research and adjust to the type of exercise:
What type of fabric is best?
Many people believe that hand-woven fabrics are
the best. But many trainers claim that the workout gear that is technology-engineered
is best. Either way, the most important thing to highlight is that the clothes
should be made with modern performance functions to boost your performance in
the particular type of exercise you will be doing, and don’t cause any
hindrances. For example, if you are a newbie runner running in a hot
climate, you may want to stay away from cotton as it absorbs sweat and can get
irritating on the skin after a few miles.
Should your clothes have compression?
What is compression? It is a feature that helps
protect your muscles, prevent inflammation, and avert the production of lactic
acid. So if you do intense workout routines like high intensity interval
training, normal fitness
wear may not be best for your purposes. So if you are exercising at a very high
intensity, you may need compression gear.
Should you invest in thermo-regulated gear?
It is important to keep weather conditions in
mind as well when shopping for workout gear. If you exercise in very cold
conditions, you may want to invest in thermo-regulated clothes. In the winter, this
type of active wear will help to keep the body temperature stable and protect the body from cold weather without
hindering your movement.
How important is comfort?
Your clothes need to be comfortable if you want to
have an effective workout session as there is no use sub-optimizing your
workout if you cannot move as effectively. Get suggestions from your trainer or friends
who are fitness enthusiasts about which brand provides the best, high-quality,
and comfortable clothing and protects your body from potential bruises and
soreness. Regardless of if you are male or female, comfort is a priority.
Researchers in the field of cognition have also written
on how the right sportswear can increase your productivity level.
Basically, what you wear has a great impact on your mental process and helps
increase confidence.
As you choose gear though, also be mindful of
clothes or shoes that give the perception of working more than you really are. e.g.
outfits that make your body look more muscular or gear that is prohibited in
certain sports (polyurethane in swimming). It is unsportsmanlike and gives you
a false sense of achievement if you cheat. Choose apparel that will assist you
in performing ethically.
Final Thoughts!
Using improper clothing is one of the causes of
sports related injuries, and these injuries can affect your workout routine in
the long run. If you exercise outside, it is suggested to put on clothes that
will assist you in the types of weather conditions you work out in and also
help protect your body from injury. Where do you start with the right gear?
There are many fitness companies today but if you are looking for something in
particular, reach out to me and I’m happy to help.
Cheers Eights & Weights!
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