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Choosing the Right Workout Clothes

by SK APPARELS on May 12, 2020

Choosing the Right Workout Clothes
Wearing the right workout clothes can help you stay comfortable and cool during exercise.

After a hard workout, you'll feel exhausted, tired, sore, fantastic — and will probably be covered in sweat. Believe it or not, the clothes you wear for a workout can make a difference in how you feel after exercise. Several factors can affect how comfortable your workout clothes are, including the fabric they're made of and whether they're right for the type of exercise you will be doing.

Workout Clothes: Pick “Workhorse” Fabrics

Some fabrics are designed to pull sweat away from your skin during exercise and others absorb it. When it comes to workout clothes, some choices are better than others.

  • Think wicking. There are many breathable synthetic fabrics that “wick” the sweat away from your skin, which can help it to evaporate quickly and keep your body cool. 
  • Consider cotton. Cotton tshirts and pants, on the other hand, absorb the sweat, and they don't pull it away from the skin or help it to evaporate quickly. That’s why cotton workout clothes can feel heavy and wet as you exercise.
  • Avoid fabrics that don’t breathe. Never wear clothing made out of rubber-based or plastic-based materials, which keep sweat from evaporating and keep your body temperature too high during a workout.

Workout Clothes: Get the Right Fit

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To make sure that your workout clothes fit your body and the workout that you have planned, consider these tips:

  • You should wear clothes that are loose and comfortable. But if you are running or biking, avoid wide-leg or loose pants that could get tangled up in the pedals or your feet.
  • For activities such as yoga stretchy, fitted fabrics that wick away sweat are a good choice.
  • In general, keep in mind that you don't want any clothing that gets in the way of the activity.

Workout Clothes: Change With the Seasons

If you exercise outdoors or play seasonal sports, what you wear may have to change with the seasons. Keep these tips in mind when dressing for outdoor exercise:

  • Hot weather. During warm summer months, be sure to choose fabrics that allow your skin to breathe and wick sweat away. Dress in clothes that are cool and comfortable, and allow you to move freely.
  • Cold weather. When it's very cold outside, you'll need to dress warmly, but keep in mind that you'll be exercising and boosting your heart rate and your body temperature. Dress in layers that you can remove, and always dress for weather that's warmer than what the thermometer outside says. Keep sweat-wicking clothing on your inner layer, and put an insulating layer on top of that. Always cover your head, ears, and hands to protect them from the cold.
  • Wet or windy weather. Nothing can ruin an outdoor workout faster than getting soaked in the rain or caught in a strong wind. Wear an outer layer that protects your skin from the elements.

Just remember that no matter what the temperature, you're still likely to work up a sweat during a workout. Keep yourself as comfortable as possible with clothing designed for heavy exercise that wicks sweat away from the skin. And keep the weather in mind if you're exercising outdoors, and dress appropriately.

Consider these options for comfortable, year-round workout clothing for both men and women. 

Activewear Item for Women

Greenwich High-Waisted Sold Jegging

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These high-waisted compression jeggings are perfect for almost any athletic activity. The moisture-wicking fabric makes them light and breathable enough to wear during the summer months, or to layer them during the fall or winter. They’re made of 75 percent of cotton, 20 percentage of polyester and 5 percent of Elastance, so they’ll move with your body and won’t feel constricting.

Workout Shorts for Guys

Greenwich Men’s Designed Shorts

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Perfect for the guy on the move, these elasticized shorts are made with moisture-grabbing climacteric fabric, which draws heat and moisture away from the body to keep you feeling cool no matter how intense your workout gets. There are side pockets for convenience, and a loop draw cord on the elastic waist. With an affordable price and over 7 colors to choose from, you can’t go wrong with these shorts.