Choosing the Right Sportswear for Your Routine

If you’ve decided to get fit it can be hard to get up the courage to go to the gym or build up the confidence to exercise in public. Wearing the rights sports gear can ensure that you will exercise with confidence, and most of all it can prevent you from causing injury to yourself.

Ladies, get the right bra

It can be uncomfortable and constricting wearing one of your every-day bras while working out. Usually the underwire can dig into you, and they provide minimal support while bouncing around. Get a full support bra when doing anything that requires a lot of energy, and bras that crossover at the back provide maximum support in this area. You can also buy tops that have sports bras inbuilt so you don’t have to wear too many layers while exercising. Runners World provides a comprehensive guide to sports bras that is relevant to most sports.

Choose the right shoes

Getting the right shoe is vital when exercising as if you don’t then you can cause injury or strain to your feet. If you’re a runner, getting the right shoe with the right amount of padding and bounce in the sole is important. Buying a pair of trainers from Debenhams or other high street stores is usually the best place to start as they have a good range of trainers for the average runner. Similarly if you’re doing a lot of weight lifting you’ll want something with a sturdier and harder sole, so choosing the right shoe is really key if you want to avoid damaging yourself.

Wear the right fabric

Investing in some sweat-absorbing clothes for high energy workouts will ensure you stay dry and fresh. Sheer fabrics for less strenuous workouts like Pilates or yoga will help you move with ease, whilst still keeping you cool. It’s also worth considering seamless clothes with labels and hems that won’t dig into you while exercising. On the other hand, tight fitting clothes are great for cyclists as it helps build up speed and doesn’t get in the way of the bicycle.

Cheap isn’t always better

Whatever you’re buying it’s always best to buy specific sportswear as it’s designed for the purpose of working out and will last a lot longer if you’re really stretching and pushing yourself to the limit. It’s not worth buying a cheap pair of jogging bottoms and a flimsy old T shirt as it simply won’t do the job and won’t keep your temperature regulated.

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