Do you prefer fashion or comfort when it comes to working out clothes? Many of us are in the middle of the spectrum. We may have spent a little extra on a pair of compression leggings designed to wick perspiration and aid recuperation, but we're wearing an old, oversized cotton t-shirt on top. Is it really that important what you wear to the gym?
According to study, there is a direct link between what we wear and how we perform, as well as our motivation levels and risk of injury.
To explain, Nick Harris, a top human performance expert and the founder of HPE Activewear, offers professional advise on how what we wear to exercise might affect our workout:
1. It has the ability to avert injury.
"When you're a regular exerciser, it's critical to dress appropriately. Many sports injuries are caused by a lack of proper equipment, such as clothing. Whatever activity you're doing, you should dress appropriately for that activity, looking for something that will protect you from impact, strain, and overheating.
"I'd recommend investing in decent compression apparel since it improves circulation and blood flow to the heart, supplying much-needed oxygen to working muscles, minimising fatigue and pain by regulating lactic acid accumulation, and helping to improve power, endurance, and recovery."
2. You will not feel confined.
"Lightweight fabrics and well-designed activity gear should feel like a second skin, allowing you to train without feeling confined." Exercising in utmost comfort allows you to focus solely on the task at hand and work out to your full potential. When shopping for training apparel, pay particular attention to the design and tailoring, selecting for seamless gear that won't scratch or touch your skin."
3. It maintains and regulates body temperature.
"After a hard workout at the gym, you'll be glad you didn't wear that old cotton shirt, as cotton absorbs sweat and holds moisture, leaving you sticky and heavy." Choose textiles that are light, breathable, and sweat-wicking, since they will whisk moisture away from your body, leaving you dry and comfortable. Intelligent materials like XT Air and XT Air ICE help to control and maintain your body temperature so you can perform at your best in the most comfortable way possible."
4. It has the potential to boost performance.
“You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, ‘dress for success’, and this may apply to what you wear in the gym. High-quality, clever textiles interact with the body to boost performance and can survive the rigours of rigorous training to keep you at your peak. When it comes to better performance, comfort is crucial once again. Choose workout attire that is specifically tailored for your preferred activity. If you're likely to sweat, search for sweat-wicking fabrics that wick moisture away from the body, as well as FRESHFIT technology, which uses silver ions to prevent bacterial buildup and keep you feeling fresh."
5. It can help you feel more confident.
"Clothing may be powerful in everyday life, as well as when it comes to working out, by increasing our confidence and self-esteem. Indeed, a psychological phenomenon known as "enclothed cognition" claims that the clothing a person wears can cause mental changes that improve their performance and confidence level. Simply put, when you look good, you feel good, therefore investing in gym equipment that helps you feel good will help you feel better at the gym and genuinely conquer a workout."
6. It affects your skin
"Poor, often cheap sportswear may contain substances that irritate the skin and cause rashes and itching during exercise. Exercise increases blood flow to the skin, which also increases. Itching can also be caused. Sweating, dehydration, wearing tight clothing that interferes with the breathing of the skin, and cleaning training clothing with harsh detergents can also cause skin problems. Be sure to choose a lightweight, breathable fabric that keeps your skin cool, as it can clog your sweat glands and cause itchy rashes. "
7. It has the ability to motivate you
"There's nothing like fresh gym gear to get you motivated to go to the gym." You'll not only feel good, but you'll also look fantastic, which is important when you're surrounded by mirrors in the gym. Unfortunately, replacing your gym gear every time you hit a training rut can be costly. To tackle this, we've established a new quarterly subscription box service that will assist consumers in curating a selection of HPE Activewear's luxury, high-tech workout clothing. Customers can save money on our best-selling items and fabric innovations with this new service, with the 'build your own box' option allowing you to choose from a wide range of colours and designs to suit your workout and lifestyle."
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