Workout Essentials: What to Wear to the Gym
Do you give any thought to what you wear to the gym or do you just throw on a pair of comfy sweatpants and a T-shirt?
There might be a good reason to think thoroughly about what you wear during a workout.
According to a study published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, choosing the right fitness attire can impact your performance. Polyester garments seem to beat their cotton counterparts in comfort, athletic performance and thermoregulatory response (a cooling effect).
Another interesting conclusion from this research is that garment choice dramatically affects aerobic and anaerobic tasks in women.
Think Comfortable & Dry
Increasing your comfort level while pushing yourself past your limits is important. So is staying dry.
Some fitness fabrics...