Wearing The Right Clothing For Exercise

When you start to exercise, finding the right type of clothes which gives you comfort as well as safety is very necessary and important. Wearing the correct clothing for your chosen exercise will make all the difference to the quality and comfort of your workout. A common misconception is to wear more clothing to allow the body to sweat more, and therefore lose more weight. However, wearing heavy clothing will only help you lose more water, not weight. It also raises the risk of dehydration and overheating. In comfortable or warm weather, wear lightweight clothing that allows your skin to ‘breathe’. While many people opt for cotton, this can actually become wet and heavy, making you more likely to feel uncomfortable and want to stop more quickly.

Here are some general guidelines about what to wear during workouts:
1. Think Comfort: Wear whatever feels good to you. Test your clothing before you go to the gym or start your exercise to make sure your clothes don’t pull and make you awkward. Move your body in different positions to see if the clothes are right and comfortable.
2. Breathable Fabrics: You may feel chilly in an air-conditioned room while exercising, then get hot and sweaty as you exercise, then yet again get chilled when you cool down. When you are over with your exercise, you will have a bath and walk to your car, either chilled or hot. Keeping all these factors in mind, chose your exercise wardrobe. You can most probably stay in in a lightweight exercise pant or shorts, a t-shirt. Polypropylene or silk are better at keeping you dry. Technological advances in sportswear mean that there is a huge choice of breathable fabrics designed not to rub or chafe, and to allow you to stay cooler for longer. When exercising in the sun, it is important to wear a hat or visor to avoid heatstroke, and sunglasses to protect your eyes. Cotton too is good for exercise as they are absorbent and they come in a variety of thickness. Taking care of them is easy too. If you are prone to fashion and belong to some health club, you can go in for sports bra, tight pants, cropped tops or a thong leotard. Choose something keeping your comfort level up as well as make you look good too.
3. Weather: Not all exercise takes place in the gym. During summer, when the weather is extremely warm, it is vital to take precautions while you exercise outdoors. Especially while working out in warm weather, drinking plenty of water is vital. Drinking enough water will help you exercise better, feel better, and prevent heat stroke. Wear thin socks so that your feet are not insulated. Wear a sports band which keeps your hair in place. During cold weather or the winter months, layers work best. Silks and fine wool are god to wear as a first layer as they help to lift sweat away from the body. Choose breathable materials for your outer layers, and never forget to protect your hands, head and feet from the cold. You will lose body heat very quickly as you sweat, so layers will help you to stay warm during your warm-up and can be removed as you increase your exercise level. The pants you wear must comfortable. Depending on the temperature, you should wear shorts or track pants. Just make sure they are cotton and not nylon. Cotton will allow your pants to breathe, whereas nylon will cause an increase in your body.