Wearing The Right Clothing For Exercise -Shoes and Socks

Here are some more general guidelines about what to wear during workouts:
4. Picky About Socks: A good workout depends on the socks that you are wearing. If the socks are too thin or too thick then they can ruin your workout. Buy socks which are pricey but they last longer. thick socks which are absorbent and a sweatshirt to keep the cold at bay while you exercise in an air conditioned room.
5. Choose Clothes To Fit Your Activity: If you are walking or running, then a simple pair of shoes and a t shirt should be sufficient. If you are doing pilates or yoga, then you need fitted clothes so that you can move freely but be fully covered.
6. Shoes: A cross training pair of shoes, running or walking shoes should be worn for weight training and low impact activities. For running, use running shoes so that your feet will get good support. Similarly, if you are playing football or volleyball, you will need a sport specific shoe so that you don’t hurt yourself. Make sure they are firm and fitting, They have to be firm around the heels and ankles. You have to wear such shoes that wont give you blisters and give you comfort while exercising. Your local podiatrist can advise you on that. Shoes are important for any sort of exercise, and if you are doing aerobics, since anything you want to accomplish lies in your feet, choose shoes with good arch support. Your socks should be snug if not tight. microfiber can be good if it’s thick, but thin socks tend to slip around in your shoes, or get sweaty and leave your feet sopping wet.

Post-exercise, you can cool down very fast, so having another layer to add on top will help stop you from getting cold. For women, it is important to have a correctly fitting bra, there are many sports bras available to buy that reduce movement and therefore any rubbing.