Nike. Vibrams. Adidas. Lululemon. Asics. Brooks. Saucony. Champion. Puma. VS Athletic. Vans. K-Swiss. Under Armour. New Balance. Converse. Mizuno. Reebok. Skins. Athletica.
Walk into any sporting goods store and you are given the option of choosing from a variety of brands, whether you are looking for shoes, socks, a jacket, tennis balls, backpacks, spikes, baseball bats or any workout attire. But how do you know which brands are the best? Should you be looking at cost? Comfort? Style? Quality? Practicality?
Fortunately, many companies are combining all of these aspects in designing workout clothes. In fact, many studies show that if your clothes are stylish, you will be more likely to workout. In “How to Wear Workout Clothes” by Jae Ireland, we are told that proper workout attire can determine whether or not we have an effective workout or if we have a workout that leaves us frustrated and unsatisfied.
Some tips include, buying workout clothes that breath and are easy to move in, buying clothes that are stylish and make you feel good about your body, investing in high quality clothes that will last even if they are a little pricier, and wear the right clothes for the specific type of fitness.
So when you are out comparing the brands and the technology behind the designs, remember to get something that suits you.
Hey Rachelle-Really cool post. Love the topic and I've gotta say I agree with what you're saying. I've read in a couple places that one good motivator for working out is buying some new workout stuff. For runners it's shoes, for basketball players it's a new part of shorts, etc. Although, I've got a housemate who wears his new Asics all day because supposedly it's motivating him to run...hasn't yet though!
ReplyDeleteI can't blame him! I definitely use the excuse that "it will motivate me" to buy new workout shoes and clothes!
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