Greetings, dear ladies! If you are reading this now, it means that you have finally managed to pull yourself together, and you are already taking the first steps towards your ideal body. Naturally, at this stage you began to be interested in what a girl should wear to the gym, what standards of sports etiquette are common in the gym, and will the training even bring the desired result? Why does a correctly selected bow guarantee half the success in training? These are very pertinent and important questions, and I will explore each of them in detail below.
Fitness clothing: what's special?
Sports style has become a current trend in modern fashion and has firmly entered the everyday wardrobe. Almost everyone has a couple of wardrobe items a la “sporty chic” - is there any point in spending money on special clothes for fitness? Definitely yes.
Everyday clothes and shoes, no matter how “sporty” they look, are unsuitable for training. It's a matter of cut and materials. Fitness clothing must be made from special fabric that:
- provides freedom of movement, easily stretches in all directions;
- is able to remove sweat, while drying quickly;
- resistant to snagging, shrinkage and pulling, rolling, fading;
- Smooth to the touch, fits the body pleasantly.
For active training, it is better to purchase clothes made from mixed fabrics, which contain high-quality synthetic materials: elastane, lycra, polyester, coolmax, polyamide. Manufacturers combine them with each other, as well as with cotton and viscose.
Let’s look in detail at what experienced athletes wear to the fitness club.
What should an athlete's equipment be like?
In order for clothing and footwear for sports to help achieve your goals, they must meet the following requirements:
- provide thermal comfort;
- be comfortable when moving;
- comply with safety standards;
- do not distract others from training;
- present your appearance in a favorable light;
- always be clean and tidy.
In addition to these points, some fitnessists believe that sportswear for fitness should have status, and choose only products from prestigious brands. This is a personal matter for everyone, but beginners are unlikely to spend significant sums on sports equipment. High-quality sportswear can be bought inexpensively, and in addition, with regular training, the size of your clothes can soon change significantly.
Let's consider each of the requirements for clothing and shoes for the gym in more detail.
Thermal comfort
Whatever the temperature in the gym, you definitely won’t freeze during intense physical activity. You will likely feel hot and sweaty during your workout. Therefore, the best choice would be a short-sleeved T-shirt made of jersey that absorbs sweat well, and shorts below the knees, or sports pants made of fairly light and hygroscopic stretch fabric.
Do you need tracksuits, trowels, and sweatshirts in the gym? Yes, having any of these things is desirable. They usually do a warm-up before strength training. If it's cool enough in the gym, then by warming up, you'll be more likely to warm up your muscles during the warm-up.
When working out on exercise machines, you can take off your sweatshirt or trowel while remaining in your T-shirt. And at the end of the workout, when you head to the locker room, outer sportswear will come in handy. By insulating your body, which is hot and damp from sweat, you will protect yourself from drafts and avoid colds.
There is an opinion that by exercising in warm clothes, feeling temperature discomfort and sweating heavily, the exerciser will lose weight faster. Actually this is not true. Weight loss with increased sweating occurs not due to accelerated fat burning, but due to getting rid of fluid. A sauna has a similar “weight loss” effect. Having restored the water balance, the body returns to its weight. Extra layers of clothing do not affect the intensity of fat burning; they can only make the workout more difficult and uncomfortable.
When talking about thermal comfort, we cannot fail to mention gym shoes. Sweaty feet are a common problem, especially among men. When choosing sports shoes, there are many criteria that will be discussed in detail below. To ensure that your feet do not overheat during training, you should pay attention to sports models with mesh inserts. They promote good ventilation of the feet, prevent excessive sweating and all related problems.
Materials
What types of materials are best for sportswear? Previously, it was believed that clothes made from natural fabrics: cotton, linen were best suited for sports. But the experience of athletes completely refutes this statement. Cotton and linen knitwear absorbs sweat well, but it takes a long time to dry and, remaining wet, cools the body. Constant skin contact with sweat-soaked fabric can cause diaper rash and chafing.
Clothes made from synthetic materials designed specifically for sports are much more comfortable during training. They are highly hygroscopic and breathable, quickly absorb and evaporate moisture. Due to this, they are much more comfortable for sports than cotton and linen. This is exactly the rare case when synthetics are preferable to natural materials.
The same goes for socks. Contrary to popular belief, the best socks for sports are not cotton, but special socks for sports, characterized by increased hygroscopicity and the absence of any seams.
However, for those who want to lose weight and only do cardio exercises for now, cotton jersey T-shirts will do just fine. They are especially suitable for those who are embarrassed about excess weight, because unlike tight-fitting sports jersey, a loose, elongated cotton T-shirt does a good job of hiding figure flaws.
Comfort while driving
Items must be properly sized. When working out in the gym, you have to move not only a lot, but also in a variety of ways. Therefore, clothing for fitness should stretch well in all directions so as not to restrict movement when performing any exercise. Clothes that are too tight are not acceptable. Tight belts, tops that pinch the armpits, and pants that cut into the crotch should be excluded. Choose low-cut socks, without elastic that compresses the shin.
When choosing a T-shirt, shorts, trousers, evaluate whether it is comfortable to squat, bend, or stretch in them. Pay attention not only to freedom of movement, but also to ensure that when performing exercises, certain parts of the body, for example, the lower back and buttocks, are not excessively exposed. After all, not only physical, but also psychological comfort is important.
An important condition for the comfort of men's and women's fitness clothing is the absence of rough seams. Sweaty and hot skin with constant contact with rough seams and hard labels will chafe and become injured, causing pain.
Safety standards
The safety of training largely depends on sportswear. Clothing that is too loose is dangerous because it can get caught on protruding parts of the exercise equipment and cause you to lose your balance.
Another danger of loose clothing is that the instructor cannot see how correctly the strength exercises are being performed. Only in tight-fitting sportswear is it possible to notice from the outside the incorrect position of the body and errors in movements. This gives the instructor the opportunity to correct the student’s mistakes and teach him the technique.
Hiding in a robe, you can avoid criticism, but at the same time master strength exercises incorrectly. And incorrect technique will not only not allow you to achieve the desired results, but can also cause injury, which happens quite often.
Shoes play a big role in ensuring the safety of training. It must be selected for a certain type of load. Read more about this in the corresponding section.
Moral standards
The desire to demonstrate the advantages of a figure and attract the attention of members of the opposite sex is quite understandable, but people usually go to the gym for a completely different purpose. Provocative sportswear that reveals the details of your physique distracts you from your workout, which can have a bad effect on both your workout results and your reputation.
When choosing clothes for the gym, it is recommended to be more modest; all the advantages of a figure can usually be appreciated even without provocatively revealing clothes. Moreover, open sweaty areas of the body leave unpleasant wet marks on benches and seats of exercise equipment. To the one who is noticed, excessively revealing clothing will help to arouse not sympathy, but, on the contrary, hostility from others.
Attractive appearance
When choosing clothes for the gym, your priority should be comfort and safety. But we must not forget about the aesthetic side. You should like yourself in these clothes. Even if your physical shape is still far from perfect, the reflection in the gym mirror should be pleasant for you. This will create an uplifting mood and increase motivation for regular exercise.
How to dress for the gym so that your appearance is presented in the most favorable light? The principles for choosing sportswear are the same as for the rest of your wardrobe:
- emphasize the advantages of your figure;
- try to hide flaws as much as possible;
- choose shades that match your skin and hair tone, eye color.
There are many opportunities to follow these recommendations when choosing sportswear. Depending on whether it is necessary to emphasize the beauty of the legs and hips or, conversely, to hide their shortcomings, you can choose: tight or loose shorts of various lengths, leggings, loose sports trousers. The same applies to the upper part of the sports uniform - by varying the sleeve length, neck shape, degree of fit, you can choose the most suitable model of a T-shirt or top.
Remember that light shades visually increase volume, while dark shades reduce volume. This allows you to visually adjust the proportions of the upper and lower parts of the figure.
Cleanliness and neatness
One of the most important conditions for an attractive appearance in the gym is cleanliness and freshness of clothes. It is necessary to wash your underwear, T-shirt, shorts and socks after each workout. Shoes also need to be dried and aired; you should not forget them in your bag until the next workout, as this can lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
The lifespan of sportswear is determined not only by its appearance, but also by its freshness. Even if the T-shirt has not faded or stretched, it is time to replace it if the unpleasant odor absorbed into it does not go away after washing. On average, replacement of sportswear with intensive use is required once every six months.
Comfortable top
If you approach the choice of women's fitness equipment responsibly, you need to start with a sports bra. Regular underwear keeps the breasts in a calm state, but during exercise the motor amplitude increases, and the breast tissue needs more support. In sports bras, this effect is achieved due to a special cut, wide straps and special materials. This means that you will be able to avoid unpleasant sensations from slipping straps, misaligned cups, and rubbing the skin against the bones.
It is important to choose the right bra for fitness. If you plan to do “calm” types of training (yoga, Pilates), a bra with light support is enough; reinforced bras are recommended for lovers of aerobics, step dancing, and jogging.
The larger the breast size and the more intense the load, the more support is required.
A must-have item in your fitness wardrobe is a T-shirt or tank top made of suitable fabric. A beginner should not buy something that resembles a robe, even if there is a great desire to hide extra pounds. Such clothes can get caught on the exercise machine and ride up at the most crucial moment - making it impossible to concentrate on the workout. Then what should a girl who just has to lose weight wear to a fitness class? A T-shirt that moderately fits your figure is a winning option not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also for honing your exercise technique. This makes it easier to monitor the correct posture, position of the arms, and back.
It is worth paying attention to the depth of the cutout. Things that are too open can cause discomfort during active movements and bending (for example, when performing hyperextension).
Accessories
So we got dressed. But there are a couple more important points. Of course, they are optional, but with them your image will be completely completed. With SberCard
this is more than real - you can apply for it using the link. Card owners will be able to use “Thank you” bonuses: for purchases from partners they will be credited with up to 30% of the amount spent. And as you accumulate bonuses, you can use them to pay up to 99% of the cost of the product. Thus, by the way, you can buy the sports equipment you like.
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Sports bag or backpack
Don't go to the gym with a plastic bag! There are no special criteria for choosing a bag. Here you can save money: you shouldn’t buy too expensive, especially for the first time. Look in stores for the best option at an affordable price, go to the gym for a few months and, if you want to replace an accessory, then pick up something new that you like.
The only important point is that the bag should be roomy. Remember that you will put running shoes, workout clothes, a water bottle and a couple of towels in there.
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Average price: up to 5 thousand rubles.
Bottle for water
What you definitely can’t live without during training is water. Of course, a beautiful bottle is not a necessary thing. Many people go with regular ones bought at a local store. But your own bottle will be a pleasant addition to your look.
Choosing a bottle is quite simple: you need to know how much water you drink during your workout. For some, a small one of 500 ml will be enough, for others, a liter one is needed, and for others, even a two-liter one. Therefore, in this matter, start only from the characteristics of the body. And don’t buy an expensive bottle if you don’t have the opportunity or desire right now - in the end, only its contents are important.
Average price: up to 1.5 thousand rubles. You can choose sports accessories here.
This is a basic set of things that the hall cannot do without. Remember that you don’t buy sportswear forever. If you wish, you can always change or buy something additional - with a new SberCard
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Matching Bottom
Tight leggings or leggings are a universal option for the bottom of a sports wardrobe. It is better to purchase a model with a wide silicone belt - it will not slip during squats and lunges, or choose a high-waist option.
Specialty stores offer sports leggings with contrasting or mesh inserts. By choosing such clothes to suit your figure, you can visually lengthen your legs, make your shape more attractive, and hide excess. Tights are popular among sports fans - sports leggings with an increased level of comfort.
In short leggings, it is not very comfortable to perform some exercises, for example, various rows, where the bar must slide along the surface of the shin.
Water bottle
Water during training is needed to restore electrolyte balance; if you do not drink during training, you will become dehydrated. Taking water in a special “sports” bottle or a regular one is a matter of taste and habit.
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Shoes
Buying the right fitness shoes is a must for successful workouts. The result of exercising in unsuitable shoes can be injury, and in the long term - problems with the knees and spine.
High-quality shoes for the gym are stable, fit the instep and ankle (without squeezing), are breathable, and have a non-slip flexible sole.
When trying on sneakers, you need to do a couple of squats and jumps to evaluate how comfortable it will be to exercise in them.
Ideally, sports shoes should be selected based on the type of training. For jogging on the track and step aerobics, running shoes with shock-absorbing soles and enhanced foot support are suitable. Strength exercises in the gym (squats, deadlifts, etc.) require stable shoes with hard soles (cushioning will be unnecessary here).
Top 9 men who go to the gym
Hmm, in the comments to the post before last there were almost 40 people who deigned to put a plus sign under the post, revealing themselves to me and the rest of the world. Yes, this is a whole crowd! Now you can push all sorts of information products to you for a hundred bucks per copy and spit on the ceiling, ruining cash flows. And that's good, yes. Well, since there are at least 40 people who read me, it means that it will continue to be possible to deliver spelling orgasms straight to your overworked cerebellums. I've been going to the gym for about a year and a half now. I read books there, look at pumped-up chicks and pumped-up men, and chat about life with friends. Study? No, have not heard. At first I worked out for an hour and a half, doing almost the same exercises each time. Now I have become more cunning, or rather lazier. I work out for about an hour, 3 times a week, each new session spreading the load on different muscle groups. Well, there, the brow ridges, facial muscles, tongue - all this is being pumped up and very soon I will become unimaginably irresistible. Another 10 years and the result, as they say, will be obvious. And you know, the gym is a kind of closed society. With its own rules, its own unshakable laws, its own leaders and sheep in the stall. Since I like to watch people, I have practically trained my eye and immediately determine to which group this or that individual rocking “his tits” belongs. We're talking about men for now. I’ll write about women next time if my muse stays with me for morning coffee and sandwiches. I wrote about girls, read about what types of girls go in for sports in the gym. So, I divide this entire open men's club as follows. 1. Brainbeaks
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These are the guys who definitely need a mentor. For them, he is like a co-driver in a racing car. Brainbeak consults his trainer about every action he takes. How many approaches to do, how best to stand up, and wouldn’t it be superfluous to throw another 5 kg of weight on that empty barbell that he lifts exactly 5 times? Such people are a coach's problem. After each of their approaches, they can bait and pound other people’s brains with the same questions. There is a lot of enthusiasm, which in the first couple of months is just off the charts. Then it either fades away, or the brainbeak flies away to warmer climes and never appears in this room again. 2. Quiet
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The opposite of Brainbeaks. On the one hand, they are completely dependent on the coach and cannot even tie their shoelaces without him. On the other hand, they don’t give a damn about what to do. The party said, the Komsomol answered - yes. Besides “Hello!” and "Goodbye!" You can’t hear much from them during the entire training. Every once in a while, a trainer has to get up and look for the quiet dude around the gym because he's so wrapped up in himself that he forgets to move on to the next machine, looping his exercises in one corner. Such people believe that without a coach and a written program, their biceps will never grow, even if you crack. 3. Handsome guys
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These are mostly young, good-looking guys who revel in their muscular bodies. After each approach, the handsome man makes a lap of honor around the hall, moving from one mirror to another. Have your biceps grown a couple of centimeters? And what about the chest, how does it look from the side? Is the back fairly triangular when viewed from behind? Such people, passing by store windows, do not look at the assortment of goods behind the glass. They stare at their reflection in the stained glass windows and nod satisfactorily, “Yes, I’m no good, but you can improve your terrain some more!” Chicks often drool over these guys because they really look cute. They can swing for a very long time, for years, because catching admiring glances is one of the goals in their life. 4. Workaholics
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There are many such people in the room. They have fairly good bodies, a calm gait and no unnecessary fuss. The gym for them is a lifestyle. A workaholic comes to the gym after work, school, or whatever he has, and calmly performs the exercises he needs. They do not have overwhelming enthusiasm; they are not disappointed in their classes after 3 months of no results. Workaholics understand that sport is also work and treat it accordingly. They are not late, do not shirk, and work hard. Just like fishermen, a workaholic sees a workaholic from afar. Why? Because they have been going to this damn hall for more than one year now and became acquainted with each other already in shaggy 1945. By age, these are mostly men over 30 years old, unmarried. Many have their own business and cool cars, because they know how to work both in the gym and at work. 5. Young animals
. Young guys with a burning gaze and agility. Basically, these are people who have not yet had time to try their hand at communicating with women, beer and a jaguar. Somewhere deep in the subconscious they understand that it is better to choose the path of sports rather than hang out in the entrances, collecting bulls on the window sills. They come to practice, the coach draws up a program for them and starts pushing them. The young are enough for a maximum of 3-4 months of active training. Then their numbers begin to thin out. A friend stopped going, my mother doesn’t give me money for the gym, Yarpivo turned out to be not so disgusting, you never know the reasons. But those who stay achieve excellent results by the age of 20-25.
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Important little things
During training, you will have to constantly hold the handles of exercise machines, dumbbells, a body bar or a barbell. To prevent “labor calluses” from appearing on the palms, professional athletes are advised to wear special gloves. They not only protect your hands, but also minimize slipping, allowing you to maintain a stable grip while performing exercises.
For greater comfort, you can buy sports socks. They differ from regular ones in that they are made of materials that keep your feet dry. A special elastic band prevents slipping, and minimalist seams do not rub the foot.
Socks
Elena Skoblova
fitness trainer
Whether to wear socks or not is a personal matter and a matter of hygiene. But keep in mind that washing sneakers is much more difficult than washing socks.
How to choose?
- You can wear short sock socks to the gym; they should not slide on the insole of your sneakers.
- If the heel of your sneakers is high/hard, it is better to choose longer socks to avoid causing calluses.
- For outdoor workouts, especially in cool weather, choose long socks to protect your ankles from hypothermia.
- Buy compression socks or leggings as needed.
Average price: 1 thousand rubles.
Elena Skoblova
fitness trainer
If you are planning to train outside, especially in cool weather, do not forget about a long sleeve (preferably something warmer, for example, fleece), a windbreaker made of windproof fabric, and a waterproof raincoat with a hood. Accessories include an ear band, a buff (on the neck) and gloves.
You can choose men's sportswear here, and women's sportswear here.
What not to wear to a workout
It’s useful for beginners to know: fitness clubs have their own dress code, albeit often unspoken, but it won’t hurt to know about it. When going to training, you should not wear:
- Jewelry. It’s easy to get caught on the equipment with a chain; with rings on your fingers, it’s uncomfortable to hold the bar and handles of the exercise equipment.
- Provocative clothing (excessively tight, minimalistic, etc.). Fitness gym advertisements depict beauties working out half-naked, but this is nothing more than an enticing image.
- Wide short shorts. By doing exercises while lying on your back in such clothes, you can show others more than you would like.
- 100% cotton clothing if you are planning an intense workout. This material easily absorbs sweat, but does not dry out. Things become heavy, unpleasantly cold and damp. Exercising in a T-shirt soaked in sweat is a dubious pleasure, and if you get caught in the air conditioning, you can get sick.
- Slippers, sneakers, slates. Such shoes are a direct path to injury.
- Nylon tights under shorts.
You shouldn’t build your workout wardrobe based on your future weight loss. All items must be exactly the right size.
Gym regulars are advised to buy fitness equipment in specialized stores. The right clothes for sports will withstand numerous washes with honor, make exercise comfortable and become the best motivation. Train beautifully!
What to wear to the gym: tips for men
Top Your instincts tell you to wear as little clothing as possible to the gym to maintain optimal body temperature, but an extra layer of clothing has its benefits. A long-sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt layered over a tank warms your muscles, joints, and ligaments, which improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of sprains, tears, and other types of injury. An extra layer of clothing also means more sweating, which in turn helps you burn more calories. It is important that this layer is made of fabric that allows sweat to evaporate, such as nylon or fleece.
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https://www.womenclub.ru/style/4703.htm
Gloves
It is better to buy special gloves for sports. They are usually made of thick material or leather, with open fingers, so your hands will not be wet, and the gloves will prevent your hands from slipping during exercise with a barbell, dumbbells, pull-ups, etc. Gloves also help prevent blisters.
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Fitness gloves (athletic) for men GoFit GF-CT
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Women's fitness gloves (athletic) Grizzly 8728L-0409
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Women's fitness gloves (athletic) Grizzly 8758-56
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