Features of men's clothing for the gym

The efficiency and safety of training in the gym largely depend on the quality of men's sports equipment. So that uncomfortable sensations could not distract the athlete's attention from exercising on simulators, it is worthwhile to pay special attention to the choice of suitable clothing. What are the requirements for gym clothing? What kind of equipment is suitable for fitness and bodybuilding? How to choose a quality workout uniform?

Men's clothing designed for sports has a number of features that distinguish it from everyday wardrobe items. One of them is a specific cut with a minimum number of seams and inserts. Depending on the nature and intensity of your workouts, sportswear can be loose or tight-fitting. Loose clothing that does not restrict movement is typically used for stadium running, soccer and volleyball training.

The uniform designed for training in the gym, unlike ordinary clothes, is made of special fabrics that are easy to stretch and resistant to tears. Clothes made of such materials do not wrinkle, do not absorb moisture and odors, and do not restrict movement. Tightly fitting to the body, the elastic sports equipment provides muscle support during intense physical activity. In addition, due to the compression created by the dense material, the maximum effect of training is achieved (trying to overcome the resistance of the elastic tissue, the athlete makes more efforts).

Another feature of men's fitness wear is ergonomics. Well-being, level of activity, physical and psychological comfort of an athlete during training largely depend on this important parameter.

Fitness instructors and sports therapists are unanimous in the belief that workout clothing should be ergonomic. These include:

• anthropometric;
• hygienic;
• psychophysical (psychophysiological).

The compliance of sportswear with anthropometric requirements means that it is optimal for a man in size, taking into account his physical data (height, build). Workout clothing should not cause discomfort during exercise.

Sportswear must also meet a number of hygiene requirements. So, the material of the tracksuit should help remove moisture and excess heat from the body during intensive classes. Textile must not absorb sweat and dirt, representing a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria. Besides, the material of the tracksuit must be hypoallergenic and pleasant to the touch.

Compliance of men's sportswear with psychophysical requirements implies its aesthetics, attractive appearance, good fit. In other words, a tracksuit should not make a man feel awkward, insecure, or embarrassed.

In modern men's sportswear stores, you can find an impressive range of versatile training kits. If necessary, the athlete can independently select the upper and lower parts of the equipment, which will fully correspond to his individual parameters.

• Shorts - the most popular element of men's sports equipment. For fitness activities, shorts with a length slightly above the knee, with a straight or slightly tight cut, are optimal. For strength training (bodybuilding), modern manufacturers offer elastic shorts with a compression effect that provide muscle support during exercise.

• Tights - a kind of tight-fitting training pants. Modern men's tights are made from breathable, elastic fabrics that create a compression effect and provide muscle support during intense physical activity.

• Training pants popular with men in the same way as sports shorts. Trousers are often complemented by T-shirts, polo shirts, and loose wrestling shirts. Such equipment is optimal for running and exercising on simulators.

• Wrestling leotard - a very popular type of clothing among athletes involved in powerlifting, bodybuilding, wrestling, weightlifting. Leotard of this type is an elastic one-piece suit with a pair of tight shoulder straps in the upper part.

• Ideal for fitness and bodybuilding classic sports jerseys... They are usually straight or close-fitting for a comfortable fit. The absence of sleeves in such products greatly simplifies workouts that involve physical activity on the shoulder girdle or joints.

• T-shirts - Another type of sportswear that is often used in conjunction with equipment for athletics. For training in the gym, they usually use loose models of T-shirts with wide sleeves that do not restrict movement.

Men's form designed for fitness and intense strength training, most often made from mixed materials consisting of natural and synthetic fibers.

• Cotton - natural fabric with excellent hygroscopicity, breathability, softness, hypoallergenicity. The disadvantages of this material include weak wear resistance, crumpling, a tendency to burnout and deformation.

• Polyester - synthetic material characterized by high strength, durability, wear resistance. Polyester clothing does not wrinkle and can be easily cleaned from dirt. At the same time, such tissue is capable of accumulating static electricity in itself, as well as causing allergic skin reactions.

• Footer LUX - durable, wear-resistant blended fabric used to make sportswear for women and men. The content of cotton fibers in it provides good breathability of the fabric, and the presence of elastane threads determines its extensibility.

• Biflex (biflex) - a kind of elastic and durable fabric, consisting of nylon with a small amount of spandex. The material is distinguished by impressive elasticity (it stretches equally well in all directions), strength, smoothness, resistance to shrinkage and discoloration. After washing, supplex products dry very quickly.

• Nike Is a well-known American company specializing in the production of high quality sports equipment and footwear. The brand's product range includes premium men's suits, sweatpants, T-shirts and tank tops for all sports.

• Adidas - the largest German manufacturer of sportswear, footwear and accessories of impeccable European quality. In the production of clothing for sports, this brand uses unique technologies, one of which is Climalite.This technology makes it possible to produce comfortable sportswear from "breathable" material that wicks moisture away from the body during intense training.

• Puma Is one of the oldest German companies specializing in the production of clothing, footwear and accessories for sports. The range of the brand's products includes a wide selection of models of sportswear for men, as well as underwear designed specifically for intense workouts.

• Asics Is a well-known Japanese manufacturer of sportswear, footwear and accessories. For men, this brand offers a number of unique collections of clothing designed specifically for fitness, athletics, volleyball, tennis, and jogging. The sportswear models offered by the manufacturer are made from natural fabrics with a slight addition of synthetic fibers.

When choosing the right clothing for your fitness club, you should consider the specificity, intensity and frequency of the upcoming exercise. For workouts involving increased physical activity, it is recommended to purchase equipment characterized by the following features:

• elasticity and breathability of the material;
• product strength, wear resistance, resistance to dirt, fading and shrinkage;
• comfortable and ergonomic fit.

For owners of sensitive skin prone to allergies and irritation, experts recommend purchasing sports equipment made of cotton. Such products, unlike synthetic clothing, will not cause an allergic skin reaction and will provide maximum comfort during training.

When choosing sports equipment made of synthetic fabrics, you should make sure that the item you like does not accumulate static electricity. To do this, it is enough to spread it out on a flat surface and iron it with an effort from the outside with a dry palm.

When purchasing sports equipment from a store, you should not avoid the opportunity to try on clothes before buying. During the fitting, you should evaluate not only the appearance and fit of the products, but also your own feelings. Clothing (even with a compression effect) should not squeeze the body too much, hindering movement and causing discomfort. To assess the degree of elasticity of the equipment, during fitting, it is worth performing several simple movements: raise your arms, sit down, bend forward and to the sides.

Sportswear should not be purchased in the wrong size. It is a common mistake for some aspiring athletes to make a special purchase of smaller equipment (in case they lose weight). Fitness trainers argue that the harm from this "motivation" is much more than good. Training in tight clothing is not only ineffective but also unsafe. Strongly squeezing the body, tight equipment can cause circulatory disorders, deterioration of health, dizziness and even fainting.