Having the right fitness apparel can make your workouts more comfortable, enjoyable, and productive. While I still feel strongly that a good fitness routine can be done with a minimal amount of equipment and gear, the benefit of the right gear can not be overstated. Just like a good pair of running shoes can help you avoid injury, the right fitness apparel can help you maintain your focus on the workout…and not the discomfort of heavy clothing, chaffing, or other problems from wearing the wrong clothing.
Within the last decade there has been a virtual fabric revolution. There are so many affordable fitness clothing options available today which makes wearing that old traditional cotton sweat suit feel like a heavy burlap sack by comparison. In you’re running outdoors in the cold or inclement weather, you’ll likely be dressing in layers. Each of these layers has a purpose and function whether it’s to maintain a dry skin surface, to stay warm, or to resist the wind’s chill. So no matter where you’re working out – indoors, outdoors, hot & sunny, or cold & rainy…the right fitness apparel could keep you cool, dry, and comfortable while not sacrificing performance from additional weight and abrasive fabrics. Below is a description of the various types of fabrics, their benefits, their downsides.