What are the best clothes to exercise in?
There are a couple of things to think about when choosing the workout clothes that will work best for you: • How hard you exercise. If you sweat a lot, look for clothing made of synthetic fabrics like polypropylene, Capilene, and Thermolite, which draw moisture away from your body. • Where you exercise. If you exercise inside, you don’t really need to worry about special clothing. But if you exercise outside, check out the weather to see if you’ll need extra clothing (hat, gloves, shell) or lightweight, light-colored clothing. • The kind of exercise you do. Not all workout clothes work for all sports. You might choose loose, baggy clothing for basketball practice, but all that fabric flopping around can be annoying when you go running. Swimsuits are great for the pool, but they aren’t made for sweating through a step aerobics class. back to top What about bras and undies? Satin, lace, or frilly underwear may make you feel sexy, but all that stuff can get in the way during your workout.
