In places we go like offices, meetings, parties, markets, or anywhere else, we always want to look good so that we get recognized. Looking good and self-maintenance skyrockets your motivation by increasing your self-esteem. If you are an active person and the gym is in your blood then surely you must have noticed, that whenever you dress appropriately your performance also improves in the gym. Right gym fashion will not only uplift your mood but you will be a source of motivation to others too. Fashion is an investment for your overall development, and confidence boost and it is shockingly easy to follow.
Below are fitness fashion tips, that will help you to look great and stand out in the gym
1. Perfect Fit Clothing
Perfect-fit clothing is a must for your workout performance. The physical demands of the workout can’t be met if you are not wearing clothes with proper fitting, perfectly fitting clothes are just like fuel that make your workout more friendly and make you mentally stronger. For example, if you are wearing tight-fitted gym bottoms, it will be challenging while performing stretching or while squatting and in the worst case they can tear, or seam out due to extra resistance and pressure.
And if your clothing will be loose, every time you will be busy adjusting your uppers or bottoms. Ill-fitting clothes will lead to poor posture; will make you uncomfortable while sitting or standing and your workout will be compromised. Let’s talk about the sports bra. The main work of wearing bras is to get support against gravity, if it’s not high support it may hurt your neck and can give you back pain and skin rashes. Perfect-fit clothes will body hug, support, and flatter your figure, choose clothes that are flexible, and stretchable and that provide high comfort with fashion statements.
2. Color Palette That Enhances Mood
Colors play a very important role in mood enhancement and each color symbolizes a certain quality. Warm colors will make you happier, energetic, and optimistic whereas cool colors will soothe, and evoke calmness and creativity in you.
Colors also keep changing with fashion, sometimes bright is in fashion and sometimes light or dark but you can always mix and match your colorful activewear to bring out something new that’s exciting for you and your admirers. Colors and fashion go hand in hand, all the colors like dark, bright, warm, or cool, can be a part of your active wardrobe but try to avoid gold, silver, shining, and glittery gym clothes, save those colors for your parties and Saturday nights.
3. Perfect Print That Captures Eyes
Nowadays gym clothes are available in beautiful eye-catching prints that are full of creativity and vibrancy. Bold prints, cool graphics, slogans, quotes, and unique designs make your fashion styling incredibly versatile. To embrace your creative side or liking, you can also customize your clothing with your designs or thoughts.
Pair your clothes as per the workout, maybe you need more motivation during leg day, so wear a t-shirt with a slogan like “born to win” or any other slogan or print of your choice, something that boosts your confidence and strength to push harder. Doing simple things and making mindful choices boosts confidence and motivates you to perform better. Everyone needs extra motivation, a push that boosts us mentally and these prints on clothes provide the right psychological edge at the right time.
4. Appropriate Fabric Choice
Gym clothing must come with the qualities like high breathability, quick dry, durable, wrinkle resistant, lightweight and sweat wicking. Choose only fabrics that hold these qualities, gym sessions are tough and sweaty, you need clothing that comforts you and makes your workout session smooth. Cotton clothes are good natural fibers but as cotton absorbs moisture it can turn heavy and give a visible sweat patch on your clothing leaving you embarrassed.
Clothes made from polyesters, polypropylene and other technical fabrics will dry quickly in the gym environment and are best suited for active wear. Avoid fabrics with rubber, plastic or metal threading that can give you skin rashes, block your sweat pores, promote bacteria and even hamper blood circulation. Gym clothes come in various styles and fabrics; always try your active wear before purchasing, choose the fabric, style and size that hugs your body and you look fashionable too.
5. Trendy But Comfortable Footwear Choices
Shoes are a valuable investment; one thing you need most comfortable is your shoes. Always prefer comfortable shoes that are effortless to wear, highly supportive for your workout, prevent your muscles from strains, put less stress on your joints and that look fashionable too. Try to invest in quality rather than quantity, branded shoes may seem costly but they will be more comfortable, long lasting and valuable in the long-term.
Running shoes are made differently so cardio shoes, likewise weightlifting shoes and even walking shoes are different, it’s because every athletic activity demands a different set of comfort and shoe specifications “one shoe doesn’t fit all the slots”.
The ankles, knees, hip joints, lower back, body posture are all affected by bad shoes. Choose shoes that deliver an important fashion statement and are made with quality, breathable materials and with a comfortable sole that allows you a better comfort in present and long term use.
6. Light Natural Makeup
We know you are not getting ready for the party and it will be a sweaty session but light natural makeup, moisturizer, face serum, light mascara, light lipstick will glow your face in gym lighting, its true females with light makeup look beautiful while working out in the gym. So put your gym face on to appear more alive, fresh and sexy.
In the gym we are mostly working out in front of a mirror and admiring how good your looks are, this mental strengthening gives an extra boost in your confidence to perform more and do extra sets. Try to avoid heavy makeup as sweat and heightened body temperature makes our skin pores open and these pores can be blocked or clogged by the foundation on your face increasing the risk of breakouts or pimples.
7. Handy and Stylish Gym Bag
Shakers, clothes, towels, toiletries, gloves, bands, pre-workout, protein powder, protein bars, post workout meals and what not, gym bags are meant for everything and you really need one. Alway put a small zip lock if you want to have your valuables safe, if there is no locker left in the gym. Don’t overfill your bag and buy a bag with partitions so that you can put food items and gym essentials in different sections. There are a lot of stylish gym bags with breathtaking designs, colors, patterns, also your gym bag should be easy to carry and enough storage space; buy your favorite one that fulfills all your necessities.
8. Smart Watches
Technology helps our work out to be more productive and joyful. Take an example of a smartwatch with which you can know all your vitals in real time and can monitor multiple physiological parameters on a regular basis. You can check your stats like heart rate, oxygen level, energy levels, blood pressure, sleep quality and can modify your workouts accordingly. Smartwatches are great for hearth and fitness enthusiasts, loaded with functions, music and sports activity features that are absolutely necessary for every athlete. When it comes to fashion they are very stylish, come in various colors, mostly waterproof and go with almost all dresses.
9. Headphones
Who wants to listen to the ever continuous same playlist of gym, when you can listen to your favorite tunes or other motivational podcasts on a pair of your personal headphones with a style statement too. Headphones come in many varieties like closed-back headphones, on-ear headphones, over-ear headphones, and vary in price points, sound quality and finish. Almost all the big and small brands have their headphones, choose the best that motivates your workout and your inner desire. Prefer a stylish minimalist design and a super-lightweight fit, alongside great sound quality to rock your workout and fashion statement too.
10. You Care for Safety Accessories
Gloves in hands give you a grip to pull more heavy weights, they save your hands from blisters or calluses and yes you look cool wearing them. Weightlifting belts save your back from getting injured, heavy lifts like squats, deadlift, presses, these exercises can put extra pressure on your lower back. Gym belts act as a great support and protection to your back and help you to lift more heavy.
Similarly, resistance bands help in making muscles more flexible and allowing you to reach a greater range of motion by achieving a deeper stretch. Safety is the most important aspect you must ensure,if you want to go long in the game, one injury can destroy your fitness journey.
But don’t compromise with fashion statements too, all gym safety accessories come with cool designs, prints, quotes and colors, you can even customize them with your name or text of your choice. Safety must be aligned with fashion and vice versa.
11. Follow Latest Fashion Trends
Super crop tops, one shoulder sports bras, cutout leggings, mesh tops, high waist leggings, body hugging shorts, cutout t-shirts, oversized hoodies, colorful caps are all in trend . As fashion trends change from time to time, follow the latest trends and stay in the game of gym fashion. Choose the right workout clothing that suits your needs, boosts your mood, motivates you to give your 100%, and you feel great in it.
12. Don’t Shy to Try Something New
Improve your self-image by overcoming your fear of trying new things, if you want to look different you have to do something extraordinary. Fear of change can insert possibility of failure in your mind bringing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. If you think you want to wear something then wear that and carry your attitude like a boss. Your dressing sense reflects your personality, character, mood, style and what actually you are as an individual, if you like something or dislike something don’t give it a second thought and do as per your conscience.