There are many exercises that allow you to stay in shape, but for a greater profit, or simply to feel better, you should use the most appropriate reflective clothes for each type of physical activity.
It is not out to buy all kinds of shirts and pants, especially if you consider the high price that usually sportswear brand. But once you’ve chosen the sport that want to practice, it is important to know what type of clothing is the best for that year.
Functionality, comfort and durability are three aspects to be taken into account in addition to the appearance, but there are other factors that influence the decision.
Baggy pants are not ideal for biking, while clothes with little flexibility limit your movements in yoga and palates. “For customers it is important to know what exercise will do,” says Hyena van deer Polls, head of innovation production of textiles and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI, for its acronym in English). “At present there are many trends, one of which is that the sport is having a meltdown with fashion that you can see in fabrics, colors and fibers,” he said.
Once the activities to be performed and the frequency is chosen, it is important to determine as best suits the texture of your body. There are garments which, despite being a smaller size, are flexible enough to meet the function is needed. “The manufacturers are now concentrating on pants that are compressed, materials ultra light, i.e. in tissues that help you to improve performance and achieve your goals, “said the specialist.
Van deer Polls said it is important not to confuse comfort with vanity, because it could be harmful when the exercise; although it is true that the appearance also plays an important role in motivating people.
“One example is what happens in Colombia, where women like to have a good figure, beautiful breasts and buttocks and correct proportions,” said the leader of the WFSGI. “What happens there is that the shape of the clothes is important, so is incorporated technology corrector figure in sportswear.”
“Then you find high compression fabrics in clothing that has built-in functionality of the form. People will realize that before women had to wear bras to maintain shape under sportswear. Seta need was studied and it was satisfied, “he said.
There are exercises that make you sweat more than others, while if done in a gym or air makes a difference. In either case, the important thing is to ensure that the body remains as dry as possible and with sufficient ventilation to prevent overheating.
“Another trend is very strong training is high intensity, high temperature, which is mainly performed indoors or in a gym with personal trainers and coaches,” Donovan deer Polls. In this regard, we recommend avoiding cotton garments, which could be used in low intensity or little movement.
The problem is that cotton is a material that does not let the body breathe, plus it gets wet with sweat and becomes heavier and annoying. Instead, you can search a type of synthetic material that serves to repel sweat, such as nylon and polyester in addition to wick moisture away from the body through the fabric. Wool shirts and bamboo also allow keep your body cool.
The technology has also advanced manufacturing and garments incorporating fibers such as Coloma or Supple help control the temperature. “It started at the request of the professional athletes who increasingly demanding better reflective fabric,” said Van deer Polls. “About four years ago the tendency was to control moisture, quick drying, the antibacterial and durability, which was what they were looking for endurance sports. What happened next was that there was a transition of the same needs for the general market. ”
It is not as relevant to most tropical countries, but it is worth if the exercise is done outdoors in the early morning or evening. To counter the cold weather and heat is advisable to play with layers that can go increasing or decreasing as raise or lower body temperature during exercise.
The formula is to have a base layer which allows the body to breathe, but at the same time keep heat. Then you can opt for a lighter and finally coat with a waterproof protective layer or to serve as windbreaks. During the warm days it is important to dress properly to avoid excess sweating and keeping the body hydrated.
“It is also happening that people not only want to look good during the year, but before and after. People increasingly not changed when leaving the gym, merely a windbreaker or raincoat put and continue with your daily routine. So in the last two or three years there has been a tremendous technological development. “In this respect Van deer Polls referred to devices such as monitors, bands and accessories that are incorporated into athletic attire.
Other elements that may be relevant, as are the number of pockets to carry his keys and color: clear or reflective tones are the most recommended exercise outdoors overnight.
The shoes also must choose carefully, taking into account the role that will give you and your foot type. Undergarments must not be neglected, since both women and men need garments that grip and protect their private parts.
Finally, before taking the final decision it is preferable to test each one of the items that you want to buy because, in addition to the variables listed above, it is crucial that the clothes with reflective strips feeling generated in the people. Only then you can be satisfied that you made the right choice.