Gym fitness clothing brand

For daily introductory training, choose the basic models of Decathlon, Anta, and Li-Ning, which are very cost-effective. If you pursue professional functionality, you can’t go wrong with Lululemon, Under Armor, and 2XU. If you value the atmosphere of the outfit and like to take photos and records, choose Lorna Jane, MAIA ACTIVE, and Particle Fever, which are enough for making movies. If you have special needs such as plus size, pregnancy, and special sports, choose Splits59, Medela, and other niche brands.

I have been working out for almost five years, mainly strength training, occasionally interspersed with yoga and aerobics. The fitness clothes I bought filled the bottom drawer of the wardrobe. I stepped on Internet celebrity models worth hundreds of dollars that pilled after two washes. I also picked up Decathlon quick-drying clothes worth dozens of dollars that have not changed after three years of wear.

The most controversial topic in the fitness circle before was "Is Lululemon an IQ tax?" I think both views are quite reasonable. Most of my friends who say "worth it" are high-frequency trainers, especially those who often practice yoga and Pilates. They say that the Align series of nude pants do not stick to the crotch when stretched to a large extent. The waistband does not curl up no matter how many times you squat, and the fabric does not become stiff after being washed more than ten times. I have worn my own navy blue pair for 3 years. Except for the rubber label on the back waist, half of them have worn away. Most of the people who stand on the "IQ tax" are friends who do low-frequency training or only do strength training. They say that Anta tights in their early 100s do not jam the legs during squats and deadlifts, and they do not stick to the body when sweating. There is no need to spend three or four times more money to buy a pair. My own habit is to wear basic models that cost tens of dollars when I train heavy weights. I don’t feel bad even if I rub them all over with barbell powder. I wear expensive ones when I go to yoga classes. They are really comfortable when I stretch.

Last week, I met a guy who practices powerlifting in the strength area. He was wearing a gray quick-drying Decathlon T-shirt and black shorts. When he deadlifted to 200 kilograms, his face turned red, and the clothes were not attached to his back. During the break, we chatted. He said that the total weight of this outfit is only 150. It has been worn for two years and the barbell has not broken many times. It is ten times more durable than the trendy brand fitness clothes that I bought for more than 1,000 yuan. Really, for those who only pursue practicality, there is no need to worry about the brand. Just choose something marked with quick-drying fabrics and a cut that doesn’t catch your shoulders or crotch. The fitness effect really has nothing to do with the price of the clothes. It has a lot more to do with whether you spend 20 minutes on Douyin between sets.

Of course, some friends think that "you only want to go to the gym if you dress well." I have a sister who wears more fitness clothes than she wears every day. She wears a cross-back sports bra from Lorna Jane, paired with waist-cinching butt-lifting pants from MAIA ACTIVE, and a contrasting coat from Particle Fever. Every time I go to the gym, people come over and ask for the link. She herself said that she originally only wanted to go twice a week, but when she thought about having new clothes to wear, she couldn't help but go two more times. What happened to spending more money to buy fitness motivation? Some people think that it is unnecessary to wear flashy clothes for fitness. If you train well, you can wear a hurdle vest and big pants. Some people also ask about the training plan. There is nothing wrong with either choice. The most important thing is to be comfortable.

Oh, by the way, there are still many people who tend to ignore the adaptability to special needs. I once had a fan who weighed 200 pounds send me a private message asking me what kind of fitness clothes will not rub the thighs. The regular model he bought before was in the largest size, and the crotch became pilled after two runs. I gave him the large size line of Splits59, and he later told me that it did not rub off after running for five kilometers. My friends who are five months pregnant and still insist on doing upper body exercises are wearing Medela's adjustable waist fitness pants, which do not strangle their stomachs and are supportive enough. Triathlon friends prefer not to wear 2XU compression clothing. They say that after long-distance training, the muscle soreness is much less than wearing ordinary quick-drying clothing.

By the way, a reminder, don’t buy the Internet celebrity model with too many rivets, long ribbons, and exaggerated decorations. I saw a girl’s ribbon in the treadmill area getting caught in the gap of the treadmill last month, almost causing her to fall. It looks good, but safety comes first among the equipment.

I wear a mix of brands in my wardrobe now. I wear a 99 Decathlon T-shirt while squatting, so I don’t feel bad if it gets dirty. I wear Lululemon’s nude pants for yoga classes. When I want to take training comparison photos, I pull out the figure-flattering MAIA ACTIVE. Anyway, I will never be tied to a certain brand. After all, the best brand is the one that is comfortable to wear and makes you want to go to the gym twice more.