Fitness Wear
The equipment doesn't make the man (or woman), but it can help get the most out of the gym. With clothing technology advancing so fast, there's no excuse for having ill-fitting trainers, or of overheating. Whilst to some extent it's about looking good when you're working out in public view, more importantly there are items of clothing now that you can use to help recovery, help your body cool when it's hot and warm you when it's cold, and you can also reduce unnecessary energy wastage with compression undergarments which keep your muscles acting in the right way.
Gym Clothing
From a nice sweatshirt or tracksuit to look good in the gym, to the latest compression base layers, which can help recovery, maintain your body at the right temperature or reduce unwanted muscle vibration, some of the shops below can save you money on the latest clothing ranges.
MilletSports stock a fantastic range of compression clothing for both men and women from all the leading brands, and also stock a huge array of other sports clothing and equipment.sweatyBetty.com is a leading UK online store for the active and not-so-active woman.
SheActive specialises in women's sports bras, sportswear, active wear and outdoor clothing. They stock a wide range of brands such as Salomon, Nike, adidas by Stella McCartney, Sugoi, Pearl Izumi, Usa Pro and Falke.
Trainers and Footwear
The most vital aspect of exercising is having suitable footwear which supports your feet in the right way - i'll fitting trainers can not only cause blisters, but can alter your entire posture while you're exercising which can affect not just your feet, but other areas of your body such as your knees or lower back.
We advise you go to a sports store and find a good pair of trainers that fit well, and are reasonably light and comfortable. Different manufacturers sizings can vary slightly in both length and width, so for example, a Nike size 8 trainer might be too tight round your foot, when an Adidas size 8 trainer might allow your foot to slip around slightly inside. Once you've found a particular type of trainer that you are confident fits well, it's entirely up to you whether you buy them there and then in the store, as you can then search around online for the same trainer at a cheaper price. We are always keen to take advantage of the bargains you can find in online stores, but with footwear, unlike other general gym clothing, it's always best to know what you are buying is going to be a perfect fit.
Sportsshoes.com specialising in sports footwear, clothing, accessories and equipment. Sports gear for sports people.