Sportswear For Men

When we think activewear, we think women’s activewear. But what about sportswear for men?We give you the dos and don’ts of men’s sportswear.

1.Sports clothing

 There’s a lot to take in when it comes to men’s sports clothing. Do you go high end or cheap? Highly technical or basic? Fashionable or practical?

Before you even start, think about what training you do and what your goals are. Certain brands are better for certain sports, such as Sundried specialising in

triathlon and all triathlon-related sports such as cycling and running. You want a brand that knows your sport inside out and can provide high-quality, luxury,

technical apparel for men. 

If your main concern is to look good in your fashionable sports clothing, you won’t need to worry so much about the technical qualities. However, if it’s

performance you’re after, you definitely need a brand that has a history in sports and knows what it’s doing. 

You should have a few pieces of kit for different weather conditions and the changing seasons; don’t underestimate the importance of base layers such

as men’s leggings and tights and long sleeved training tops to supplement your gym tops and gym shorts. Check out the fabrics that the brand uses- are they

high quality and luxury or cheap and basic? Great materials to look out for are Merino wool which is naturally insulating and sweat-wicking for colder training

sessions, and recycled materials which are great for the environment and provide superior technical qualities to enhance your performance.

2.Sports leggings

Depending on your sport, you may wish to wear men’s leggings or tights under your gym shorts for added coverage and protection. If you play a fast-paced

sport like football, tennis, or rugby, you may find that leggings inhibit your movement and don’t give you the freedom you need to move. However, if you practice

a sport like hiking, running, or golf, then wearing a pair of leggings as a base layer could be a great addition to your sportswear line-up.

For gym workouts, wearing leggings under your shorts can add coverage for high intensity workouts and can add protection for barbell workouts like Olympic

weightlifting or powerlifting where the bar scrapes against your shins. Wearing leggings on their own is usually frowned upon in the gym, but only if they’re too

tight or unsightly. If your leggings are thick and stylish, there’s nothing wrong with wearing them if you are comfortable. What you wear to the gym depends

slightly less on performance and can be more largely impacted by how you want to be perceived by others.

3.Bodybuilding clothing

When bodybuilding, you want to look good to feel good. If you have been working out for some time, chances are you’ll have a physique you’re proud of and

want to show off. In this case, muscle tanks and gym vests are for you. A good sleeveless gym top will enhance your figure by bringing out your chest and

flattering your stomach. Look out for vests with patterning that might help to do this, or ones that might do the opposite. 

At the gym, you have a lot more freedom with what you can wear than with other more performance-based sports like running or cycling. You may be tempted

to wear sweatshirts or track pants, but these may not be the best when you begin to sweat. Thick, heavy materials won’t be sweat-wicking or technical and you

may end up with sweat rash or just be generally uncomfortable. Make sure you wear appropriate technical wear at the gym that will still look good but perform

for you too.