When you’re going to the gym, it’s important to feel your best and most confident. Lots of factors can influence how your gym session will go, like what you ate that morning or the amount of sleep you got. One thing that can impact your gym routine more than you might think is your gym attire.
You may not realize it, but the clothes you wear matter. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology demonstrated that clothes can affect our behavior through their symbolic meaning and the actual experience of wearing them.1
Let’s see why your gym clothes can influence your workout and what you should be looking out for when it comes to gym attire.
Comfort
It’s hard to do anything well if you’re not feeling comfortable, and working out is no exception. If you want to feel your best at the gym and get the most out of your workouts, you have to feel comfortable in your workout attire. This means choosing clothing that fits you well and has features that will support you during your workout. Choosing a breathable fabric that feels soft on your skin, like cotton for example, will help your body feel good during exercise and prevent chafing.
Comfort is subjective and different materials and pieces may feel comfortable for one person and not another. When it comes to prioritizing comfort in your activewear, choose what feels best for you and your body.
