Women’s activewear – the importance of getting it right
Remember the good old days when a baggy t-shirt and a pair of 5-year-old, washed-out leggings fit the bill for any kind of workout, whether it was a vigorous outdoor run, sweating it out on an elliptical machine or strength training? Those sweat-laden cotton garments holding us back, restricting movement and, if you are squeamish look away now, breeding all kinds of bacteria! Is it any wonder that the workouts felt harder than our tired bodies could cope with?
While many of us, wishing to conceal the excess weight that has us heading off to the gym in the first place, may wish to go back to the days of baggy style gym clothes for women, we should actually be thankful for the change in women’s gym wear trends. Having comfortable, well-fitted, sweat-wicking, technical fabrics make our workouts easier, allow our skin to breath, give more flexibility and make us look good to boot! Recycle those oversized gym clothes ladies, the days of frumpy gym gear are long gone!
How to choose the perfect gym gear
While we appreciate that finding the right ladies’ gym wear can in itself be an exhausting challenge, bear with us while we help you figure out how to choose the right women’s workout clothes so that all you have to do is turn up looking hot before you even start to warm up.
Begin by being smart about what sportswear you need. Educate yourself on the whole new world of technical and functional features in each garment. Be prepared to pay a little extra for your fit-for-purpose women’s gym clothes, but bear in mind they have technical characteristics that your baggy t-shirt and outstretched leggings don’t.
The Ryderwear SWM Active Bikini Sports Bra, for example, is a must-have in your sport’s wardrobe this year. The importance of a good-fitting, functional bra for any type of physical activity should never be underestimated. With its low-cut, V neckline, breathable and cooling mesh pops and adjustable straps, this fashionable piece will see you through the most rigorous workout or ease you straight onto the beach on hot summer days.
Essential sweat wicking properties will keep your body feeling cool while the stylish cut and contemporary colours will have you looking like you walked straight off a cat-walk!
When choosing gym clothes for women you should also keep in mind the type of activity you need the gear for. If you are a female runner, a well-fitted bra with sufficient support will make the experience not only more pleasurable but in many cases, pain-free. If you’re a cyclist you will most definitely want to consider shorts with a padded under rear to make your workout more comfortable.
Comfortable Fitting Gear
The benefits of having the right apparel when training, whether you are a hardened gym addict or a newbie just about to embark on your (long overdue) first pilates class, Ryderwear has you covered on all fronts. If it’s style you’re looking for, to enhance your confidence and get you in the door of the gym, or you are a seasoned triathlete whose needs are as varied as the weather conditions you train in, we are your one-stop pitstop. Our range of women’s gym wear UK will shift your look up a notch in the fashion stakes. Our contemporary styles and modern cuts, along with our technical, breathable fabrics – allowing freedom of movement and feeling like a second skin to wear - will give you an edge in all types of training – be it a soft yoga class or running a marathon.
The benefits of the right gear are endless. First of all, there will be copious amounts of sweating while you work out, therefore having materials that are high in sweat-wicking properties is vital. Certain fabrics are better than others, look out for spandex or polyester blends which do a great job.
If you are running, and your thighs rub together, you need shorts that are below mid-thigh in length. Look for shorts that are made of technical fabrics, are quick-drying and sweat wicking and you will eliminate the painful and all too common problem of chafing.
The same applies if you tend to get underarm rashes – this can be caused by friction and sweaty materials rubbing against your skin. Again, the importance of breathable materials cannot be underestimated.
The right cut of our workout clothes can also enhance performance and avoid chafing. Tighter fitting gym clothes for women are best as you won’t run the risk of getting tangled in gym machines and they are also aerodynamic, ideal for outdoor, windy conditions.
The Ryderwear difference
Ryderwear women’s clothing ticks all the boxes when it comes to technical characteristics and you will find our women’s gym gear cheap when you discover how long-lasting, stylish and functional our range is. We strive to make top quality gym apparel for women, with comfort being high up on our list of non-negotiables.
Moisture-wicking properties are essential in women’s fitness wear and you will find this property in our Ryderwear women's workout shorts, sports bras and womens gym leggings too. At Ryderwear each garment is carefully studied and designed for functionality, comfort and style and made from both natural and engineered fabrics.
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