Men's fitness and fashion have not traditionally been in the
same sentence when discussed. Many fashion experts considered it a fashion oxymoron.
But today, men have a variety of options for looking good while working up a
sweat, thanks to advances in technology, cultural changes in society and
fitness clothes that double as casual wear.
Technological advances have made clothes that help support your body while you work out and make you feel better as you exercise. These clothes, made from man-made fibers, promise to keep you dry by effectively evaporating sweat and providing support for your hard working muscles.
For your super-fit guy, you want to consider any items made from moisture wicking material like Nike's Dri-Fit and Pro-Fit lines or Adidas' Clima-cool options.
Technological advances have made clothes that help support your body while you work out and make you feel better as you exercise. These clothes, made from man-made fibers, promise to keep you dry by effectively evaporating sweat and providing support for your hard working muscles.
For your super-fit guy, you want to consider any items made from moisture wicking material like Nike's Dri-Fit and Pro-Fit lines or Adidas' Clima-cool options.
Most major sportswear manufacturers make fitness wear from
a similar material and technology. These clothes were once popular only with
runners and bikers, or worn underneath pro athlete uniforms. Today, they're
seen on the backs of weekend athletes everywhere.
In the past, men's workout gear was pretty basic; cotton sweatpants, t-shirts or cotton sweatshirts. Now there's a wide variation of colors and styles to be found on sporting goods store hangers, and in high end department stores such Saks fifth Ave.
In the past, men's workout gear was pretty basic; cotton sweatpants, t-shirts or cotton sweatshirts. Now there's a wide variation of colors and styles to be found on sporting goods store hangers, and in high end department stores such Saks fifth Ave.
Today, you're as likely to see men’s fitness fashion in
shopping malls as casual wear as well as in your gym. Some men sport their
golfing shirts and sweater vests while shopping or out “just chill’n” (like me).
For men, fitness gear has become an acceptable casual wear, but just should be
worn in the Saturday morning hours in my opinion or sporting events.
Major fashion designers and clothing companies have also
entered the fitness fashion market. Still, you can't go wrong with the purchase
from one of the more recognized names in sporting goods, like Nike and Adidas; they
have stepped up their design game to produce fitness fashion that is as stylish
as it is functional.
Now this is how the material works. Nike Dri-Fit goes above and beyond a typical moisture-wicking material. Instead of simply wicking sweat and other moisture away, Nike Dri-Fit moves moisture to a fabric layer away from the skin where it can evaporate. This leaves the skin protected, comfortable and cool. The material blend for Nike is 62 percent cotton (5 percent of which is organic), 34 percent polyester and 4 percent spandex. Now, Adidas offers a similar product called ClimaCool, which is made from 100 percent polyester and allows air to flow continuously through it. Likewise, Reebok makes a 100 percent polyester product called Reebok PlayDry that also offers excellent ventilation, thus reducing skin irritation. Finally, Under Armour offers a line of apparel that keeps an athlete's skin dry and cool and helps disperse odors which what most of the guys I noticed in Starbucks Saturday must have been wearing, because there was no stench in the cafĂ© ( this is my number one choice). Men make your choice; the workout apparel for us has truly evolved. Until next week, “Stay Style Connected!”
Now this is how the material works. Nike Dri-Fit goes above and beyond a typical moisture-wicking material. Instead of simply wicking sweat and other moisture away, Nike Dri-Fit moves moisture to a fabric layer away from the skin where it can evaporate. This leaves the skin protected, comfortable and cool. The material blend for Nike is 62 percent cotton (5 percent of which is organic), 34 percent polyester and 4 percent spandex. Now, Adidas offers a similar product called ClimaCool, which is made from 100 percent polyester and allows air to flow continuously through it. Likewise, Reebok makes a 100 percent polyester product called Reebok PlayDry that also offers excellent ventilation, thus reducing skin irritation. Finally, Under Armour offers a line of apparel that keeps an athlete's skin dry and cool and helps disperse odors which what most of the guys I noticed in Starbucks Saturday must have been wearing, because there was no stench in the cafĂ© ( this is my number one choice). Men make your choice; the workout apparel for us has truly evolved. Until next week, “Stay Style Connected!”
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