Gym clothing has come a long way since sweat stained t-shirts and baggy shirts. With working out comes the apparel that keeps you comfortable and dry. One of the worst potential things in the gym is simply just being uncomfortable while being there. Not only is it for comfort, wearing appropriate clothing reduces the risk of injury. Good quality compression and athletic wear can help protect the muscles from inflammation and injury. Not only this, wearing the right clothing can boost confidence and help you save some money so you do not have to keep buying clothing. There are different brands that some would consider better for either men or women so I am going to mention those along with others that are good for both. A few of these brands may be considered a little pricey, while others are more affordable. It is up to you whether you are willing to spend on certain items. I like to spend a little extra to ensure the comfort and long lastingness of the clothes.
So, the first and my favorite brand to wear while in the gym is Lululemon. Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training and most other sweaty pursuits. They are unisex, and thrive in comfort. They sell anything from t-shirts to sports bras, to yoga pants, to shorts for any sort of athleisure. They also sell comfortable chinos and sweatpants that people would consider to be somewhat formal. Lululemon in my opinion is the best brand for both comfort and style. The only downside to Lululemon is that it is fairly pricey. Most of their clothes range anywhere from 50-100 dollars and sometimes it can even get higher than that. However, I have bought clothes from Lululemon that have lasted me for up to 5 years, and some even longer. This is mainly why I recommend a brand like Lululemon so you do not have to keep shopping. Here is a quick access link to the website:
The next brand that I want to talk about that is comparable to Lululemon is a fairly new brand called ALO. ALO is another brand that is mainly focused on yoga apparel but also breaks into the style of streetwear as well. It is just as stylish and comfortable as Lululemon. It is the most comparable brand that I have found. Most people even get the clothing confused, as they look so similar. It is also around the same price as Lululemon, the only difference I would say is that they have more women’s clothing instead of men’s. From personal experience I have bought a few items from ALO and they were just as stretchy and comfortable as any other brand that I have used. They also keep you dry and hold up well while you are constantly moving and working out in the clothing. The main goal of the company which I love is to have their clothing fit well to your body, and not just comfort. I can also vouch. Along with this they also have socks, underwear and many accessories just like Lululemon. Also the price is extremely similar. The durability and the ability to keep me dry while working out is awesome. This is something that keeps me buying ALO as a clothing brand. Here is a quick access link to the website:
Now to get into the more affordable clothing. Nike is a brand that has been around forever and they also have great workout clothes. Nike uses a lot of innovation to bring comfort and style to their products. Most of their clothing for working out uses dri-fit technology, which arguably keeps you more dry than any brand that has already been mentioned. Also to mention before I go any further it is also much more affordable, as most of their athletic wear is sold between 20-50 dollars. It does not lack a range of styles and colors either, you will not feel out of place when wearing anything Nike. The only downside that I would say I have had with Nike is that occasionally, the clothing wears down a little bit after a while. This is not much of an issue though considering the lower price and constant promotions they have, make it extremely affordable. It is also unisex, and the main difference between the two companies listed above is that Nike is less yoga, and more sporty wear. Also Nike has extremely comfortable and fashionable sneakers to wear while working out. Here is a quick access link to the website:
Comparable to Nike is Under Armour. Under Armour is a great choice for anyone who is looking for high-quality, functional, comfortable, and stylish workout clothes. Under Armor is as functionable and reliable as Nike is. It is extremely similar as it has unisex clothes, sneakers, and relies more on its athletic wear and not as much on its yoga wear. To be completely honest I have not really worn much Under Armour as of recently, however it is a great option and extremely affordable. It has everything you want in terms of keeping you dry and comfortable and most of all it might be the most affordable out of all of these brands. Also in terms of sneakers, personally I think they are the best for performance even though they may not be the most stylish. If you’re only focused on performance however, I would choose these shoes. Here is a quick access link to the website:
