Sport tops for working up a sweat!
If you'll be hitting the gym, then you're going to need sport tops. These can range from full-coverage, loose t-shirts to tightly fitting sports bra style tops. Whatever you choose, the most important thing is that you're comfortable. The exact style that you go for comes down to personal preference – although, depending on your sport, you might want to look for certain details. If you're going to be doing outdoor sports, such as running, then choose a top that you can layer, adding a long-sleeved top or lightweight jacket over it for bad weather. Planning to stay indoors in the gym? Then there's no need to worry about that.
Choosing gym tops for your favourite sport
Depending on your discipline, there are a few things to think about when choosing from the range of sport tops. For example, if you're a fan of yoga you'll want to go for a top that's fairly tightly fitted. Too baggy, and it will fall into your face while you're practising your downward facing dog! Tight doesn't have to mean skimpy, though. You can easily find t-shirts that will cover you completely without being baggy, if that's what you want. Check in advance that your favourite top is going to withstand all your gym activities, so you can concentrate on having a productive and proper good workout.
What to look for in sports clothing
Check the fabric of your sport top. Cotton is a classic choice in sport tops for women, but these days most gym tops are made from technical fabrics. These should have special features such as sweat-wicking properties, which will keep you cool and dry as you work out. Look for a top that won't restrict your movements. For disciplines like weight-lifting you'll want a full range of motion. For outdoor sports, particularly long-distance running, it can be a good idea to look for a top in a light colour. This can help to keep you from overheating on a hot day; if you go for black, you might find yourself getting uncomfortably hot. Want to work out after dark? Then you'll need to make sure that your sport tops have some kind of reflective strips built into their design, to keep you safe when you're out pounding the pavement.
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