What Not To Wear

Appetizer
What you wear during a workout can make all the difference.

Main Course
Your clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for your workout outfit:

Choose Breathable Fabrics – If you choose clothing that insulates your body heat, you may find that you have to cut your workout short because of overheating. When doing really intense exercise, your body temperature rises significantly. You want as much of that heat to be released into the air as possible. Breathable materials that also wick sweat are truly the best. They can help keep you comfortable enough to push a little harder during intense workouts while drawing moisture away from your skin.

Sports Bra – For women, good sports bras are a must if you are going to do cardio regularly. Your sports bra should be more snug than a regular bra, but not restrictive. They are typically made of materials that are very elastic and wick away moisture easily. Try and watch out for seams that might rub uncomfortably against your skin during repetitive movements.

Opt for Quality Socks and Shoes - Your socks should be cotton and your shoes should be very comfortable yet snug. If your shoes are too loose fitting, your foot might wind up shifting inside causing a blister.

Dessert
Sometimes the first thing that people do when they decide to start working it is to go shopping for the best, most expensive workout clothes they can find. But really, there is no reason to spend and arm and a leg when you decide to start working out. Discount shoe stores usually have just as good of shoes as shoe stores in high end malls. And you don’t have to buy name brand gear in order to get a complete workout wardrobe that meets your needs. Being a bargain hunter can go hand in hand with staying fit.

About Cafe Physique:
The mission of Café Physique is to help clients reach and exceed their personal fitness and nutrition goals. If you’re in need of an a nutritionist in Atlanta or an Atlanta personal trainer – Café Physique is the perfect solution. We offer Atlanta yoga instruction, Atlanta prenatal workouts, and Atlanta personal training. We also have private sessions of pilates that Atlanta residents are raving about. We invite you to let a member of our Atlanta registered dietitian staff or personal training team develop and implement a realistic and healthy lifestyle plan to meet your personal goals.