Fitness sportswear brand

When it comes to choosing the right fitness sportswear brand, the core logic is never to chase Internet celebrity models and collect premiums from high-end brands, but to completely match your sports scene, wearing needs and budget - there is no "god-level brand" that is absolutely worth buying, only the best choice that suits your personal situation.

Last week I practiced hip thrusts with a coach and wore a pair of leggings co-branded by a certain fast fashion brand. When I squatted in the third set, my waist rolled up directly to my hips. I tensed my core and dared not move, while secretly pulling my pants down. I was so stunned that I wanted to crawl under the dumbbell rack. Later, I changed to a high-waisted model from a domestic brand that was recommended by a friend and is specialized in strength training. The waist was made with 3cm anti-slip strips. Last week, I squatted 120kg and deadlifted without moving the position. Only then did I realize that "leave professional matters to professional brands" is really not an empty talk.

It's quite interesting to say that my friends who go to the gym all the year round can be divided into two completely unrelated groups in terms of the logic of choosing sportswear. They have been arguing for several years without a winner.

One group is the pure "function-oriented party". Most of them are serious enthusiasts or semi-professional athletes who practice more than 5 times a week. When choosing a brand, they only look at the fabric parameters and scene adaptability: no one who runs a marathon will recognize ASICS racing compression clothing. The gradient compression values ​​​​have been repeatedly tested in the laboratory, and the soreness and swelling in the legs after the completion of the race can be reduced by 30%.； I am a long-time yoga studio fan who prefers lululemon’s align series. It’s not about following the trend. It means that you can do downward dog pose for an hour without getting stuck in your crotch, sweating all over your back, or causing pimples on your skin. The details are really in place. ； There is also the particle craze in China. I have made plateau training clothes for the national team before. I went surfing in Sanya last year and took two of their quick-drying T-shirts. After soaking in the sea during the day, I rinsed them, hung them overnight and could wear them the next day. Even after wearing them for a week, there was no smell. The parameters of moisture absorption and perspiration are really unreasonable. Of course, there are also internal quarrels within this group. Strength trainees complain that the fabric of Lululemon's leggings is too thin, and the legs of the pants will ball up after two deadlifts. They are not as durable as Gymshark's strength models. The non-slip strips on the waist can withstand a 200kg squat. ； Those who run cross-country and do yoga laugh at the fact that the clothes they choose have no sun protection value, and they will get two shades of sunburn after just one outdoor exercise.

The other group is the "scenario fusion party". Most of them are office workers who work from 9 to 5. After working out, they go directly to work, pick up the children, or meet friends for dinner. They have no time to change clothes. When choosing a brand, first check whether the pattern can be worn daily. My colleague now only buys Uniqlo's AIRism series for fitness. The quick-drying T-shirts cost tens of dollars. They don't fit well when I sweat in the boxing class. After class, I put on a denim jacket and drink milk tea. They have not lost their shape even after being washed dozens of times. ； There is also the recently popular Jiaoxia sports line. The fabric comes with UPF50+ sun protection value. Riding a shared bicycle for 20 minutes in the morning to go to the gym eliminates the need for extra sun protection clothing, which saves a lot of trouble. Functional Party always complains that these people are "not serious fitness people, just dress well", but to be honest, they practice twice a week for 40 minutes each time, and what they want is the convenience of not having to change clothes back and forth. It is better than spending tens of thousands to buy a complete set of professional equipment and leaving it to gather dust at home, right?

Don't believe it, no matter how expensive the brand is, it will be useless if the scene is mismatched. I had a friend who just started working out and followed the trend and spent more than 2,000 to buy an Arc'teryx sports suit. As a result, when he went to a spinning class for the first time, he got a red rash on his back because he was originally doing outdoor hiking and mountain climbing. The fabric is mainly windproof and wear-resistant, and its breathability is not designed for high-intensity aerobic exercise. Of course, it is uncomfortable to wear it hard. Some people are greedy for cheap and buy quick-drying clothes that cost more than ten yuan. After running for half an hour, the sweat is absorbed into the fabric. When the wind blows, they shiver, which makes them more likely to catch a cold.

Oh, by the way, don’t think that all fitness people are particular about brands. There is an aunt who has been practicing for 5 years at the gym I often go to. She wears a cotton T-shirt bought at the market downstairs for 20 yuan every day. She can bench press 80kg. She said, “I will go home and wash my clothes after training. It doesn’t matter what brand it is, as long as it’s comfortable and not too tight.” In fact, in the final analysis, fitness clothing is essentially a tool to assist you in exercising. The brand that makes you willing to wear it and move is the best brand for you.