HAS SOMEONE BEEN BORROWING MY SNEAKERS?!

Unsuitable Workout Clothes

I’ve seen my fair share of strange or unsuitable workout gear.

Flip flops whilst squatting? I thought to share my opinions on the best workout clothes to wear for fitness training.

Natural Fibres:

Cotton sweats are a classic look, warm and comfortable. But they encourage sweat marks and after washing take ages to dry.

Technical Gear:

Performance clothing is light and dries quickly. But after your dose of outdoor exercise, it would be nice to go to the local supermarket without looking like a refugee from a triathlon. Also, I find lycra running tights are not correct attire for Sainsbury’s – a bit too revealing.

Mix-n-Match:

I prefer to wear technical clothes as a base layer: a wicking t-shirt that will keep me free of sweat patches and running shorts that prevent, ahem, chaffing. Instead of layering this with sweatpants, I wear travelling/hiking trousers as sold in outdoor shops. These tend to be hard-wearing and water repellent.

What Not to Wear:

Recently, I spotted a man – an over-50 fitness enthusiast – running along the Outer Circle, sporting obscenely high cut-off denims. Not a good look.