In the women's wardrobe there is always a place for a bright, stylish and practical tracksuit. Tracksuits are the favorite clothing of many of the fair sex, because they are incredibly convenient, comfortable and practical. A woman in a tracksuit can perform various exercises with comfort, go in for sports, walk, go out to people. Maintaining health has become 2 times more pleasant thanks to designers who tirelessly release new interesting, stylish tracksuits. Each woman will be able to find for herself the suit that will look most impressive on her, you just need to follow some recommendations.

Conditions for the selection of women's tracksuit

When buying a tracksuit, you must take into account the time of year, climatic conditions, and the purpose of the purchase. For fitness, there is a standard tracksuit. It includes sports trousers, which can be wide or tight, have a zipper or an elastic band. As well as a T-shirt, topic, sports jacket.

A quality suit is made only from natural materials which have the ability to pass air. For sports, this criterion is extremely important. Sports suit must withstand a considerable load, so it is advisable to choose clothes from durable fabric. If a woman buys a suit made of poor material, she may experience irritation, in some cases even damage. A good tracksuit does not restrict movement, it is light and comfortable for a woman. Together with the costume, it is recommended to purchase a special sports bra, he will be able to support his chest during training. Now designers create costumes depending on the skills and abilities of a woman. For example, in stores you can find costumes for beginners in sports and for those who have already become professionals in their field.

How to choose an outdoor suit

Experts do not recommend going for a run in a tracksuit made of cotton. Cotton clothing has the property of retaining moisture and therefore can cause irritation and discomfort during sports. The top should be such that a woman does not sweat in it for a long time. Attention should be paid to individual details of the costume. The suit must comply with all safety requirements so that no part of it can injure a woman during training. Outdoor suits ideally should have reflective special inserts.

What should be the fabric for a race suit

If sports activities take place indoors, give preference better suit made from cotton and linen. They are good for sensitive skin too. The disadvantages of suits made of cotton and linen are that they wear out quickly and become shapeless. Suits for professional sports are much more expensive than others, as they are made from combined materials ( natural fabric and synthetics). This is pleasant to the touch, warms up well, passes enough oxygen. Their disadvantage is their high cost. The way out can be suits made of fleece or polyester. They sit well on the figure and create an attractive sporty look. For outdoor activities, you can purchase suits made from materials such as microfiber, nylon and acrylic. They have the ability to repel moisture, which is important for outdoor sports. Such suits retain their shape for a long time.

When choosing sportswear, you need to pay attention to the fabric, cut features, the presence of special mesh inserts and other parameters. Let's take it all in order.

Fabric and special technologies

Earlier best fabric cotton was recognized for sportswear. Now it is also used in production, but, as a rule, in combination with polyester.

The fact is that cotton quickly gets wet from sweat and retains moisture on the surface of the fibers, so you can catch a cold after an intense workout.

On the surface of polyester fibers (PE, PL, Polyester) 16 times less water droplets are retained, so synthetic clothing dries faster. Elastane (EL, Elastane, spandex) provides good breathability, resistance to dirt and fading.

Polyester and elastane leggings

Also used in the production of sportswear is microfiber polyamide (PA), also known as Meryl or Tactel. This fabric does not stick to the body and allows air to pass through.

IN sportswear a two-layer fabric structure is often used. They take two different synthetic threads (for example, polyester and elastane or cotton and polyester) and create a special structure when the weave is thicker on the inside and thinner on the outside. Due to this, moisture is removed from the body, brought to the surface, evenly distributed over it and quickly evaporates.

Well-known brands are constantly developing new ones, but their essence, as a rule, is not disclosed. Manufacturers limit themselves to mentioning functions and do not go into details. Here are some examples:

• Climacool - fabric removes moisture and heat to the surface, provides micro-ventilation.
• Climalite is a blend of polyester and elastane, a lightweight, breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin. In such clothes it is really not hot, it dries quickly.

Climalite T-shirt

• Quik Cotton is a double weave fabric made from cotton and polyester. The percentage may vary. For example, 63% cotton and 37% polyester.
• Speedwick is a moisture-wicking polyester and elastane synthetic fabric. Feels like cotton.

Things created using Speedwick technology

• ActivChill is Reebok's pentagon weave technology. The fabric is breathable and provides good ventilation.

In addition, sportswear made of synthetic fabrics is very practical. After many washes, T-shirts, leggings and shorts do not lose their shape and color, they do not need to be ironed. If you train often - every other day or every day, this will be a big advantage.

Style and compression

I used to associate sportswear with rather spacious things: stretched T-shirts and wide pants, which do not press anywhere and do not press. Now the views on this issue have changed.

Loose clothes are great for the house, but during sports, sails flapping around you will get in the way. This has a bad effect on aerodynamic properties, interferes with stretching. And if, for example, you roll your body on a massage roller with spikes, the edges of the T-shirt roll up under it and this is very annoying.

Choose clothes that are close to the body, but not tight. If you choose synthetic fabrics, you can not be afraid that a wet T-shirt will stick to the body and interfere.

In addition to special fabrics and technologies, mesh inserts are often used in sportswear: in the armpit area, on the back, on the chest. Mesh provides extra ventilation.

Compression clothing is suitable for intensive loads. It not only looks good, but also helps to cope with unusually hard workouts. Intense running, strength lifting exercises heavy weight, preparation for competitions, as well as a tendency to edema and varicose veins - all these are indications for the use of compression underwear.

Light uniform compression of the limbs helps the vessels withstand heavy loads. In addition, compression underwear reduces muscle pain after a workout and helps you recover faster.

And yet, compression things should be left in case of unusual excessive loads. Constant wearing of such clothes reduces vascular tone.

Underwear and socks

Cyclists and track and field athletes should consider compression underwear. It has no seams, so during training you can avoid scuffs and discomfort. In addition, compression shorts evenly compress the muscles of the thighs and buttocks, reducing pain post-workout and speed up recovery.

For women, the right sports top is especially important. During running and jumping, the ligaments of the chest are stretched, so that it quickly loses its shape. Age, pregnancy and feeding do not spare your bust anyway, help it at least during sports.

Sports bras are made from the same synthetic materials as clothing, but are generally much denser. So it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid sweaty underwear (especially since it is under a T-shirt, so moisture does not evaporate so efficiently).

There are several options sports bras: Padded and cupless stretch fabric. The first option will simply press the bust to chest and fix it. I like these bras even though they make you look like you don't have breasts at all.

Bra for sports

The second option - with cups - is suitable for girls with a large size.

In order for the top to support the chest well and not squeeze the shoulders, it should have fairly wide straps and a wide elastic band at the bottom. Good chest support models with T-shaped and V-shaped backs. Mesh inserts can improve breathability a bit, but still don't expect a bra to stay dry after an intense workout (this is my experience, maybe someone else is not).

There are also special socks for sports. They differ from ordinary socks in materials and some features of the cut. Like clothing, sports socks are not made from 100% cotton, but either from a combination of cotton with polyamide or polyester, or from polyester and elastane. This means that they are better breathable and remove moisture, last longer and do not lose their shape.

Sports socks have a thicker elastic band, thanks to which they do not slip during training, and a thinner and flatter seam in the toe area. To repeat the shape of the leg, the socks are divided into right and left.

Features of sports shoes

The choice of shoes depends on the sport. If you are going to Gym to work with a barbell and dumbbells, you should not take sneakers with reinforced springy soles. It should be low (no more than 2-2.5 cm) and without a noticeable thickening on the heel. It is also advisable to choose shoes with corrugated (so that the sneakers do not slip) and sufficiently flexible (so that the foot is comfortable) soles.

If you are looking for running shoes, you should consider options with a springy thickened sole. When choosing running shoes, you need to pay attention to several parameters:

• foot structure;
• the surface on which you will run;
• intensity and type of running.

To determine the structural features of the foot (degree of pronation), conduct a test with a sheet of paper and water. Wet your foot and leave a wet print on the sheet.

Degree of pronation

If you overpronate and/or have excess weight, it is better to consider sneakers with good cushioning and arch support. The latter will soften the impact of the foot on the ground while running and protect the knees from injury. But if you have a neutral or hypopronation, you should not buy shoes with an arch support: the risk of twisting your leg increases.

The heavier the athlete and the less prepared his ligaments and muscles, the more he needs foot support and cushioning. Cushioning in modern running shoes is different materials: gel, foam, plastic inserts.

A high heel reduces the risk of injury, however, its hard parts should not put pressure on the foot or dig into the leg: all this is fraught with pain and calluses after training.

The front of your running shoes should be flexible. In some modern sneakers, it is completely made of synthetic breathable fabric. It looks like you're running in springy-soled socks. It is very comfortable.

Soft toe sneakers

Other sneakers have stiff elements in the forefoot, but mostly the upper is made of mesh fabric, which is very breathable.

Mesh sneakers

Do not buy shoes back to back: between thumb and the toe of the sneaker should remain about 3 mm. During running, the foot increases in size. And if the finger rests on the sneaker, you can damage the nail.

When choosing shoes, you need to remember what kind of surface and what season you will be running on. For summer runs on asphalt, a stadium or a treadmill in the gym, sneakers with a soft and thin sole and a fabric or mesh upper are suitable.

Ground running, such as forest trails, requires stiffer shoes with deep tread to protect the foot. The off-road and trail running shoe has extra protection at the toe to protect you from branches and sharp rocks, as well as a deep tread and spikes.

Sneakers for running in autumn, winter and spring are also heavier: the mesh materials of the upper are replaced by denser, waterproof ones.

Basic set for summer or gym

So, if you decide to practice outdoors in summer or early autumn, you will need a basic set of things for different weather:

If it's sunny and hot:

• T-shirt and shorts made of synthetic breathable materials;
• light sneakers;
• headdress;
• Sunglasses.

If it's raining and cold:

• light T-shirt with long sleeves;
• shorts or leggings;
• sneakers with waterproof top;
• a hat with a visor so that the rain does not obstruct your vision.

Basic set for spring and autumn

Running in light clothes is dangerous: you can catch a cold. Moreover, it should be borne in mind that after serious loads, immunity is somewhat reduced.

In warm weather, you can wear leggings, a long-sleeved T-shirt and a windbreaker. Sports windbreakers are sewn from membrane tissue, thanks to which sweat does not accumulate under the jacket, but is brought to the surface. At the same time, the top layer of the jacket is waterproof and keeps you warm. The hood is a plus. If not, you need a light sports cap.

Thermal underwear is useful for late autumn and early spring. It is sewn from polypropylene or polyester, using a special weave, due to which moisture is transferred from the surface of the body to the fabric. The seams of the thermal underwear are on the outside, so you can not be afraid of scuffs.

Basic set for winter

The bottom layer is thermal underwear or synthetic sportswear that wicks moisture away from the body.

The top layer is jackets made of membrane fabric, which, thanks to micropores, allows water vapor to pass through from the inside, but not water drops from the outside. Vapors from the body penetrate the first layer of clothing and come to the surface in the form of steam.

This technology is used in clothing famous brand Columbia. Jackets marked Omni-Tech feature a waterproof and moisture-wicking membrane.

Also, the jacket may have additional ventilation in case the membrane cannot cope with the fumes. If you sweat a lot while exercising, consider this option.

There are several types of membrane jackets:

• Single layer. The membrane is applied to the fabric and protected with a polyurethane coating. These jackets are perfect for spring, they are very light.
• Double layer. In such jackets, the membrane is also applied to the fabric, but does not have a protective polyurethane coating. Instead, the membrane is protected by a mesh lining. These jackets will last longer.
• Three-layer. In such jackets, the membrane is located between two layers of fabric: the outer layer and the lining. This is the most durable option.

One of the most famous membranes -. This polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material with a thin PU film has high waterproof performance. Clothing and footwear with this membrane perfectly passes air and removes moisture, but it is also quite expensive.

A more modern membrane is eVent. Instead of a protective PU layer that reduces vapor permeability, an oily substance is used here, due to which the pores of the membrane conduct evaporation better. Non-porous membranes like Triple-Point and Sympatex protect very well from precipitation, but rather poorly remove body evaporation at high humidity.

The ability of a jacket to wick away sweat is greatly affected not only by the type of membrane, but also by what you wear under it.

Under jackets with a membrane, it is worth wearing clothes that remove moisture: sportswear made of synthetic materials or thermal underwear.

If you wear a thick cotton sweater underneath, it will get wet. Sweat will not be effectively removed to the surface of the jacket, and you will train in wet clothes.

Another well-known technology winter clothes- Omni heat. These are the dots of aluminum on the lining of the garment, which are easily recognizable by Columbia jackets. The aluminum dots retain body heat, and the space between them prevents overheating.

Omni heat

On labels sports jackets sometimes indicate the temperature at which you will be comfortable exercising. For example, here is a jacket for -10 °C and an option for 0 °C.

Additional Attributes

Sports hats are made from a combination of wool with synthetic materials: polyester, acrylic, polypropylene.

Hats for warmer weather do not have additional insulation. They are lightweight and wick away moisture well. For severe cold weather, it is better to take a hat with fleece insulation. Also, in frost and strong winds, you may need a balaclava - a woolen mask that covers your face.

If you don't want to train with wet hair, consider the Windstopper hats. This is a porous membrane applied to the lining fabric. It passes water well in the vapor state. In addition to the lining and membrane, these hats have a top layer that protects from wind and cold, but allows steam to pass through. As a result, you will not be left with wet hair, but at the same time your head will be warm.

Not less than important attribute winter training - gloves made of wool and synthetic materials. There are options with non-slip inserts and special material on the fingers for using smartphones.

That's all. What are you training in? Share your observations about comfortable sportswear in the comments.

Tracksuits for men include several types of clothing: trousers, shorts, T-shirts, T-shirts, etc. It is a comfortable and practical style that is suitable for everyday wear. And often this type of wardrobe is neglected, buying a model that just fits. But buy a tracksuit for men important in view of many features, which you will learn about later.

purpose

Clothing for an active life is not always used for its intended purpose. Having bought such an outfit, a man may not be going to run in the morning or go to the gym at all. Often, inexpensive men's tracksuits are worn without a special occasion, for a walk and for work. It is explained by the lightness of the fabric, freedom of movement and modern style. Girls like guys dressed like this.

And now about what to look for when buying.

Any piece of clothing requires a competent selection. If you make a mistake, you will make a purchase of low-quality products, which will be not only uncomfortable to wear, but also dangerous. Reliable in all respects forms for active life you can purchase in the store " Planet Sports". A wide range of specialized products allows you to purchase clothes, food, equipment and much more to maintain good physical shape. Contact us and we will help you with the choice, as well as tell you about the terms of cooperation!

Which are distinguished by sensitive skin.

Snow-white and light plain colors look spectacular costume s. However, if you are going to wear this not only at home, but also to the gym or for an evening run, then it makes sense to buy something less easily soiled.

Checking if the length of the jacket suits you is very simple - stand up straight and lower your arms, and then try to grab the skirts of the jacket. If you can do this without difficulty, then you have chosen the right length jacket. It should not be too long nor too short. The sleeves of your jacket should be a little shorter than your shirt sleeves, but no more than one and a half centimeters. The lapels of the jacket should fit snugly against the shoulders, and the shirt collar can rise one and a half centimeters above the edge of the jacket collar.

The chest pocket is traditionally placed on the left side of the chest. Pay attention to how high the armhole is and whether the jacket fits comfortably under. The armhole should not be low.

The trouser belt should be located exactly at the waistline, and the bottom edge of the legs should cover the heel of your boot to the middle. Pants should not be too long, otherwise they will look baggy. See if a small crease forms at the ankle on the arrows of the trousers - this is evidence that the trousers are the correct length.

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• how to choose a suit for a man in 2018

A suit is, as a rule, work clothes, and comfort and convenience throughout the working day depend on what fabric it is made of. That is why you should choose the fabric especially carefully, taking into account not only the composition, but also the features of the future suit.

Instruction

Decide where you plan to wear the suit. If you use it to get home on public transport, textile it is better to choose a denser, windproof, resistant to dirt and adverse weather. For car trips and responsible events, you may prefer a more delicate and expensive option.

Pay attention to the composition of the fabric for the suit. Of course, it is best to prefer natural wool, it "breathes" and at the same time perfectly retains heat. Please note that some types of woolen fabrics wrinkle heavily and should not be ironed frequently. A synthetic suit looks spectacular, but in summer it will be hot and cold. The best option for everyday wear; 55% wool and 45% synthetic additives.

To determine if there is a lot of wrinkling textile, when choosing in a store, strongly crush it with your hand. See if the wrinkles are smoothed out and how quickly. If the folds are clearly visible after a minute, do not take this material, it will look sloppy when worn. It is best if Lycra is included in the fabric, this will save you from the need for daily ironing.

Try to push the lobar threads of the fabric. If a gap immediately appeared between them, this material is not of very high quality and when tensioned near the seams textile, most likely, "spread", and the trousers at the knees will quickly stretch. To textile on the knees and elbows did not stretch and quickly regained shape, buy textile with elastane or lycra.

Textile

Now the new status is emphasized by a good classic suit, as business people usually go in strict, office clothes. Of course, these are not very comfortable clothes, but these are the requirements of the dress code, and comfortable sneakers and a tracksuit are postponed for the weekend and the vacation period. A well-tailored and tailored suit simply must have a perfect fit and height. Ideally, the pants touch the boots in front and the heel of the boots in the back, the toes should not be visible when walking.

Discreet for everyday office life, preferably in the dark color scheme the suit will be the best set. business people clothes of bright, contrasting colors should be avoided; an unobtrusive pattern in the form of a barely noticeable cell or a very thin strip on the fabric is possible. Harmony is welcome in everything: the color scheme of the suit, shirt and tie, and everything should be combined with each other.

Plain light-colored shirts are a confirmation of impeccable business style, which will complement any suit and tie. In addition to the classic strict suit, only boots or low shoes made of dark skin without lacquer. The belt should match the color of the shoes. It is easier with a tie, it is several tones lighter than a suit, but darker than a shirt. Suit pockets are not meant to be used, with the rare exception of an inside jacket pocket. It is important to remember that the bottom button of a jacket is never fastened.

The ideal business style consists of many components, but the most important is a high-quality, well-made suit.