Knowing how to dress for the occasion is important, not just for formal functions, but everyday activities as well — especially going to the gym. And if you’re working out properly, you should you be alternating muscle groups each day and completely revamping your routine altogether every few weeks. That means what you wear should be changing, too.
If you add cardio or yoga to your workout you’ll want to be as comfortable as possible right out of the gate. And to do that, you can’t expect the same clothes you wear to do squats and deadlifts to be at home on either a treadmill or yoga mat. After all, you wouldn’t play basketball in football pads and a helmet, would you?
Below are the best kits you can wear for four general types of exercise, so you can get the most out of each rep, mile and downward-facing dog.
Weight Training
Tough But Light
