Ask any tourist who has been to the Netherlands and they will definitely tell you that the majority of Dutch people are physically fit. There, you will find plenty of cycling, ice skating, or hockey teams along with plenty of fitness centers. A 2019 survey showed that more than eighty percent of the Dutch population engages in physical activities while more than fifty percent of them were also found to engage in sports activities on a weekly basis.
The increased attention that Dutch people have for their physical well being has also led to the rapid expansion of the potential consumer base for fitness apparel and sportswear in the Netherlands. This comes as no surprise since sports psychologists reveal that wearing stylish fitness apparel can provide the kind of mental boost that many need to be able to push through a tough workout routine. So, as you prepare your gym bag, with your own water bottles, towel and resistance bands or weerstandsbanden as Dutch people call it, you may see to it that you have functional and fashionable workout clothes.
If you’re looking to buy new fitness apparel, avoid purchasing the subpar gear, which may lead to frustration.
Read Reviews and Comments.
The exact quality of the apparel can be hard to identify especially if you haven’t used a particular brand of clothing before. Quite often, you’ll only be able to tell if a product is indeed made of high-quality materials after using it several times. Subpar workout clothes may feel great the first time you wear them and then fall apart quickly after being laundered several times. Do not forget to read reviews and comments online. If you will be purchasing it from a brick and mortar store, you can easily see and feel if the zippers, buttons, and fabric is high-quality. But, if you buy it online, you have to rely on reviews and comments.
Perform a Squat Test First.
This tip is most applicable if you are buying leggings. Spare yourself the embarrassment of giving people a sneak peek of your skivvies. Many leggings turning sheer as they stretch while you do squats or lunges. There is no way to know if this will happen if you only look at the leggings being displayed on a rack. You have to go to the dressing room, try them on really do squats. Ask a clerk or friend to check out your rear to see if the fabric stretches or has the tendency to look sheer.
Choose the Right Material.
Familiarizing yourself with the various fabrics used on fitness apparel is good idea. Certain choices will provide the best looking fit, while others may function perfectly for your chosen workout. Choose materials that are flexible and allow a broad range of motion, breathable to keep you from overheating, and moisture-wicking to protect your skin from heavy sweating. If you will be doing workouts in the winter, wool gear will keeps you warm while allowing your skin to breathe. Choose carefully and know which of these fabrics will give you the exact level of comfort that you need.
When it comes to buying fitness apparel, it is better to spend a little more on long-lasting gear that will support your workouts instead of hindering them. If you choose wisely and buy things you truly love, they’ll motivate you to workout more often and show their real worth if you wear them frequently.
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