How Sports Gear Influences Performance In Sport & Exercise | Does What You Wear Affect Your Fitness Goals?

The Right Athletic Clothing Boosts Confidence

The clothing you wear is going to make a difference if you believe it’s going to help you perfom better.

Studies in the field of cognition have shown the positive impact of wearing the right clothes for your workplace. Termed ‘enclothed cognition,’ this phenomenon extends to sports and fitness too.

The boost could be an increase in confidence – if you know you look great – chances are you will act it out too. If you like what you are wearing at the gym, there is a greater chance you will want to exercise.

The Correct Sports Apparel Improves Performance

There are certain outfits that are currently banned in professional swimming because they shave time off a swimmer’s lap time by creating a more aerodynamic flow in the water.

Full body swimsuits made out of polyurethane were banned in 2010 following complaints from top athletes about the unfair advantage they created for wearers.

The Right Workout Gear Adds Protection & Prevents Injuries

Using improperly fitted equipment is a major cause of sports-related injuries that can interfere with your workout routine.

I wear long sleeved tops and pants on morning runs to cover my body because I live in Wisconsin. It gets really cold here.

When the icy cold wind hits my legs and arms – I want to have clothing to protect my whole body. Being protected means I can go out running in 10 – 15 degree weather.

Freedom of movement is important in active wear.

A tight shirt can restrict your movement. Even if you are able to dunk, spike, swing or make other movements – your shots will be affected if you are aware of the tightness around your body.

Make sure your shorts don’t ride up or slip down when you jump. If you buy a pair that’s too big in the crotch – the shorts will come in the way of complex movements in the gym.

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