The right workout gear gets you in the fitness groove

When it comes to workout clothes, there are thousands of choices in today’s market. If you don’t have an idea of what you want or need, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

Begin by selecting a few different outfits that look good on you and provide a comfortable fit for your regular workouts.

When you are trying on workout clothes, make sure you can actually move in them. Do a few exercises in the dressing room, a few jumping jacks, a lunge or a squat to check flexibility of the garment.

Remember that just because it looks good on the hanger or the store mannequin, doesn’t mean it will be a good fit for you. Every body type is different and you need to find clothes that fit you.

Don’t purchase a yoga pant that is too tight and reveals every little bump and ridge that you are desperately trying to get rid of. Don’t select a pair of shorts that are too short. While they may look great when you are standing up, the view unfortunately changes drastically when you bend over.

Workout tops can be a little easier to buy, as they are similar to a basic T-shirt.

Women need to pay special attention to the support system of choice … just make sure it fits you well.

Try it on, jump up and down and make sure everything remains in place.

Don’t forget about protecting your hands.

You should all be familiar with the positive effects of lifting weights. That being said; the best weight lifting gloves that I have found are from Gofit.net. They have a wide selection of gloves available that are perfect for men and women. I have very small hands and have had a terrible time finding gloves that fit my little hands correctly. Once I did, I found that I can lift without getting blisters.

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Natalie Dreger is a certified fitness professional and can be reached at nataliedreger.com.