How to choose fitness leggings and how are they different from leggings?

The art of being in good shape is a real science about health, beauty, proper nutrition, harmonious development of body and soul. In this regard, fitness is an effective tool that allows you to achieve high results. Of course, you need to do it in special equipment. And the most comfortable clothes will be leggings and tights.

Today we will tell you how to choose the right leggings for fitness, in which it will be comfortable to train. And we will also answer the question: "How are leggings different from tights?". Let's start with that.

LEGGINGS AND TIGHTS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Both terms define a type of tight pants. Both are very similar in appearance. So, when choosing, you won’t immediately understand the difference between leggings and tights. But it is. The former are of English origin: leggings from leg — leg.This type of pants is an invariable attribute of casual style and is present only in the wardrobe of the beautiful half of humanity. They are worn by women of any age and build. By the way, "leggings" with one and "leggings" with two letters "G" have equal rights.

Leggings can be found in both women's and men's wardrobes. They never went beyond sportswear, although they were not originally considered as such. In the 18th century, tight trousers made of deer or elk skin (hence the name) were created as a type of men's dress leather trousers for the Russian army, following the example of the uniform of the Kingdom of Prussia. For a long time they were a mandatory part of a suit for formal events, and then they were replaced by trousers.

Modern leggings today are classified as hosiery products. They are better known as sportswear for men and women. There are models for running, acrobatics, strength and other sports. Regular leggings for every day are more suitable for teenagers and young people.

In addition to gender differences, leggings differ from tights in material and cut. As a rule, tights are made of elastic artificial fabrics. The clothes tightly tighten the body. Leggings are sewn from natural and artificial materials. The cut can be tight or partially loose.

WHY ARE LEGGINGS BETTER FOR SPORTS?

The leggings are suitable for different body types. They provide a neat appearance for both thin and full bodies. The elastic fabric and anatomical cut allow the pants to fit tightly to the body and repeat the relief of the muscles. The tight fit allows you to feel every movement and control the situation. This allows you to train at full strength and at a higher speed.

HOW TO CHOOSE FITNESS LEGGINGS?

Cool equipment not only helps you train, but also motivates you. The market offers a wide range of materials, thickness, colors, and styles. But the choice should not be determined by appearance alone. Sportswear is chosen according to the rules.

The first rule.
Don't wear the clothes you feel comfortable in at home for fitness.

Leggings or tights that contain mostly natural thread are practical for everyday wear, but are absolutely not suitable for fitness, as they easily absorb sweat and do not remove it well. And training in wet ones is not comme il faut.

Rule two.
Bet on high-tech synthetic fabric.

For example, from a mixture of polyester and spandex. The first is responsible for the strength of the fabric, and the second for elasticity. Such material will not let you get wet, as it quickly removes and evaporates moisture as it comes. And also allows the body to breathe easily.

Rule three.
There is no universal sportswear: each sport has its own leggings.

For yoga, you need the simplest and most comfortable clothing: a tight-fitting top or a medium-support bra, and loose-fitting leggings that are loose-fitting and, if possible, seamless or with flat seams. Afghan pants are the best option.

For strength training - thick leggings with well-defined compression properties. The denser the fabric, the better it holds the muscles under heavy loads, which at this moment need support. Compression leggings support body thermoregulation: you will not be hot or warm in them.

For running or less intense workouts - not very tight leggings made of thin fabric with a medium rise.

For more intense workouts, where there are supersets for legs and buttocks with squats, lunges, bends and jumps - long or cropped leggings of medium density with a high waist (but not an elastic band, but a wide belt).

WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN CHOOSING LEGGINGS?

To make training in leggings comfortable, when choosing them, pay attention to the cut, size, material, comfort, color scheme and design.

Cut.
There are one-piece leggings or leggings with inserts. The former are not very comfortable to wear: they do not fit as tightly, which is why they often slip down. The latter are more elastic and tighten better. Inserts can be decorative, mesh (for ventilation) and compression (for support). The latter are located in very active areas: on the buttocks, on the front and side of the thigh.

Size.
If the size is chosen correctly, you will hardly feel them (like a second skin effect). The standard size will be the one that fits your figure exactly. Leggings that are a little bigger or a size smaller will create discomfort. The first ones will slip down, the second ones will pull the body, rub and impair blood circulation.

Material.
For high-intensity workouts, choose compression leggings made of polyester or spandex. The latter is called differently by different manufacturers: elastane, neolan, vorin. Fabric made of synthetic thread based on polyurethane rubbers is not inferior in its aesthetic characteristics to analogues made of natural fibers. But it significantly surpasses them in ease of use and ease of care.

The elasticity of the material in its pure form is from 500 to 700%. In a mixture of viscose, cotton or flax - up to 200%. Spandex is a light, wear-resistant, very strong and smooth material. Its combination with polyester gives a material with good air permeability and high elasticity. It perfectly absorbs and removes moisture. Depending on the density or composition of the fabric, spandex and polyester leggings can have varying degrees of compression. The tightening properties support the muscles well and create a micro massage effect. This significantly reduces muscle fatigue and allows you to achieve the maximum training effect.

Comfort
If there are a lot of inserts, pay attention to the fact that the seams do not create discomfort. Leggings should not be see-through. When choosing your size, be sure to try on and try a deep squat: the pants should not slip from the waist below the permissible norm.

Length, design and color range of leggings.
By length, leggings can be: knee-length, ankle-length or intermediate length. Designers think through various color solutions and decorative inserts that can visually highlight the line of the hips, waist, buttocks or, on the contrary, draw less attention to them.

We hope that using our recommendations you will be able to easily choose leggings for fitness. By the way, a good selection of them is presented in our online store. In the category «Fitness clothes» presents a wide range of branded sportswear for men and women. Guys will find here rashguards, T-shirts, men's leggings for training. And girls will find all kinds of models of tops, crop tops, leggings, leggings and capris.