Fit and Fab in Workout Leggings : Vitae Apparel

Alison Vitae
3 min readDec 31, 2019

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There are many different types of workout leggings for women in the market. The different styles, designs, colours, fabrics and cuts can spoil a customer for choice. In the midst of these choices, how does one choose the most suitable women’s gym leggings?

Making a decision to exercise by joining a class or going to the gym is a big thing for most people. Once they are there, it is important to be dressed in comfortable exercise wear that does not hamper movement.

Finding the Fit

The best workout shorts for women essentially have a good fit. The fit is more important that the designs, colours and prints one sees. Leggings that fit well encourage a smooth workout, as the wearer is not constantly pulling up, tugging the sides, readjusting or fixing the waist band while exercising. Affordable leggings should also become a part of the wearer’s body and not hamper movement and stretching. The correct cut and fit can ensure that it does not look or feel uncomfortable.

One must pick a legion that ensures a smooth fit, and adheres to the natural contours of the body. If they are very form-fitting or tight and pre-shaped, it can be difficult to move in them during a workout.

When to Replace

Inevitably with the passage of time, particularly in cases of regular wear, leggings need to be replaced. They may lose their shape or stretch, and start becoming baggy or loose. Old leggings that no longer fit can hamper movement and no longer offer the support they should during a workout.

Choosing the Type

The best workout shorts for women, along with leggings, also depend on the type of activity they would be worn during. It can become much easier to pick the right kind of work out wear when you know what exercise you’ll be partaking in. For an intense workout sessions at the gym, with a cross trainer, treadmill, or machine-based workout, one should opt for a form-fitting leggings that doesn’t hamper movement. Such leggings are made of a compression material work with the muscle and improve blood circulation during exercise.

For more movement-based workouts like pilates, zumba, yoga, and dance sessions, compression materials may not be required. Instead, a well-fitting legging that is not too tight around the waist and knees is ideal. It should be made of a breathable material that makes room for bending, stretching, and leaning.

Another important thing is to ensure that the leggings are not see-through and are made of an opaque fabric to avoid mishaps.

Finally, the aim of having good work out wear is to be confident and comfortable during exercise. Everybody carries some insecurity about their body, and wearing the right clothes can help overcome these factors during exercise. The focus should always remain on getting the right workout done, and not worry about looks or the fit of clothing. If someone does not like to have sweat pits, they can opt for moisture-wick fabrics that help evaporate sweat constantly. Others may feel more comfortable in plain cotton clothes. Whatever the reason, exercising in public or even in private should be a comfortable endeavour to work towards fitter body. It should not translate into an exercise in dealing with self-esteem issues or embarrassment due to the wrong choice of clothes.

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Alison Vitae

Fashion Blogger at Vitae Apparel. Fond of writing on women fashion and fitness freak wearing.