How fit is your fashion?

A sweet smell is wafting through the mountain air, and even with intermittent snowfalls recently, you know Spring is coming.  And of course summer is right around the corner and that means… BATHING SUIT SEASON!!!!

Are you ready?

Getting trim is something that  many people resolve to acheive in the early months of the year, and then have to recommit to once they realize summer is a few short months away!

One of the things that people often overlook in their desire to get fit is their ‘fashion fitness.’

Fashion fitness? The psychology of clothing is powerful and it is possible that by wearing more flattering gym clothing that actual fits one’s body type, people would be more inclined to get to the gym and work hard to achieve their goals.

We all know that wearing a particularly great outfit helps us walk a little taller and gives us a little more spring in our step. The same can be said for workout wear. Why settle for cast-off, over-sized t-shirts and baggy styles that do little to boost your confidence or elevate your workout?

Fitness clothing should  fit properly and fabric is key.  Look for sweat-wicking performance fabrics with a flattering fit. Stretch fabrics such as Supplex are great for a physical workout. According to Invista, Supplex fabrics are fully breathable, able to hold their shape, are faster drying than cotton with a similar touch and feel and are color fast.

Couture Activewear (available in the Promontory Sport Shop) is a brand that uses these fabrics as well as other stretch fabrics to deliver a comfortable, yet functional style.

For Men, Under Armour (also available in the Promontory Sport Shop) is a great choice for technical fabrics and flattering cuts.

So take a look at your workout clothing. It’s often the last to be updated in your wardrobe. Are you a victim of fitness fads of the past? Take time to refresh your fitness fashion because you work out to feel good and part of feeling good, is looking good!