Fitness sportswear brand

There is no absolute "best choice" for fitness sportswear brands. The evaluation criteria are completely anchored by your training scene, budget, and body adaptation needs. Any talk of "the best brand" without specific usage scenarios is a hoax.

A while ago, I wore out three different brands of leggings while practicing CrossFit. When I squatted, my crotch opened and I almost died. That’s when I decided to research the mainstream fitness clothing brands on the market. I also chatted with enthusiasts of different sports around me, and I found that the choices of different groups of people can really vary.

Those big guys who spend time in the strength zone every day and train at least 6 days a week basically only choose brands based on their performance, and any good-looking co-branding is just fake. Most people who do powerlifting have a few Inzer squat suits. They are fully supportive and can hold you when squatting 200 kilograms. However, they are as hard as cardboard and cannot move at all when wearing them. ； Most cross-country runners recognize Patagonia and Arc'teryx. The quick-drying fabrics can be completely dried in half an hour if you sweat, and they won't be soaked in light rain. The disadvantage is that they are expensive. A quick-drying short-sleeve can sell for four figures. Ordinary fitness enthusiasts have no need to spend this money. Oh, and Under Armor has been popular for many years. The wrapping feeling of the compression jacket is really amazing. I used to wear it for more than half a year playing American football. It can put a lot of burden on the muscles when I collide. However, it is easy to pill if washed too much. The logo will fall off quickly, so be careful with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

However, many people think that fitness clothes are just consumables, and spending several times more money for a brand logo is purely an IQ tax. A friend of mine who runs a half-marathon wears less than RMB 200 in total equipment. He has been wearing Decathlon 99 leggings for two years and a 39 quick-drying T-shirt that has turned white after washing, but he still wins awards every time. He often said, "Whether you run fast or not has nothing to do with how much clothes you wear and how much they cost." His words were crude but not crude. Nowadays, many domestically produced underwear are actually quite good. For example, Anta's quick-drying series has a spandex ratio of 18% and four-way elasticity. It can be worn for more than 100 yuan. I usually wear it for regular strength training and running on the treadmill. Compared with my Lululemon Align, which costs more than 1,000 yuan, except for the slightly worse fit at the waist, there is really no big difference in daily use.

In recent years, women’s fitness brands that have become very popular have become more controversial. For example, some people criticize Lululemon for its high premium. The cost of a pair of align leggings fabrics is only a few dozen yuan, but it can be sold for more than a thousand yuan, and it charges a "yoga white-collar tax." Some people love it so much that it doesn't get stuck in the crotch or waist when practicing Ashtanga twists and handstands. There is also domestic MAIA ACTIVE, the wild lolita, some people complain about their over-marketing of good looks, and the fabric is not very wear-resistant, pilling after wearing it for more than ten times. Some people say that their sports bra is good news for big-breasted girls, and the supportive design is more suitable for Asian breast shapes than European and American brands. , it doesn’t sway at all when running or jumping. This is true when I tried it with my friend. She has a C cup and has bought many high-intensity sports bras from European and American brands before. Either the waistline is so tight that she can’t breathe or the cup is empty. The MAIA cloud-like bra is just right for her.

Oh, by the way, there are also brands that specialize in niche sports. Don’t confuse them with ordinary fitness clothes, such as Black Diamond for rock climbing and Quiksilver for surfing. Their clothes are highly wear-resistant and durable. You can wear them for a day of hiking in the mountains or surfing for an afternoon without snags. However, the fabrics are too hard. If you usually wear them to do yoga in the gym, they will not be that comfortable when you move. There is no need to buy them specifically to look professional.

To be honest, I don’t care about the brand at all when choosing fitness clothes. There are four-digit high-end models in my wardrobe, as well as Decathlon replacements that cost dozens of yuan. Today I will wear soft align to practice yin yoga, tomorrow I will wear wear-resistant domestic models to practice Crossfit, and I will wear Patagonia’s quick-drying clothing when I go hiking on the weekend. Whatever is comfortable for me. After all, fitness clothes are ultimately meant to serve your training. You can't wear airtight clothes to hold back your sweat just for the sake of posting your logo in a circle of friends. That's really putting the cart before the horse.