Knowing what constitutes the best gym wear - in other words, the fit kit that will genuinely stand the test of time and support you through even the sweatiest of workouts - can sometimes feel like a chore. Will the sweat-wicking leggings genuinely sweat wick? And will that extra supportive bra be extra supportive or just another gimmick? To help you cut through the noise, we've asked four fitness experts who test workout gear for a living and tried literally thousands of designs in their time for their desert island kit picks. The below are the best of the best, never rolling down, stretching after a few washes, showing sweat patches or providing inadequate support.
We're not about buying for the sake of it here at , rather, investing in items that'll last the long run. Know this, though: one carried out by Barbell Apparel in 2021 found that of 2000 regular gym-goers, 79% of people believe that owning good gym wear is a key step in achieving your fitness goals. So yep - having supportive, sweat-wicking workout clothing is important.
Luckily the gym wear game has never been stronger, with designers, high street brands and sports labels answering our need for functional and fashionable workout kit. For the expert's recommendations, keep scrolling, and don't miss our guides to the , , and , while you're here. All of the products in this roundup have been tried and tested by team .
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