Sophisticated Gym Wear

This season is all about being a gentleman even when you are working out. Maybe it is the Great Gatsby effect, or simply that our gym wear has become dull; whatever the reason it is time to smarten up. Starting with this Superdry Henley T-Shirt. This is the perfect example of smart, functional sportswear. The collar adds in all the sophistication you need, whilst the logos are neatly placed to give the overall look of a college named sweat top. The Superdry collection at: www.littlewoodsireland.ie is a great place to start hunting for your gym look.

The general rules for sophisticated gym wear are plain colours, white high top trainers and of course a collar.

The Hooded Sweatshirt

When we consider the classic hooded top, we think thick material, bulky and too warm for the gym. However, they ultimately look timeless and are the epitome of sportswear, but they now have a fresher, gym perfect redesign. The hooded sweatshirt is breathable, easy to style over shorts or jogging bottoms and is fashion forward enough to be worn out after your workout.

Now, there are many forms of hooded sweatshirts available, from the long sleeved classic through to the short sleeved version. Which style you choose will really come down to what you are wearing the item for. Tennis, weights and kick boxing will require freedom of movement in your arms; opting for short sleeved here would definitely be the best look.

The Bright Trainers

When we say bright, we mean it. This seasons trainers are all about colour over anything else, from luminous oranges through to leaf greens – there will be a colour to suit everyone’s personality. Let’s face it, we may not all want to wear purple trainers, so this has to come down to you as an individual rather than what the trends decide for us.

If you are struggling to get on board with the incredibly bright, then why not pick a pair of running shoes like this Adidas pair from the collection of men’s running shoes at Littlewoods. The blue is bright enough to be bang on the trend, but they are muted enough to match with variety of shorts and sweatpants. On top of all this they promote the integral safety elements that you need when running. The EVA inner sole has been designed for maximum comfort and to take the full impact, making these trainers not just fashion forward, but protective of your joints too.

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So, disregarding crash diets and binge running, here are 5 healthy ways that you can stay in shape this summer with minimal effort and maximum health benefit.

1. Portion Control

Cutting out meals and drastically reducing diet is a popular way to lose weight in a hurry, but unfortunately it is also one of the least sustainable (and least healthy) methods of weight loss. Often, once people reach a target weight, they resume eating normally and quickly gain back those extra pounds. So, instead of “crashing” your diet, focus on mild but sustainable portion control. Eat slowly and stop when you’re full – not when you can’t eat anymore.

2. Eat Breakfast

You’ve certainly heard the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With specific regard to staying in shape, breakfast is important because it triggers our metabolism. Once you’ve put something in your stomach in the morning, your body will burn calories more effectively throughout the day, helping you to avoid unnecessary weight gain.

3. Employ Resistance Training

Many people are afraid that resistance training will simply build bulk rather than help keep weight off. However, resistance training is actually most effective in that it provides a massive calorie-burning burst. Working in some weight training 3 to 4 days a week will help your body to keep off extra calories in between, and will also make your cardio workouts more effective.

4. Vary Your Workouts

When crashing for beach season, a lot of us tend to shoot for excessive running, because it is perceived as the best way to drop weight. However, varying your workout routine will keep you from losing interest, and ultimately makes for a more sustainable effort. Running, cycling and swimming are all great options, but think about working in entertaining exercise as well – beach activities, summer sports, etc.

5. Get Enough Sleep

Finally, try your best to get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Studies show that this proper rest helps your body to attack fat, instead of muscle, with calorie burning efforts, and that keeps you in the best shape.