Top 10 Trendy Gym or Workout Outfits for Men in India

Gone are the days when men used to exclude themselves from style, fashion, and trends. Today’s man is conscious about his looks, desires to wear great and does not shy away from shopping as well. You no longer see a guy entering the gym in old college tees or worn out pants. Just, as women fashion trends evolved, men’s gym apparel too began transforming. So, for all the gym going dudes, who want to look stylish even with all that sweat, here are the top 10 gym apparel and accessories of 2016 for men in India. Just add these to your wardrobe and let everyone know that men too, love to be in vogue.

Choosing the right outfit

The range for men’s gym outfits is still evolving however; there are still a lot of great picks if you look around. The best part about men’s gym apparel is that they are highly versatile. So, even if you keep juggling between cardio, weights and crossfit, your apparel is as adaptive as you are. The reason behind this is that almost all men workouts are exhaustive, strenuous and vigorous and every costume needs to comply with similar requirements.

BREATHABLE: Men sweat heavily and hence, the first criterion to keep in mind is the breathability of the fabric. Right from your top to your underwear, to your gloves to your socks, every material needs to be such that it keeps you cool. Cotton, nylon and lycra, also called as spandex, based gym clothes are great at keeping you cool.

DRY: A big drawback with cotton is that it absorbs a lot of sweat, becoming heavy and sticky. You therefore need a fabric that keeps you dry. Nylon and lycra based apparel, instead of absorbing, transfer sweat on the outside, where it dries off. Thus it keeps you cool and dry.

FLEXIBILITY: Since the workouts are exhaustive and vigorous, your gym clothes should be such that they give you maximum freedom of movement. If the clothes are tight or clingy, they will interfere with your movements and may even become the cause of your injury.

FIT: You need flexibility but that does not mean you start buying double your size. It is very important to wear something that fits you right. A very important reason behind this is that if your clothes are too loose, your trainer will not be able to see your correct form or posture. Baggy clothes will also make you look sloppy.

COMPRESSION: A recent trend in gym clothing or apparel is the usage of compression fabrics. When you workout, the stress, weight and pressure can cause fluid accumulation in the muscle causing swelling and soreness. Lack of oxygen also causes lactic acid build up in the muscles. Compression fabrics apply counter pressure on these vulnerable areas and increase blood flow to and from the heart to the muscles. It is always better to go for compression gym clothes as they really help during heavy workouts.

Do you need supporters?

It is probably the question that every young fitness and bodybuilding enthusiast asks – whether he needs to wear supporters while gyming. For those who do not know, a supporter is special underwear that is meant to support the male genitals by holding them firmly. Men are advised to wear supporters especially when lifting weights. Now coming to the question – whether you need to wear it or not; well to be honest you do not need to.

It might surprise you to know that in US, people do not even know the concept of supporters. No one wears a supporter to the gym there. It is basically an Indian thing. Supporter is a trendy name for typical Indian langot which is worn by pehelwaan for kushti. Pehelwaans lift and pin down other pehelwaans who are very heavy. They apply a lot of brute force against each other. This is why they wear langots. People applied this principle to gyming which is way different from kushti.

A supporter is required only in one scenario – when you have weak abdominal muscles. If you subject your weak abdominal muscles to heavy weights, it might herniate. A poor posture, poor balance, lower back pain, not being able to hold plank even for 50 seconds, not being able to pass hollowing test, are some of the signs that show that you have a weak core. It is estimated that only about 3% people have terribly weak abdominal muscles and such people would need a supporter while working out. Also, if you have had hernia in the past or have undergone surgery for hernia, then wear a supporter. People with strong abdominal muscles do not need to worry about hernias and hence, do not need supporters.

If you are a beginner, first create your base. Strengthen your core by gradually moving from smaller weights to heavy weights. Give your muscles enough time to strengthen. If you follow the right method, you will never feel the need of wearing a supporter.

Also, keep in mind that supporters tend to absorb sweat and therefore can become a source of infection for you. If you do wear one, ensure you wash it as often as possible.

Keeping everything is mind; here are the Top 10 Trendy Gym or Workout Outfits for Men in India.

1)   Aurro Sports Stretch Shorts

Shorts are great for work out especially during summers. This pair of stretch shorts is an excellent choice and can be worn indoors as well as outdoors.

Fabric: This pair of shorts is made from 100 percent polyester. The fabric is light weight and of superior quality.

Flexibility: As the name rightfully says, this pair of shorts gives you a great flexibility. Polyester has a good natural stretch, ensuring that you are able to exercise with ease.

Dry: Aurro has given the fabric a moisture management finish which means that the shorts would remain cool, comfortable and dry throughout your working hours.

Look: The shorts give you an excellent fit with its elastic waistband and draw cords. There are secured pockets on the side that allow you to carry small stuff around. It is available in sporty colours like black, grey, navy blue.

2)   Azani Combo Shorts

This combination shorts from Azani is innovative gym apparel that blends tights with shorts. It brings together the benefits of two most versatile gym fabrics to give you a perfect gym wear.

Fabric: The inner section (tights) is made up of a combination of polyester and elastane.  The outer shorts have been made in ultra light woven polyester. Polyester and elastane also wick the moisture to keep the fabric dry.

Flexibility: With elastane and polyester as the materials, both the inner and outer layers are breathable and flexible.

Compression: The inner section has been made from graduated compression fabric. It therefore, protects your muscles from any kind of swelling and fluid build up. So train harder and longer.

Look: The combo shorts look sporty, cool and trendy. Azani uses its own independent sizing standard to ensure a great fit. It is available in black-blue and grey-black.

3)   Phenovo Men Gym Compression Top

This made-in Hong Kong top is an ideal gym or exercise wear. High on performance and even higher on style, this product will surely get the best out of you.

Fabric: This top has been made using 100 percent Spandex which is the most ideal gym wear.  The T-shirt is light weight and comfortable with a great breathability.

Flexibility: Spandex is far more flexible than regular rubber. It is specifically used in gym wear. This tee is stretchy and gives you all the freedom you need while exercising.

Dry: Spandex has a great wicking property. It sends the sweat to the outside keeping the fabric dry and cool. So sweat it out without any worries.

Look: The T-shirt looks amazingly stylish and gives you a great body fit. It is available in sporty contrasts like white-grey, black-grey and blue-black.

4)   Lycot Compression Top

Nothing accentuates your toned arms better than long sleeves. This compression long sleeved top from Lycot is stylish and super high on performance.

Fabric: Lycot has used an imported 4-way stretchable lycra for this top. The knitted light weight material gives ultimate comfort.

Flexibility: The 4-way stretchable lycra offers an excellent stretch; to give you ease of movement even during the toughest workout.

Dry: Lycot has relied upon the all new Drimaxx TM Technology that gives excellent moisture management to keep you dry.

Compression: The lycra compression design improves your blood flow and prevents injury and muscle wear and tear.

Look: The superior quality compression fabric gives impressive body fit accentuating your toned physique. It is available in stylish colours like dark grey, navy blue, orange and white.

5)   Decisive Fitness Gym Stringer

Want to see your pumped up muscles after a satisfying arms day? Then there is nothing like stringer for you. This classic gym wear is always preferred by guys due to extreme comfort and breathability.

Fabric: This designer stringer vest has been made using 100 percent polyester. The fabric is light in weight and soft. It therefore gives excellent comfort and stretch.

Dry: The fabric is quick drying and keeps you dry and cool for longer hours at the gym.

Look: The designer vest has a contrast back paneling to give you a sporty feel. The stringer vest is available in red-black, blue-black and black-grey.

6)   Decisive Fitness Men’s Compression Tights

Decisive, indeed, has an incredibly elaborated range of gym apparel for men. Stylish, comfortable and durable – this pair of tights for men is a must have for every gym goer.

Fabric: Decisive has used a blend of two ideal fabrics for this pair of tights. The product has 90% polyester and 10% elastane, also called as spandex. The apparel is therefore, light weight, comfortable and gives the right amount of stretch.

Dry: Both polyester and spandex have moisture wicking properties and hence this gym wear keeps you cool and dry throughout.

Compression: As the name rightfully suggests, this is a compression wear. The ergonomic design and compression fabric protect your muscles from injury and fluid retention.

Look: The Decisive tights fit well and look stylish and sleek. It is available in black, white and navy blue.

7)   Revo Slim Fit Active Wear

Revo brings to you a stylized and more efficient version of your regular track pants. This pant blends together fashion, comfort and performance.

Fabric: Revo has used a fine blend of cotton and spandex for this track pants. Cotton keeps it cool and comfortable while spandex gives it the right amount of moisture management and stretch.

Fit: The track pant has ribbed bottoms or slick bottoms to ensure that it stays close to your body even during vigorous movements. Thus, you can enjoy an uninterrupted session every time.

Look: The stylish Revo power stretch pants offer a great fit with its elastic waist band and draw cords. It is available in black and grey with contrast prints.

8)   Azani Compression Performance Underwear

Good fitting comfortable underwear is essential for a smooth training session. Azani performance underwear has been designed especially for the active ones so that they can work out without having to adjust their underwear every now and then.

Fabric: Azani has used an optimum combination of polyester and elastane. With their Sub Zero technology, Azani has weft knitted the fabric to give controlled stretch and extreme comfort.

Dry: Azani treats every sports gear with moisture wicking finishers to give great moisture management. So be cool and dry, no matter who much you sweat.

Compression: Being a compression gear, this performance underwear gives you a great support while working out. It protects your vulnerable muscles from injury and fluid retention.

Anti-Microbial: This is a very great feature introduced by Azani. All of Azani sports gear have been made using Silver Technology to keep you stink free throughout.

Fit: Azani has its own sizing standards that have been laid down keeping in mind the dominant muscles and body contours. The end result is a product that fits as good as your skin.

9)   Lancer Sports Shoes

Lancer is probably one of the most popular choices when it comes to budget friendly, great quality sports shoes. This pair of shoes will definitely turn out to be your ideal ‘sole mate’.

Fabric: The outer as well inner material of the shoe has been made using mesh textile. The wide use of meshed fabric makes the shoe extremely comfortable and breathable.

Sole: The sole has been using EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate). This material is widely used in sports gear and acts as a powerful shock absorber. This pair of shoes therefore, gives you the right ground to stand on. It protects your feet from damage.

Look: The striped pattern and meshed structure, give the shoe an eye catchy look. It is available in navy blue-red, grey-orange, black-grey and white-blue.

10)        Welcome Men Sports Shoes

Welcome is yet another super popular seller of versatile men’s sports shoes. The shoes are great for running and even vigorous gyming.

Fabric: The shoes have been carved out of mesh textile to give style, comfort and breathability.

Sole: Welcome too is utilizing EVA soles so that the shoes can absorb shocks during heavy workouts.

Look: The meshed design with cool colour contrasts give the shoes a pleasant sporty look. It is available in white-black, blue-purple, and green-navy blue.

Gym Accessories

Apart from gym clothes, you also need a few essential accessories to enjoy a smooth exercising session. Here are some of the gym accessories that you should definitely get your hands on:

1. Sippers/Shakers

Love to sweat it out at the gym? Then you definitely need a cool sipper or shaker that can keep you hydrated in style. Also, if you are into muscle building, then you can’t go without your pre and post workout protein shakes. Check out our compilation of top 10 protein shakers and choose the one that suits your needs the best.

2. Headphones

Isn’t it great to work out on the beats of your favourite music? When it comes to gyming and exercising, your headphones need to be sturdy, sweat proof, good fitting and great sounding. Here is our review on the top 10 headphones for workout to make your sessions more enjoyable.

3. Supporter

As we mentioned earlier, it is not a mandate to wear a supporter. With compression tights, shorts and briefs; the need for supporter is even less. However, if you still need one, then go for a jockstrap. This Omtex Gym Supporter is an orthopedically designed jockstrap and gives best hernia control. If you do not want a jockstrap, then you can go for this S&C Flex Cotton Gym Supporter.

4. Gloves & Wrist, knee, elbow supports

If you are into heavy weight lifting, then it is better to guard your joints. Get into the habit of wearing gloves, wrist bands, knee supports and elbow supports to protect these vital joints from strain and exertion and shocks. Nivia, SportsSoul, JoyFit etc. Have a good range of gym supports.

5. Gym bag

Last but not the least; you would definitely need gym bag that complements your look. Puma, Auxter, Gear and Dee Mannequin have a trendy collection of gym bags for men.

So, now don’t you feel it is about time that you change your gym wardrobe? With these trendsetting apparel and accessories you can transform your regular gym ways into cool and stylish ones.