Winter is coming so, dracarys!
We all want to feel warm and cosy when the weather gets cold. And while most of us would prefer to sit in front of a fireplace sipping hot chocolate, coffee, or tea, as you might prefer, we have places we need to be.
Winter is the season when a lot of people change their clothes to a size bigger than their normal clothes. That’s nothing against you or what you’re eating but actually the weather itself. During summer, your ability to digest food is faster than it is during the winter season (1). That, plus the holidays, and events around that time makes us all add a little weight.
So, if you’re planning on sticking to your routine and heading to the gym to work out during the winter, then you need to be prepared by layering up on your workout clothes. Here are some winter layering outfit ideas for you to try out this winter.
Ways to layer up your activewear during winters
As the temperature keeps dropping this winter, brace yourself for the cold and keep working out. Not only would this get rid of the winter blues but also keep you busy and active putting you in a better, cheerful mood. Here is your winter workout layering guide on how to layer up for cold weather that will keep you cosy.
For Men
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First Layer:
Always start off with something that would keep the heat and make you sweat rather than freeze. This might be thermal top and bottom wear. There are a lot of thermal clothes available for men online. You can decide to forgo this if it isn’t too cold and move on to the basics.
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Basics:
The basics consist of your activewear, the one you wear on hot summer days. Yes, you can decide to go for a warmer version of your activewear if you can find them. A warmer version would be made with polyester or fleece which are materials that are sweat-wicking. Hummel’s range of polyester training pants for men includes amazing and simple designs for you. Hummel’s t-shirts for men are available in various materials you can choose from.
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Middle Layer:
This layer is to add more cosiness and promote body heat insulation. It includes things like men’s hoodies/sweatshirts, vests, sweaters, or anything that would keep your body heat. This is great to have on in case it gets warm and you have to take off the top layer.
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Top Layer:
Depending on how cold the weather is, you might decide to skip it. But better safe than sorry. This layer keeps the cold winter wind from breaching through to other layers of clothing. It also protects you from things like rain and snow. You can take this layer off when you feel the need to. This layer is your winter jacket.
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Extra Layer:
This extra sportswear layering idea includes other accessories like thick winter socks, scarves, gloves, and head warmers/beanies. Be sure these accessories for men are warm enough for the winter and not style over function.
For Women
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First Layer:
You can choose to skip this layer, but it’s good to start off with thermal layers to keep you keep your body heat and make you sweat. Thermal top and bottom wear are available for women online. Keep in mind that these aren’t sweat-wicking, so you might want to skip them and proceed to the basics.
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Basics:
Your basics include your everyday athleisure and it is best to go for activewear with fabrics like polyester or fleece which would keep you warm but are also sweat-wicking. Hummel’s range of basics for women includes sports bras, and t-shirts available in different materials including polyester. For bottom wear, you have the option of training pants, and tights/yoga pants.
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Middle Layer:
This winter you can think about layering your outfit with these ideas. For added cosiness and body heat insulation, consider layering on a pair of hoodies/sweatshirts, sweaters, vests, or any other layers to keep your body heat. This is a layer that’s great to have in case you need to take off the top layer.
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Top Layer:
This layer is your winter jacket which you can decide to take off later when you start to feel warm. This is a protective layer from things like rain, storm, and snow you can decide to skip. But it’s better to have it on and take it off later because the weather can be unpredictable.
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Extra Layer:
This workout layering guide would come in handy this winter. Remember not to forget to put on a warm pair of socks, put on your gloves, grab your scarves, and beanies/head warmers. Make sure these extra accessories layers are functional before they are stylish.
Conclusion
This winter sportswear layering outfit ideas while you work out will guide you in not only finding the perfect material/fabric to wear this winter. But it will also prevent you from encountering any unexpected changes in the weather that you aren’t already prepared for.
Whether you’re going for a run around the block, or you’re heading to the gym to work out, these layering guides will keep you warm. Yes, you can decide to take off some of the layers, but it is totally up to you.
Check out Hummel’s footwear collection for both men and women. These footwear have so many great and exciting features that make them great footwear to have in the winter and summer seasons. Get footwear like sneakers, and trainers for men and women. These footwear are perfect for the winter season and paired with thick warm pairs of socks, you’re good to go.
Remember to go for sweat-wicking materials for your activewear during summer or winter.