Workout Essentials For Beginners And Bodybuilders

Compression Tee

If you have been skipping the compression gear, it’s time to suck it up (literally) and give it a try. A good tee is about more than just showing off the chiseled physique you have worked hard to create. In fact, compression gear can actually enhance your workout experience in many ways. For starters, compression apparel supports recovery and promotes muscle rebuild after your workout. Likewise, compression wear is more breathable and provides natural sweat-wicking properties to keep the wearer more comfortable when sweating. Not only that, but a high-quality compression tee gives your body the support it needs when you’re performing different exercises, which can reduce strain and will help you power through the workout.

Although it’s easily the most underrated workout essential, compression apparel not only helps you look the part at the gym, but it also helps you play the part. Pulling on a compression shirt rather than a regular t-shirt is one of the easiest things someone can do to improve their training efficiency and increase their overall recovery post-workout.

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Water Bottle

If compression tees are the most overlooked workout equipment, then water is the most overlooked nutrient for athletes. It goes without saying, but when you work out, you lose water from your body in the form of sweat, and you need to replace lost fluid with more water to remain healthy, ward off dehydration, and continue training.

That said, most individuals don’t need anything more than just water to rehydrate during a workout, so any water bottle should do. However, you do want to make sure you’re getting enough water during your workout and after, so packing a water bottle in your bag rather than relying on a few sips from the fountain at the gym is your best bet.

Also, if your workout extends beyond sixty minutes, you’ll need more than just water to replenish your body. This is because as your body loses water during your workout, it also loses sodium and potassium, which can cause confusion, muscle cramps, and more. Thus, those working out an hour or more need to toss an electrolyte-based drink in their bag too.

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