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Having the correct workout attire is just as important as the workout itself, the clothes you choose to wear can have a big impact on your performance during and after working out. You always want to get the most out of your workout, so it’s important that you’re wearing something that will allow you to do so. You don’t want to be in clothes that will restrict you from doing certain movements or make you feel uncomfortable, feeling comfortable and free is important to having a good workout. Wearing a shirt for running that allows you to have freedom with every movement, keep you cool, and prevent the most sweat possible will give you the best experience and most out of your workout. Different styles offer these benefits and some more than others, this article will explain everything you need to know and will help you decide what shirt is best for you and your workout.
What are Running Shirts?
Before we get into the different types and benefits of running shirts, we should talk about what exactly running shirts are. Running shirts were made to enhance your running training and make you feel as comfortable as possible while offering benefits for you and your body. It is not comfortable to workout and sweat in a normal t-shirt, it will get wet from the sweat and start to make you feel heavy and become less breathable. Working out in the right clothes is important because you want to feel as comfortable as possible to workout as long as you have to. Feeling uncomfortable will make you want to stop working out or just not workout at all, whereas wearing the right shirt will make you feel comfortable and confident the entire workout.
Running shirts were made with material and fabrics that allow you to breathe better and get rid of as much sweat as possible to keep your shirt from feeling wet. Most running shirts are also lightweight and cool, in case you do start to sweat the shirt won’t feel as heavy and hot, it will still feel lightweight keeping you as cool as possible. The fit of running shirts is different from the fit of a normal t-shirt, most running shirts offer a tighter fit, but not too tight to where you’ll be feeling suffocated. The type of running shirt that is tighter than normal is a compression shirt, these shirts are form fitting so they fit your body a little more snug to fit the form of your body, they also offer the most benefits. Overall, running shirts were made to keep you as comfortable as possible and prevent any irritations or distractions while you are working out.
Why you need Shirts For Running?
The need for running shirts has grown increasingly fast over the years. The new technology and features that are getting added to them make them better for working out because they get rid of everything that a normal t-shirt can’t. Over time throughout your workout, you’ll start to sweat and nothing is worse than working out with a sweaty and heavy shirt. Running shirts are now being made out of materials that prevent you from running into these problems. Certain materials will prevent your shirt from getting as sweaty and wet as a normal t-shirt would, making you feel much more comfortable and confident during your workout because no one wants to be seen in a sweaty shirt.
They also offer a lot of benefits that you can’t get from wearing a normal t-shirt, which we will get into in a bit. These benefits create a better experience for you, preventing almost everything that makes you uncomfortable. It’s important to have a running shirt because you’ll be able to get the most out of your workout, making you feel good about yourself the entire time.
What are Benefits of Running Shirt for Men?
Workout shirts offer a lot of benefits for yourself and your body, depending on the type of style and fabric of the shirt. Most workout shirts offer the same benefits because most of the time the fabric and fit is almost the same, giving you the same feel and comfort. But some are made better than others and can enhance these benefits. These benefits include:
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Sweat Wicking: Workout shirts come with fabrics that get rid of moisture, keeping you as cool and dry as possible. This is important because you don’t want your shirt to feel heavy and hot once you’ve started sweating.
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Durability: These shirts are much more durable than a normal t-shirt, they’re made to last a while, even if it means being put through the most extreme workout consistently. A normal t-shirt will get ruined fast if you’re constantly working out and sweating in it, these are made to last you a long time.
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Comfort: This is the most important benefit of workout shirts, the more comfortable the better you’re going to feel during your workout. You don’t want to be wearing a shirt that isn’t comfortable and constantly irritating your skin or restricting you from certain movements, you want clothing that will make you feel confident and comfortable for your entire workout.
Compression shirts might offer the most benefits of any type of workout shirt, the material and fitting allows your body to get the most out of your workout and receive the most benefits both during and after your workout. Wearing a workout shirt will provide better support for body and muscles while training, the pressure helps your blood circulation and supports the recovery process while working out. Although compression shirts are very tight and sometimes look like they would not allow you to breathe, many compression shirts are made to allow air circulation and help you stay cool. The tight fit of compression shirts is very effective in eliminating muscle soreness and fatigue, making you able to perform better and longer.
Different Types of Running Shirts
When looking for the right running shirt, you need to consider the different types of fabrics and materials because these are what’s going to make you the most comfortable or uncomfortable. Different fabrics offer different benefits and features, so let’s get into them:
Nylon: This is one of the most popular running shirt fabrics, it is very breathable, sweat-wicking, and can be very stretchy giving you a lot of comfort.
Polyester: This fabric is durable, breathable, lightweight, and non-absorbent, while also repelling UV rays and keeping you warm when it gets wet.
Spandex: This material is very stretchy and flexible, it can expand and offer you the most unrestricted movement. It is also form fitting so it will expand in order to fit your body type. This material is used for compression shirts, which give the most benefits of all the running shirt materials offered.
These are some of the different types of materials that running shirts can be made out of, each one offering different benefits to you. It’s important that you take a look at the material before buying a running shirt so you know right away what you’ll be getting out of the shirt. You don’t want to find out later once you’re working out that it’s the wrong material for you.
Best Workout Shirts
Air Pro
Born Tough’s Air Pro shirts are made from a honeycomb mesh, making them highly breathable and moisture wicking. These shirts are very lightweight and thin, making them the perfect workout shirt for summer and spring. These shirts will keep you cool and comfortable in hot weather and during your intense workouts. They are stylish as well, giving you the option to wear them out and about for a more casual look. These Air Pro shirts come in three different styles:
Born Tough Air Pro T-Shirt for Men
These shirts are constructed from our Air Pro fabric, making them both smart fitting and lightweight. They include the qualities of breathability, sweat wicking, and a 4-way stretching for those demanding workouts, allowing you to move around easily. Any physical activity requires you to stretch, run, jump, and squat, these shirts include an extended back hem that helps prevent the shirt from riding up while doing so.
This style is available in:
- Black
- Military Green
- Steel Gray
- Grey Camo
- White Camo
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Air Pro Sleeveless T-Shirt for Men
This is an extremely lightweight sleeveless shirt, made from our signature Air Pro fabric. Includes high ventilation for temperature control and sweat evaporation, this is the perfect sleeveless shirt for those spring and summer workouts.
This style is available in:
- Black
- Military Green
- Steel Gray
- White Camo
- Grey Camo
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Air Pro Long Sleeve T-Shirt for Men
Constructed from our Air Pro fabric, this shirt is super lightweight and is designed in a way that makes it breathable, highly stretchable, and has an extended scallop hem to prevent it from riding up during your intense workouts. It includes a reflective logo on the back of the shirt to make you more visible if you’re working out at night.
This style is available in:
- Black
- Military Green
- Steel Gray
- Grey Camo
- White Camo
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Viscose
These shirts are made from premium cotton, making them soft and comfortable while being lightweight at the same time. They’re perfect for every season, you’ll be able to wear them year round no matter the weather condition and still feel comfortable. These shirts come in three different styles:
Born Tough Men Core Fit SS Shirt
This shirt is made from our signature Swift fabric, making it a must have workout shirt because of how comfortable and lightweight it is. Because of the overlay seams, it has a streamlined look and feel to it, the flatlock seams give it durability and comfort.
This style is available in:
- Black
- Lunar Rock
- Stone
- Gray
- Army Green
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Sleeveless Shirt
This sleeveless shirt includes curved hems, a mock neck, and flatlock seams for softness and endurance. It is made from our swift fabric making it highly breathable, also being soft and stretchable.
This style is available in:
- Army Green
- Lunar Rock
- Stone
- Gray
- Black
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Men Core Fit LS Shirt
This shirt is made from our swift fabric, it has a unique look to it due to the curved hem with a slightly longer front and back. Very soft, stretchable, and breathable, it is the perfect base layer shirt. For extra durability, this shirt includes flatlock seams making it soft throughout as well.
This style is available in:
- Black
- Lunar Rock
- Stone
- Gray
- Army Green
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Momentum
These shirts are made from our double cotton blend, allowing these shirts to offer maximum comfort by being soft and insulated. They’re perfect for those colder temperatures during the fall and winter seasons. These shirts come in four different styles.
Born Tough Momentum Short Sleeve T-Shirt
This shirt is extremely soft and comfortable because it is made from our double cotton fabric. It features flat-lock seams which give it a seamless feel for extra comfort. Although this shirt is thicker than our other styles, the momentum fabric prevents moisture build up by allowing moisture to pass through.
This style is available in:
- Military Green
- Steel Gray
- White
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Momentum Sleeveless T-Shirt for Men
This tank is made from our signature double cotton blend, making it extremely soft with flatlock seams for maximum comfort. It provides 4-way stretchability and is perfect for working out during the fall and winter seasons. It also includes a highly reflective printing on the front and back, making it visible at night.
This style is available in:
- Steel Gray
- Military Green
- Black
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Born Tough Momentum Long Sleeve T-Shirt
This long sleeve shirt offers the same benefits and features as the short sleeve shirt, but allows you to stay much more warm during cold weather because of the long sleeves.
This style is available in:
- Military Green
- Black
- Steel Gray
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Compression
These shirts are made from our elastic co-polymer material, offering maximum comfort and a tight feel to it. The tight compression of the shirt makes it form fitting and improves the blood flow while working out in it. They are perfect to wear year round no matter what season it is. This shirt is available in two different styles:
Born Tough Mock Neck Short Sleeve Compression Shirt
Born Tough Mock Neck Long Sleeve Compression Shirt
This shirt is made from our signature compression blend of fabrics, making it an elegant fitting and high performance shirt for all your workouts. This shirt is form fitting, allowing maximum freedom for any movements you need to make.
These styles are available in:
- Black
- White
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large