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Activewear and Training Gear Guides

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Sportswear on rails and mannequins inside a brightly lit storeActivewear Without Paying for the Logo· 6 min· Buying / Care
A front-loading washing machine drum filled with laundryHow to Make Activewear Last Longer· 5 min· Care / Fabrics
An athlete working out with a resistance band in a gymTraining Accessories That Earn a Place· 5 min· Accessories / Activities
A trail running shoe photographed from the sideChoosing Training Shoes for Your Sport· 5 min· Shoes / Fit
Stretching on a mat in activewearFit for Movement: How Activewear Fits· 6 min· Fit / Activities
Two runners in jackets and tights on a snow-covered pathHow to Layer for Cold-Weather Training· 5 min· Layering / Fabrics
Close-up of a knitted fabric in blue-greyTechnical Fabrics: What Each One Does· 6 min· Fabrics / Care
A runner in a light jacket and tights on a park pathWhat to Wear for Each Type of Workout· 6 min· Activities / Fabrics
A tailor's measuring tape unrolled on a work surfaceActivewear Sizing Between Brands· 6 min· Fit / Buying
Racks of second-hand clothing at a charity saleBuying Activewear Second-Hand or on Sale· 6 min· Buying / Care
An overlocked seam joining two pieces of knitted fabricSeams, Chafing and Flatlock Construction· 6 min· Fabrics / Fit
Runners in light summer clothing during a road race on a sunny streetDressing for Training in Heat· 6 min· Layering / Fabrics
Swatches of stretch fabric labelled 8, 15, 20 and 25 per centStretch and Recovery: Why Knits Go Baggy· 6 min· Fabrics / Care
A woven fabric photographed with light shining through itHow Moisture Wicking and Odour Work· 6 min· Fabrics / Care
Rows of brightly coloured sports bras on display in a shopSports Bras: How Support and Fit Work· 6 min· Fit / Activities