6 no-nos in Pilates and Yoga Clothings

We all love a good exercise. The kind of exercise that makes you feel strong and healthy. And also gets your body into shape so that you can feel and look good in your clothes. But we often forget to think about what kind of clothes are appropriate to wear during the exercise. 

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Pilates is not just about stretching your body. It is also about stretching your mind. Being focused on the exercise is the key to success. That is why the workout clothes have to be both about feeling good about yourself and also about letting your mind not to worry about them from the moment you start with the hundred.

Here you can read about 6 common clothing errors that will prevent your mind from being set on the exercise:

1. Really comfortable loose, baggy or gaucho pants
   Although being extra comfortable they are not appropriate for Pilates workout. Remember, Pilates is about moving around, rolling backward, lifting your legs and pulling them up etc. You really can’t control your body movement if your legs keep getting tangled in all the extra fabric. Another factor that is also crucial in Pilates workout is that you must always be able to observe your body so that you can really focus on each movement it makes. The best way to see your legs is to wear some comfortable form-fitting leggings, Capri-style pants or simply shorts.
2. Really comfortable loose T-shirt
   The same goes for the T-shirt. Make sure that the fabric is stretchy so that you can move your arms freely. If you practice in a group, try not to reveal too much by wearing a top cut down to your navel, since you will have to move around and sometimes things just don’t stay put.
3. Cute embellishments
   Also try to avoid any unnecessary embellishments such as a fabric tie, wooden beads or metal chains on the back of a top, since it will only hurt your back when you have to lie on it. If you can’t help yourself and find a simple black top just too dull, you will be pleased to know that you can now find workout clothes of all different colors with cute motifs and patterns.
4. Fashionable accessories
   Leave the dangling earrings and diamond bracelets for a truly special occasion. When you’ll have to lift your arms and legs and swing your body from side to side, soon any accessories apart from a wedding or engagement ring will just throw you off balance. If you really cannot help yourself and you’re some kind of an accessories addict, you can try a fashionable cloth headband that will also prove very functional – basically anything that stays put. Avoid scarfs and necklaces that would only be in your way when you’ll try to focus on the workout. 
5. Jeans and thick fabric
   Jeans and thick fabric clothes are just not stretchy, don’t allow you the freedom of movement and can be very uncomfortable. Pick appropriate Pilates workout clothes made from cotton, spandex or nylon. The Pilates clothes should be breathable, light in weight, quick drying, stretchable and strong.
6. Inappropriate or no underwear
   Regular bras just don’t offer enough support during the workout. Usually regular bras have a metal or plastic clasp and that can be uncomfortable in some Pilates exercises like the roll over or when you have to lay on your back. Ladies, it is important to wear a good sports bra! With an exercise bra that will offer you the full support the workout will be so much comfortable and you won’t have to worry about drawing too much attention to yourself. The same goes for no bra at all. Even if you’re not a “well endowed” woman, you still have to at least consider other participants in the Pilates workout class. Unless you want to practice nude Pilates, you simply cannot forget about this rule.