Sports shorts are the perfect piece of kit for training in summer! They help you regulate your body temperature and provide you with great freedom of movement. Whether you have opted for a close or loose-fitting model, it has to be perfectly suited to your sports activity. So how do you go about choosing your fitness shorts? Let's drill down on what you should take into consideration!
SPORTS SHORTS MATERIAL
To avoid feeling uncomfortable during training, the first step is to properly choose the fabric of your women's or men's sports shorts. You'll generally have the choice between two materials:~
These fabrics are often combined with elastane to provide the garment with extra flexibility and stretch. So there is nothing to worry about when doing your squats and lunges, there is no risk of your shorts splitting!
Advice: whatever the material, wash your sports shorts on delicate washing cycle, at 40 °C. Do not use bleaching products and avoid ironing them because it risks ruining the fabric's fibres.
SHORTS COLOUR
Are you more the classic style type? Opt for more for neutral, "all-purpose" colours that you can easily combine with a colourful t-shirt. We are thinking here of black shorts, a must-have in the sports' locker! You also find more colourful models (neon yellow and grey for women, for example) or more original motifs for a trendy look.
It's up to you to choose what suits your style!
SIZE
Pay close attention when choosing your future sports shorts. Most models have an integrated waistband. Please note that if on the one hand, it must support waist fitting, on the other it must in no way compress your waist! ~
FITNESS SHORTS CUT
For men, fitness, weight training or cross-training shorts reach mid-thigh or just above the knee. They are loose-fitting, enabling greater freedom of movement. ~
THE DIFFERENT BRANDS
Are you looking for the perfect pair of fitness shorts? Do you want comfortable stretchy Pilates shorts? Decathlon has developed Domyos, a specific range of clothing and equipment for your fitness, weight training, dance and combat sports sessions. In terms of major brands, Puma and Adidas also offer numerous sports shorts models. Impossible not to find what you are looking for!
FITNESS SHORTS
For your cardio fitness circuits and sessions, opt for a pair of stretchy shorts that are both breathable, and quickly wick perspiration away. Ultra light (certain models weigh less than 150 g), they will be perfectly suited to this type of training session, where you move in all directions. It is designed with a slit system, ventilated crotch area and a special type of stitching facilitating your movements while jumping and doing squats!
WEIGHT TRAINING/CROSS-TRAINING SHORTS
Specially designed for doing strength sports, weight training shorts are ultra light and resistant for a greater durability. Most models offer reinforcement at the front, helping to reduce wearing cause by friction with the weights bar. On top of that the polyester and elastane mix ensures it is highly breathable. If you sweat, the shorts are in charge of wicking moisture away!
Tips: these types of shorts are also perfect for doing WODs during your cross training sessions!
GYM AND PILATES SHORTS
For low-intensity strength training activities (Pilates, gentle gym, yoga, stretching), we've opted for a model with a high waistband supporting your abdominal wall, without compressing the stomach. Do you want to flatten your tummy? Choose body shaping sports shorts that help to slim your waistline. ~