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Top Features of Performance Fitness Gear
8 Features of High-End Performance Gear
Don't lay down your hard earned cash before making sure the athletic apparel you're buying meets all these performance musts
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How to Pick Your Go-To Gear
Anybody who exercises has go-to gear. Runners have comfy tops and tees that pull perspiration from their bodies. Cyclists use wind- and waterproof jackets to shelter them from the elements. Cold-weather warriors use base layers, hats, and shells to manage heat and moisture transfer when exercising in the winter. To craft this high-end apparel, manufacturers use a variety of quality materials, and the R&D teams at top outdoor apparel brands spend countless hours designing these products and even longer testing them in the field with amateur and professional athletes. But how can you tell a premium piece of gear from one just designed to look "technical"? We spoke with leading apparel-makers to find out what features to look for in your workout clothes to ensure you end up with the highest quality options and get the most bang for your buck.
MORE: Top fitness gear for the New Year. Plus, this video will help you make sure your running shoes are a perfect fit.
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