92% of women say uncomfortable activewear hinders them from focusing on their workout

While cuteness is an important factor for activewear, most women are realizing fit is the more essential feature for workout wear.

In a 2022 study by Vitreous World commissioned by adidas, 92% of the respondents said they find it difficult to focus on their workout when their apparel is uncomfortable. Some 58% of the women polled said they frequently have to stop in the middle of their activity to pull up their leggings, while 49% said that tight-fitting activewear leaves unwanted marks and rashes on their skin.

The study involved 1,724 female respondents aged 16 to 24 in the UK, US, Japan, and China.

The finding corroborates what Dr. Ian Banzon, an athlete and a physician practicing medical and sports acupuncture, said in a previous report: A lousy activewear fit restricts one's movement, which may result in unwanted injuries and limited movement.

"If it's too tight, it restricts breathing a bit or gives me a bit of a tummy ache. [On the other hand], if it's too loose, you feel everything is just moving," Dr. Banzon told GMA Integrated News.

The general rule of thumb? If you're "not comfortable moving in" it, then it's a bad fit, Banzon said.

The result of the study had adidas innovating its Spring/Summer 2023 line, with products specifically designed to reduce distractions in workouts across varying activities including yoga, high-intensity interval training, and running.

The collection features bras and leggings with new styles designed and tailored to combat the aforementioned performance barriers. It features four-way material stretch and full adjustability, increased support structures, and airflow management.

the Adidas SS23 collection is available in inclusive sizing from 2XS to 2XL, which ranges from P2000 to P4900.

Meanwhile, if you're a "go local" type of girl, here are five activewear brands you might want to check out. — LA, GMA Integrated News