If you are serious about getting the most from your workouts, a gym vest really is the best workout top to wear. And it may just what you need to maximize your exercise performance.
Increased range of movement
Upper body exercises like pull downs, pull ups, rows and bench presses are most effective when performed with a wide range of movement. A wide range of movement stimulates the greatest number of muscle fibres leading to the best possible results. You wouldn’t do half-rep biceps curls so why let a badly fitting top prevent you from doing full-range pull ups? Gym vests allow you to move your arms and shoulders freely.
Temperature regulation
While most modern gym wear is made from technical, lightweight fabric designed to wick sweat away from your skin, if you are really going for it, even these materials can trap a little bit of moisture and prevent you from keeping as cool as possible.
Wearing a vest means that more skin is exposed to the air which will result in plenty of surface area for sweat to evaporate. A gym vest made from lightweight fabric is ideal for keeping cool while training hard.
Motivation
If you hide your muscles beneath a T-shirt or long-sleeved top, it can be hard to see if you are making much progress from one week to the next. However, if you wear a vest, you’ll clearly be able to see your arms, shoulders and chest getting bigger and stronger and that can be very motivating. Not only will you be able to see your muscles grow, you’ll also see more definition begin to appear as you get leaner and lose body fat.
Wearing a workout vest makes it much easier to monitor your progress and each small change you see in your appearance will inspire you to work harder. Don’t hide under baggy T-shirts; wear a gym vest instead. Not only will you be cooler, freer and more comfortable, it’ll help motivate you to develop the best body you can.