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How Can You Actually Fulfil Your Fitness Resolution This Coming New Year - Hybryd

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  It is a tale as old as time: the turkey has been eaten, the wine has been enjoyed, and the box of chocolates is finally starting to run out. New Year is on the horizon, and you are making a solemn vow to yourself: this New Year is the year you will get fit, look fabulous, and transform your workout routine.  If you are struggling for motivation, getting hold of the right performance apparel can be a helpful starting point. So, we have put together a guide to the key items you are likely to need.  A good pair of trainers Whether you are planning to hit the gym, or get started with a running routine, a good pair of supportive trainers will be among the most important pieces of workout items to add to your wardrobe. If possible, go to a professional running shop and have your pace analysed – getting the right fit will be crucial for avoiding injury. Comfortable, supportive leggings The next key thing to invest in is a pair of supportive leggings – and thi...
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Is It A Good Idea To Buy Someone Fitness Clothing As A Christmas Gift - Hybryd

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  As tempting as it might be for our team here at Hybryd to say, “it’s coming up to that time of year again” (read: perilously short daylight hours, greyness, drizzle, and a level of coldness – even indoors – that has you reaching ever-more frequently for the thermostat), the reality is that if a special someone in your life is a fitness enthusiast, you probably won’t need to be told this.  After all, you have probably spent the last few weeks and months marvelling at the ability of that committed “someone” to adapt their exercise routines to the changing of the seasons. That might have already entailed switching from open-air running and yoga sessions to indoor activities at home, in the office, and/or, of course, at the local gym or leisure centre.  Would a fitness gift be a tasteful choice of festive present for that certain someone?  If you’re not exactly the world’s biggest fitness fanatic yourself, but you’re wondering whether you could “acceptably” get...
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Are There Ways To Feel Less Self-Conscious When Exercising – Hybryd

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  The other day, we saw a rather depressing statistic, as cited by Stylist ; almost seven in 10 (68%) Brits who don’t exercise feel too embarrassed to go to the gym, due to a feeling that they don’t fit the mould of a “typical” exerciser.  As saddening as that is, though, it does underline that as a society, we aren’t doing enough to tackle the embarrassment many people feel about exercise that could make us feel and perform better, and that could even save our lives.  So, for today’s blog post at Hybryd, we thought we would seek to cut through some of that embarrassment. To do that, we’re putting the spotlight on just a few tips you can follow to help make you feel less self-conscious about your body when engaged in fitness activities.  Remember that you are hardly alone The fact is, even people with seemingly immaculately toned bodies routinely feel self-conscious and insecure about themselves. And of course, regardless of what “stage” of fitness each giv...
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How Can You Be Sure You Have Found The Right Gym Shirt For Your Needs?

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  Deciding on the right T-shirt – or several – for your gym trips or cross training, might seem as straightforward a process as going with whatever is relatively lightweight and looks good in the store. But of course, anyone who has even the most cursory familiarity with working out, knows that it’s a slightly trickier task than that.  After all, if you really do buy “just any old” shirt, there could be a strong chance of it being poorly fitting, uncomfortable, or otherwise distracting during your fitness pursuits.  So, for today’s blog post here at Hybryd, we thought we would spotlight a few things you need to think about when it comes to exercise-minded T-shirt shopping.  The right workout shirt for you will depend greatly on what you’re doing  There are some important broad principles to consider when you are browsing a store that offers gym-ready shirts, whether you head to the high street or peruse online ranges such as our own Hybryd men’s cross ...
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