A new training routine and what the wardrobe is missing

Short answer: Most people buy too much at the start and discover after two months that they are training something different than they thought. Two sets of workout clothes and four extra pairs of socks and underwear are enough to begin.

Start with the bare minimum

Most people buy too much at the start and discover after two months that they are training something different than they originally intended. Two sets that can be washed between sessions cover three workouts a week well enough to begin with.

What is actually missing

What people forget is extra underwear and socks for the days when you train more than once. If you train three times a week, you need three extra sets beyond what you wear daily. See bamboo underwear for men.

What bamboo fabric can and cannot do

For light to moderate training, bamboo viscose is comfortable and smells less than synthetic fabric after an hour of running. For hard endurance training, synthetic material is lighter and dries faster, so choose based on what the training actually demands. See bamboo training clothes for women.

The sports bra is not an afterthought

The wrong support makes training uncomfortable and can cause discomfort after several sessions. Choose a model that matches your activity level, and replace it once the elastic starts to give way. See bamboo sports bra.

How many socks actually get used

Socks wear out faster than most other workout gear and deserve extra attention from the start. Four to six pairs in rotation prevent you from running out in the middle of a busy training week.

Washing between sessions

Sweat and bacteria settle into the fibers quickly, and the smell gets worse every time the clothes are not washed properly. Wash at a low temperature without fabric softener, so the material keeps breathing well.

Wait on the rest of the gear

Shoes, bags and specialized equipment can wait until you know which type of training actually sticks after the first few months. That saves both money and space, and stops the closet filling with unused gear.

When to buy more

After two to three months you usually know whether the routine holds and what kind of training you actually keep returning to week after week. That is when it makes sense to expand the wardrobe further.

Our range

See bamboo underwear for men, bamboo training clothes for women and bamboo sports bra, where bamboo viscose is used for light to moderate training in everyday life, without needing a whole new wardrobe from the start.