Men’s Workout Clothes Get a Performance-and-Style Upgrade
Fitness editors tested gear from brands including Lululemon, Vuori, Tracksmith, and Rhone.
Men’s workout gear has moved beyond loose shirts and worn sweatpants. A recent Men’s Health review highlights clothing designed to look polished while supporting movement, comfort, and repeated wear. The editors and trainers assessed hundreds of items, including shirts, tanks, joggers, underwear, and base layers.
The tested features are practical: fabrics that move moisture away from the skin, allow airflow, stretch in several directions, and reduce rubbing. Rhone’s short-sleeve shirt earned praise for its light, flexible construction and odor-control treatment. Lululemon’s Metal Vent Tech singlet was updated with a seamless build, greater stretch, and a less clingy feel during sweaty workouts. Mid-weight joggers were noted for a tapered shape, moisture control, four-way flexibility, and a zip pocket for small essentials.
The review also includes mesh boxer briefs from Polo Ralph Lauren, designed to stay supportive and avoid bunching during activities such as lifting, kickboxing, and calisthenics. Under Armour’s HeatGear Sleeveless serves as a base layer, with ventilation, sweat management, temperature regulation, and flat seams intended to limit chafing. Together, the selections show how workout clothing can cover gym sessions, running, errands, and other active parts of the day.
- Men’s Health evaluated hundreds of workout clothing pieces.
- Lululemon’s updated tank uses a seamless construction.
- The featured joggers include a zippered pocket.
- Under Armour’s base layer uses flatlock seams.
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