"Show me what you got"

Scott Schwab
Have you ever wondered about the saying, "you look good you play good"? The saying goes on that when you look good you play good, when you play you win! In reference to a fitness regiment, does the gear that you wear really make a difference in how you perform?

Having the right gear is essential. The right gear does not necessarily mean the name brand products. Shoes are made in different styles and fashions, and some fit better than others. The goal is to find a shoe that not only looks good, but feels good so you can have the right results. It is a fact though that people connect with their gear. A hunter will tell you that the right bow is the key to a bow hunt. A fisherman will tell you that the right fly influences how the fish respond. Why would this be any different with your workout gear?

I submit to you that it is no different. Not only does the comfort and the feel play a big difference into your workout. The way you think the gear looks to yourselves and others can also have a difference. I know that you have bought new shoes and found that it made you actually run faster, jump higher, and even look better. Right? Though that may not actually be the case, confidence and knowing that you are proud of what you are wearing effects confidence and confidence effect performance. It is a fact that we have a connection with the things that we wear, because subconsciously it represents us. We connect with our clothing because individually it helps make us who we are. It influences everything from the music we listen to, to the friends that we hang out with.

Looking into the psychology of how your gear looks and additionally how you look while you exercise, has a direct correlation to your performance. Think about this for a moment; how do you feel when you get a new outfit and get to wear it out. All of a sudden a person is more outgoing, more confident, and it shows. The same principle happens with shoes. A great idea for some is to start a new routine with new gear. Get you some shoes that you are comfortable in and that look great. Getting compliments is a great way to build confidence. Don't be afraid to compliment yourself as well.

Conclusion:
To summarize allow yourself to look good when you exercise. Buy the clothes and shoes specifically for the task. Remember exercise and fitness is a lifestyle. If it is a lifestyle, then having the right equipment will make things more obtainable.