How to Choose a Workout Leotard for Gymnastics

If you are involved in gymnastics, you must choose the correct leotard for workout sessions.  Leotards come in a variety of different styles and materials so you must make sure that you choose wisely to ensure that the leotard you get has the best fit and is as comfortable as possible.

• Make sure that the leotard you are considering fits well on your body type.  Leotards should fit tightly but not so tight that you have a hard time performing gymnastics movements. You should be looking at one piece leotards as they will have the best fit.  Walk around when you try on a leotard to make sure that you are not constricted and that you are covered adequately.  


• Find a leotard in material that you feel comfortable with. Leotards are commonly offered in spandex, nylon and cotton.  Try one on in each of these fabrics to see which one feels best for you.  Keep in mind that leotards with a lot of stretch make for a better fit during gymnastics workouts.  You will also want to think about how breathable the material is that you are looking at because more breathable materials will make for a more comfortable gymnastics workout.


• Choose a style of leotard that you like the best.  There will be a variety of different sleeve lengths, strap styles and colors to choose from.  Try on different styles and move around to see what you are comfortable with.  Make sure that you look at getting a leotard with sleeves if you do a lot of tumbling to make your workout as comfortable as possible. 


• Look at the cut of the leotard around the leg area.  You will want to find a leotard with a lower cut so that it does not ride up during workouts causing an uncomfortable wedgie.