This New Line of Recovery Clothing Is Designed to Help Your Muscles Heal After Workouts
It’s not every day you find clothes that are as good for the body as they look on the body. But the new collection from David Gandy Wellwear, Wellwear Restore, is designed to fit that bill. Each garment is made from cloth containing minerals that actively convert body heat into far infrared light (FIR). These rays are then reflected onto the body, increasing blood flow and speeding up the natural healing process of the muscles.
A touch of scepticism will naturally greet claims like these. Thankfully, the science holds up. Bioceramic materials have been a fixture of the medical industry for around 50 years, mostly in the form of prosthetics (think dental implants and new hips). But new nanoparticle technology allows them to be integrated into fibers and woven into fabric. This does technically mean that Wellwear Restore products are a cotton/polyester blend, as opposed to the 100 percent cotton or woll that’s preferable in high-end gear, but the resultant benefits are well worth the trade-off.
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So how did a world-famous model come to use this technology to design workout wear? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer lies in the rigorous training routine David Gandy follows. “A few years ago I sustained an injury that people nickname ‘bench press shoulder’,” Gandy tells Robb Report in an email. “I took advice about alternative treatments and came across infrared therapy. It was non-invasive and, combined with physiotherapy, it gave me fast-acting relief from the intense pain and stiffness I was experiencing.”
David Gandy Wellwear Restore Set
The initial drop of the Restore collection is a small part of the full David Gandy Wellwear range, and focuses on loungewear styles. A padded zip-front hoodie adds a touch of extra warmth for those who need it, and the choice of a hooded sweater or funnel-neck half-zip gives some styling options to those who just want to wear the clothes when relaxing at home. The pieces range in price from $104 for a crewneck sweatshirt to $284 for a padded hoodie, but you can also bet top-and-bottom sets for $303.
“Personally, I wear them after I have worked out,” Gandy continues. “People often [forget] how recovery is just as important as training and nutrition for the full 360 of wellness. The quicker you and your muscles can recover and restore, the more intensive your training can be.” Sadly, wearing them won’t guarantee you look like David Gandy after your workout, but they might help you bounce back fast enough to keep your motivation to get back in the weight room sooner.
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