What to wear for football training to maximise performance

As the popular saying ‘practice makes perfect’ suggests, practicing a skill is the only way to improve upon it. Unsurprisingly, the same rule is applied to football. Without training regularly, your overall football performance suffers so putting in as much effort as possible into your football training is hugely important.

Beyond the importance of football training itself, it is also necessary to wear the right kit. Having the right gear can improve your performance and make all the effort worthwhile so, don’t just go to training, go wearing the clothes that are built to bring the best out of you.

If you’re not sure what clothes you’ll need to make the most of your football training sessions, read on to find our top recommendations.

The Essential Football Training Jersey

The most important item in any set of training gear, the jersey is the staple of the sport by which players represent their teams, both during the game and in training. Whether you opt for a plain jersey or are looking to add customisations such as a team crest and player personalisations, the football jersey is an essential.

At Avec Sport, we have a wide variety of football jerseys to choose from but, for football training in particular, we suggest looking at our Fusion collection. Durable, lightweight and quick drying, the Fusion Jersey is specifically designed around both match day and training requirements to maximise player performance during every situation.

In the Fusion Jersey, ventilation has been prioritised with Vapeurvent technology sleeve and back panels, contrast side panels and Lasercut perforations assisting airflow to the body. These functional designs make the jersey breathable and help to regulate body temperature, making training easier and more comfortable. With visible features such as the mitred v-neck with contrast piping and the rubberised Avec logo on the back creating a sleek, clean look to the jersey, this is an all-round jersey that is stylish, functional and perfect for training.

The essential Football Training Shorts

With the Fusion Jersey already established as the essential piece of training wear for your top half, it’s time to consider the rest of you. For training, you need to be comfortable and raring to go and, while our store is full of options for your lower half, one of our top recommendations is our Focus Tech Shorts.

Made from 100% polyester, these shorts are durable and lightweight for performance that lasts. The standard fit, with the elastic waistband with drawcord and Vapeurvent back panel, also make these shorts comfortable to train in. Incredibly functional, you’ll remain cool, dry and, with the concealed zipped side pockets, you’ll also be able to carry your essentials to and from training.

The Football Base Layer

Come rain or sun, football training must go on and, with weather conditions proving to be more and more temperamental all over the world, it’s important to turn up to training well equipped to battle the elements. When the colder months start, training can't stop, so be sure to protect your squad with the Fusion Body Fit Jersey.

The perfect football base layer, this long sleeve jersey is made of comfortable, quick drying fabric that is designed to provide an additional layer of protection against the cold. With its round neck, 4-way stretch and Vapeurvent back panel, there’s also no risk of overheating during training in the summer months. With the vented panels providing ventilation and the material encouraging heat loss through evaporation, the Fusion base layer is the perfect year-round investment for football training.

Football Training Pants for colder days

Colder days have well and truly arrived now, and mustering the energy to train is getting harder. Fight off the chill on the training days that are too cold for shorts by swapping to full length training pants. Not only will this make you feel more ready to train, but the heat will increase blood circulation to your muscles, allowing you to get more from the session.

For these days, we recommend wearing our Fusion Training Pants. Whether you stay in them for the whole football training session, only the warm-up or even just for travelling, these training pants are perfectly suited to most training exercises. With their Vapeurvent rear panel, which keeps the pants breathable and helps regulate your body temperature as you exercise, and their elasticated waistband with an internal drawcord, which keeps the pants from digging in uncomfortably while you move, the Fusion training pants allow you to maximise on your performance with ease. Alternatively, if you’re only looking for comfortable trousers to travel to and from football training in, the new slim and tapered design, paired with the soft feel polyester, will keep you warm and stylish.

Socks for football training

While full length football socks are required for some football training, to add a layer of comfort beneath shin pads which protect your lower legs from stray tackles, for many types of training, they are unnecessary. For training exercises which target increased stamina and agility, such as circuit training and running laps, we instead suggest our ankle socks. With additional protection over high friction spots, such as your heel and toe, and a cushioned sole, these socks support your feet and lower the risk of sore spots and blisters.

Remember, while these socks are recommended for some training drills, actual football practices should see the return of full length football socks and shin pads - never compromise on safety, especially when an injury to the shin can be not only painful, but dangerous in the long term.

Football training jackets for rainy and windy days

Training in the winter can be brutal, but wind and rain are almost inevitable. Make sure you don’t miss those all important football training sessions by donning a rain jacket, it can make the difference between a worthwhile training session and abandoning it all-together.

Perfect for keeping you protected from adverse weather conditions, the Focus Half Zip Rain Jacket is durable, lightweight and is designed to ensure full mobility is retained. Features that target maximum comfort and improved performance include the Vapeurshield fabric, which is designed to repel light water and wind, a hood with drawstrings, concealed zipped side pockets and long sleeves that end in ribbed cuffs.

Find your football training wear at Avec Sport

Football players have long trusted the clothes produced by Avec Sport, both for match day and the all important training sessions that lead up to it. Find exactly what you need to maximise your performance by shopping the full training collection online at Avec Sport.

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