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The thing about treating yourself to some decent sportswear is that is can really help you get motivated to get to the gym. After all, there is nothing that will boost your confidence more than looking good and feeling great. Of course, many of us buy our sportswear online, which is super easy and convenient, especially if you are a busy mom! Although there are some issues, you can come across when doing this. In fact, you can read all about the dos and don’ts of buying sportswear online in my post below.
Do choose retailers that offer free returns.
The first thing you need to be aware of when buying sportswear online is the company’s return and exchange policy. This is because you won’t get a chance to hold the item in your hand or try it on before you hand over your money.
What that means is that it is highly likely that an item may not fit, or that you may not like it as much once you see it in real life. Something that means you will want to return it for a refund or exchange it.
Of course, if you use a company that charges you for postage or an admin fee for returns and exchanges, it can add a high cost to the price of the garment. It could even mean you end up paying out, even though you have no product to keep. Which is a costly way of shopping you will want to avoid!
Don’t fall for fakes.
Another issue you need to be aware of when buying sportswear online are fakes. Unfortunately, there are a plethora of fakes for sale online, even on platforms that are otherwise trustworthy such as Amazon or Facebook.
Of course, the problem with buying fake sportswear is twofold; the first is that it’s ripping off the IP of the real brand. While the second is that you could be putting yourself in danger if you use it. This is because if you use fake sportswear or equipment, there will be no guarantee that these items will perform in the same way as the real thing. This being a situation that could leave you in danger of harm or injury during your workouts.
With that in mind, it is wise to be sceptical of sportswear advertisements on social media platforms such as Facebook. Just remember that if an offer looks too good to be true, it usually is!
Do check sizing before buying.
Finally, when it comes to buying sportswear online do remember to check the sizings listed before you make your purchase. This is because much of the sportswear available is produced overseas. This means what we regard as a small, could be a large working on their system.
An issue that can cause a situation where you end up with items you cannot even get into, let alone wear to the gym! Something that can be very frustrating and put you off buying sportswear online unnecessarily.
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