In the gym or on the run, push your performance with these lightweight short-sleeved training tops.
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UA RUSH Seamless Fitted Short Sleeve
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£55, underarmour.co.uk
Cuting-edge science meets next-level comfort with Under Armour’s RUSH tee.
The material is infused with minerals that reflect energy back into your working muscles, increasing blood flow and helping them to work harder.
That effect is difficult to quantify, clearly, but this is a super-soft, well-ventilated training top that stands up to any activity asked of it.
Fit: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
Performance: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 5/5
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Ellesse Charger T-Shirt
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£25, ellesse.com
Nicely fitted and easy on the eye, Ellesse’s Charger tee is as at home on the move as in the gym.
It’s lightweight, breathable and also available in a louder, luminous-orange colourway.
Fit: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
Performance: 4/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
New Balance Impact Run Short Sleeve Top
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£30, newbalance.co.uk
This versatile short-sleeve is light as a feather, with soft-touch comfort to match.
NB DRYx and ICEx technologies do a fine job of wicking away sweat when the heat is on.
Fit: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Performance: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
My Protein Performance Short Sleeve T-Shirt
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£20, myprotein.com
Tailored to the gym, stretch material and a long fit mean this top hugs your guns but sits in a way that means you don’t have to keep pulling it down.
It’s a best-seller, so grab it while you can.
Fit: 3.5/5
Comfort: 4/5
Performance: 3.5/5
OVERALL: 3.5/5
GORE R5 Shirt
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£49.99, gorewear.com
A versatile short-sleeve that hugs all the right places and hangs looser across the stomach.
GORE’s R5 Shirt looks the part and a backpack-compatible seam construction makes it ideal for running or hiking.
Fit: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Performance: 4/5
OVERALL: 4/5
adidas Essentials 3-Striped T-Shirt
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£19.95, adidas.co.uk
This classic adidas number has an extra-soft feel and excellent fit.
It’s not as technical as others in the list, so one for strength work rather than your high-intensity sweat sessions.
Fit: 4/5
Comfort: 4.5/5
Performance: 3/5
OVERALL: 3.5/5
ASICS Race SS Top
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£18, asics.com/gb
Exceptional breathability makes this top perfect for running and your more demanding workouts.
It’s a slightly looser fit, and if yellow isn’t your colour there are plenty more to choose from.
Fit: 3.5/5
Comfort: 3.5/5
Performance: 4/5
OVERALL: 3.5/5
