The Playbook
Play #8: The 5 Best Oversized Gym Tees in NZ (2026 Picks)
Hunting a proper oversized gym tee in NZ? Here's what separates a heavyweight boxy fit from a cheap baggy print - and our five picks for 2026.
Play #7: Gym Hoodies NZ — How to Pick a Hoodie Built for Winter Training
Fleece weight, fit through the shoulders, and why a gym hoodie is cut differently to a fashion hoodie. The NZ winter training guide.
Play #5: What to Wear to the Gym — A No-Nonsense Guide for Men
A straight-up guide to men's gym clothing: what to wear for lifting, what to skip, and how to build a five-piece gym wardrobe that lasts.
Play #4: Gym Shorts That Actually Work on Leg Day — A Lifter's Guide
What separates real training shorts from footy shorts: length, gusset, fabric and pockets, tested where it counts - at the bottom of a squat.
Play #3: Gym Singlets and Stringers — The NZ Lifter's Buying Guide
Singlet, stringer or tank? What each cut is for, how a bodybuilding singlet should fit, and what separates a gym singlet from a beach one.
Play #2: Oversized Gym Tees — Why Heavyweight Oversized Fits Took Over the Gym
Why oversized gym tees became the dominant training silhouette, what separates a real drop-shoulder cut from a big t-shirt, and how to pick the right one.
Play #1: The Best Gym Clothing Brands in NZ & Australia (2026) — An Honest Guide
An honest guide to the best gym clothing and activewear brands for lifters in New Zealand and Australia, from global giants to homegrown labels.
