With the New Year just around the corner, many of us have already started to think about our New Year’s Resolutions. There’s no doubt a new fitness regime will be making it onto many lists, but what about those that wear glasses? For some, contact lenses aren’t an option, and wearing glasses to do a workout can be inconvenient.
When you’re not pushing them back up the bridge of your nose during a workout, they’re steaming up as you get a sweat on. Thankfully, there are a few workouts that are glasses-friendly. We’ve even got some top tips to help you keep your glasses in place.
How to workout while wearing glasses
Invest in a headband
All of the great tennis players wear them! A headband will help keep the sweat away from your glasses, preventing them from steaming up, but it will also help to keep them in place on your head.
Try out a glasses strap
Whether you’re running or lifting weights, a glasses strap can work the same way as a headband to keep your glasses securely on your face!
Do your glasses fit properly?
If you’re looking to buy a new pair of glasses, you’ll want to make sure they fit your face shape properly. There are many types of glasses for face shapes, so if you’re looking to buy a new pair, you’ll want to make sure they fit your face correctly beforehand. Looking out for frames with nose pads can also make a big difference to your workout!
Workouts for glasses wearers
If you’re a glasses wearer, you’ll want to try these workouts in the New Year.
Strength moves for glasses wearers
These strength moves are low impact and won’t require too much moving around, helping you keep your specs in place at the gym or during an at-home workout.
- Squats 2. Forearm plank 3. Lunges 4. Side hammer curls 5. Tricep, extension 6. Reverse curl 7. Tricep dips 8. Barbell curls 9. Calf raises 10. Overhead press
For the ultimate, full-body strength workout in the New Year, try out ten reps of each move three times over.
Cardio workouts
If you’re looking to mix a bit of cardio with your strength routine, these workouts are ideal for those wearing glasses at the gym (or outdoors).
Rowing
Rowing is one of the few cardio workouts that can be done without bouncing around, especially when compared to running. On the rowing machine, your glasses stay in place much more easily.
Cycling
Indoor cycling can be much more low-impact than outdoor cycling, making it ideal for glasses wearers looking to keep their frames firmly on their faces!
Walking
If you’re looking for a very low-impact workout while wearing glasses, speed walking on the treadmill (or outdoors) will get your heart racing.
