The best way to prevent your workout clothes from stinking is to rinse them out immediately after sweating into them. Since you're taking a shower already, that's easy. But what to do with those sopping wet garments?

In gym circles, debates over gear like weightlifting belts, gloves or shoes can get ugly. Either they're a crutch or you're a fool for not wearing them. But like belts, weightlifting shoes can help in some cases, but in others they're just for show. The key is figuring out your needs, and your goals.