Friday there were a bunch of guys arguing in the Smiths machine (appropriately enough) as one of their group had cheaper level of Nikes and... the horror... the same as he wore last year. The alpha bro of the group was not impressed.
Now I'm the opposite, I wear really old t-shirt and cheap copy of chucks that are falling apart so that the rubber trim is hanging off the fabric, toes not showing yet but it's close. I just like them! Equally... looking like I sleep in shop doorways doesn't make my lifts any better either
It made me notice that I'm the only person I see in gyms who doesn't seem to wear the latest season this, and big brand that (under armor, nike, whatever). I train in several gyms and it's the same.
Is gym fashion obsession just a London thing, am I the weirdo, or both?
Most importantly: Will my gains evaporate?
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03-09-2019, 12:47 AM #1Crawling back under rock
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No gains.. wrong brand of workout gloves?
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03-09-2019, 12:22 PM #2Registered User
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03-09-2019, 12:36 PM #3
I don’t wear the latest “whatever,” but my clothes are at least serviceable.
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03-09-2019, 01:24 PM #4Crawling back under rock
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Well the time I tore the azz in my shorts squatting I did make a retreat to the locker rooms and replace them for next session so I didn't show up with my butt hanging out of the shorts.Originally Posted by Brackneyc
The no butt hanging out comment is aimed at both your and KeepItMoving post
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03-09-2019, 04:39 PM #5Lol. I really don’t care what a person wears. I’m just bustin chops. I train at home. Basic Walmart sweats, and knock off chuck Taylors.Originally Posted by OldFartTom
Well the time I tore the azz in my shorts squatting I did make a retreat to the locker rooms and replace them for next session so I didn't show up with my butt hanging out of the shorts.
The no butt hanging out comment is aimed at both your and KeepItMoving post
The 80s fashions were the best though.
Just saying.If you poke a bear in the eye, expect a bear like response.
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03-09-2019, 04:49 PM #6Registered User
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Social media has people more worried about how they look in the gym than previous years
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03-09-2019, 04:50 PM #7CARLMAN
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Zubaz pants, stringer tank, deck shoes and a fanny pack while sporting a mullet!!! Oh yeah LUV teh 80's!!!Originally Posted by Brackneyc
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03-09-2019, 06:12 PM #8~~MsFit~~
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because wearing gym clothes at the gym is so young person
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03-09-2019, 06:16 PM #9O_o \m/
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Remember International Baggyz?Originally Posted by ntrllftr
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03-09-2019, 07:01 PM #10CARLMAN
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Yup, and rag tops....Originally Posted by Keltron
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03-10-2019, 05:02 AM #11Registered User
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Baggies and rag tops? I don’t remember any of that....wait...
We didn’t take a lot of pics in the 80s...but I knew I had this one, 88, headed to the gym.
I honestly don’t remember...but, gawd, thats even a rat tail to complete the image!
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03-10-2019, 07:27 AM #12Registered User
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Yeah, I wear an old T-shirt and those workout pants, but they all come from Goodwill (people get rid of new or almost new workout pants all the time). I usually put the on after work to lounge around in and then sleep in them...so a pajama/workout combo.Originally Posted by Brackneyc
I have a pair of “workout shoes” (just some cheap rubber soled Walmart crap) that I keep in the gym. I call them my Mr. Rogers shoes, because I go down there, put them on for an hour, and then take them off.
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03-10-2019, 07:35 AM #13Crawling back under rock
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I was going to ask if he worked out wearing a piano-keyboard tie and a suit jacket and rolled up the sleeves.Originally Posted by ntrllftr
I can already sense through the ether bracaneyec must be a mullet man... beyond question.
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03-10-2019, 07:48 AM #14Crawling back under rock
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from old black and white western films, the expression "if you can't shoot, wear a big hat" Maybe there's a modern parallel with lifting?Originally Posted by Eugenethefit
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03-10-2019, 07:56 AM #15I had a mean mullet back in the day. I wore it with pride.Originally Posted by OldFartTom
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03-10-2019, 08:33 AM #16CARLMAN
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Permed no doubt.Originally Posted by Brackneyc
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03-10-2019, 08:50 AM #17Not permed, but I could have passed for billy Ray on some days.Originally Posted by ntrllftr
I drive a Camaro and love Molly Hatchet.
What choice did I really have with my hair.If you poke a bear in the eye, expect a bear like response.
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03-11-2019, 03:01 AM #18This too shall pass
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I live in the north of England, we have only just got electricity up here never mind Under Armour clothing!
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03-11-2019, 03:56 AM #19I love my power hour
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After handling the weights and bars at the gym I go to, my hands are filthy afterwards. However it's a pretty hardcore gym so there aren't sanatising sprays and wipes lying around. Now, I don't know whether the seats and pads are also dirty (I haven't really inspected closely), but I'm not going to wear my finest clothes there. Hence I wear really old gym clothes from 10 years ago. Not only do they look worn out, but I weigh 40 pounds less now so they also look baggy. So yes I look a bit like a hobo, but I'm not the only one, and most people there wouldn't notice or care.
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03-11-2019, 06:26 AM #20Registered User
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I wear old shirts and shorts in the gym. Some of my shirts have oil/grease stains on them from working on cars, LOL. I know one of them is about 30 yrs old. IDGAF. I'm not trying to impress anyone.
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03-11-2019, 01:55 PM #21Crawling back under rock
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Be careful, don't catch ILS (imaginary lat syndrome) from unsanitized gym equipmentOriginally Posted by MrCarrot
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