It's that thread again! Workout clothes

[euco09]

I really like doyoueven.com at the moment. I now have 4 pairs of their tights and they are great. They are quite thick and compressing which I like. I also have 2 sports bras but haven't worn them because they are too tight

[lindzilla34]

Target is so awesome!!

[chellzzz]

Target! I also hear Old Navy has some work out apparel.

[Richy P]

Ok is this normal?

Two work out shorts, various workout out T and polo shirts which are just old ones I dont wear out anymore, and one pair of trainers.

Swimming - wet suit, rash vest, hat, goggles, done.

I'm thinking If were a woman, it would typically be three to four times longer?

[sy2502]

Ok is this normal?

Two work out shorts, various workout out T and polo shirts which are just old ones I dont wear out anymore, and one pair of trainers.

Swimming - wet suit, rash vest, hat, goggles, done.

I'm thinking If were a woman, it would typically be three to four times longer?

I only have time to do laundry once a week, so I need at least 5 or 6 sets of workout clothes.
2 pairs of shoes, one in the car in case I forget to put them in my gym bag.
Don't go to the pool so don't need anything for swimming.

Was it as you thought?

[Richy P]

Ok so that doesn't seem too bad if not the 'designer' work out gear.

Now I'm wondering if I need to take a look at the 'sports' t-shirts. Am I missing out? One things for sure, you will never see me in a pair of mens legings.

[sy2502]

One things for sure, you will never see me in a pair of mens legings.

We all thank you for that.

[Artemis00]

One things for sure, you will never see me in a pair of mens legings.

I'm still trying to figure out why guys wear those things...especially under the shorts. I've never gotten a straight answer. All I know is I wish they wouldn't.

[Richy P]

THe only thing I can come up with is that its a cold day, its leg day too, so you want to squat whilst keeping nice and warm. You then have a light bulb moment - I'll borrow my gfs leggings. Obviously joggers and normal sports trousers would be too restrictive.

I also want to know why some dudes work out in vest that barely covers their nipples and leaves gaping holes round their armpits. Its just nasty. Same to ladies who work out in trousers and little more than a bra - do you really need to see every inch of your torso?

Important times demand important questions.

[Artemis00]

THe only thing I can come up with is that its a cold day, its leg day too, so you want to squat whilst keeping nice and warm. You then have a light bulb moment - I'll borrow my gfs leggings. Obviously joggers and normal sports trousers would be too restrictive.

I also want to know why some dudes work out in vest that barely covers their nipples and leaves gaping holes round their armpits. Its just nasty. Same to ladies who work out in trousers and little more than a bra - do you really need to see every inch of your torso?

Important times demand important questions.

Well my cousin explained with her husband since he is a runner, the tights help avoid chaffing and the shorts are for common decency. But at the gym...still haven't heard anything that makes any sense.


As for the sports bra thing...I'm guilty of that. I'm either wearing a sports bra with shorts or sports bra with leggings. Depends on how cold the gym is...which if it is really cold, I'll put a hoodie on over the sports bra until I get too hot. It doesn't have to do with appearance for me...I'm certainly not trying to impress anyone with my torso. It has to do with comfort. I can't stand when I'm wearing clothing and my lower back starts to sweat. It is bad enough the clothing is helping to cause the back to sweat...but now I have shirt that is getting soaked with sweat that is clinging to my back. If I can get away with it, I'll fold up my shirt so that it is no longer touching my back. I avoid that all together at the gym by wearing only a sports bra.

[VO2Maxima]

One things for sure, you will never see me in a pair of mens legings.

Well my cousin explained with her husband since he is a runner, the tights help avoid chaffing and the shorts are for common decency. But at the gym...still haven't heard anything that makes any sense.

For the guys with really big legs, they tend to blow out sweatpants and shorts. Seen a few pictures of ripped pants from a squat session. I never really see small guys in spandex, sorry to those of you who do lol...though I'd assume they're just trying to emulate the big guys, same deal as skinny dudes wearing stringers.

I also want to know why some dudes work out in vest that barely covers their nipples and leaves gaping holes round their armpits. Its just nasty. Same to ladies who work out in trousers and little more than a bra - do you really need to see every inch of your torso?

Important times demand important questions.

I don't typically show off my torso, but I pretty much always wear racerback tops. Less sliding on the bench with shoulders exposed, and also more skin for the knurling to grip squatting. I don't really have a reason to wear racerbacks on pull day other than the fact that most of my wardrobe is made up of them lol. Also my legs are wholly unimpressive and my traps are the one thing that makes it look like I lift, so racerbacks are to fill the gaping hole in my ego left by my legs.

[Jenny10644]

Eastbay! All the brands you want and at a relatively cheaper price

[Fiction2Fitness]

As for the sports bra thing...I'm guilty of that. I'm either wearing a sports bra with shorts or sports bra with leggings. Depends on how cold the gym is...which if it is really cold, I'll put a hoodie on over the sports bra until I get too hot. It doesn't have to do with appearance for me...I'm certainly not trying to impress anyone with my torso. It has to do with comfort. I can't stand when I'm wearing clothing and my lower back starts to sweat. It is bad enough the clothing is helping to cause the back to sweat...but now I have shirt that is getting soaked with sweat that is clinging to my back. If I can get away with it, I'll fold up my shirt so that it is no longer touching my back. I avoid that all together at the gym by wearing only a sports bra.

I agree that the back sweat feeling with the shirt cleaning is not a comfortable feeling. I'd probably do the same if was more comfortable but excess fat and skin and pale enough to blind, probably wise to put up with the sweat for now. lol

I have a variety but I also didn't buy a number of them. Gifts from sister and my mom when she visits might buy me one or two things cause she loves shopping. I try to get clearance/sales when I buy more. I have t-shirts but those are not comfortable for lifting anymore.

[sy2502]

Well my cousin explained with her husband since he is a runner, the tights help avoid chaffing and the shorts are for common decency. But at the gym...still haven't heard anything that makes any sense.


As for the sports bra thing...I'm guilty of that. I'm either wearing a sports bra with shorts or sports bra with leggings. Depends on how cold the gym is...which if it is really cold, I'll put a hoodie on over the sports bra until I get too hot. It doesn't have to do with appearance for me...I'm certainly not trying to impress anyone with my torso. It has to do with comfort. I can't stand when I'm wearing clothing and my lower back starts to sweat. It is bad enough the clothing is helping to cause the back to sweat...but now I have shirt that is getting soaked with sweat that is clinging to my back. If I can get away with it, I'll fold up my shirt so that it is no longer touching my back. I avoid that all together at the gym by wearing only a sports bra.

Oh yeah, is there anything worse than having your top so soaked in sweat you can't even pull it off? And when you finally do, it makes that horrible suction sound... I asked my husband once to help me out pull off a top, he was so grossed out he said if I ask him again he'll file for divorce

[Artemis00]

Oh yeah, is there anything worse than having your top so soaked in sweat you can't even pull it off? And when you finally do, it makes that horrible suction sound... I asked my husband once to help me out pull off a top, he was so grossed out he said if I ask him again he'll file for divorce

I think I've hurt my shoulder a few times trying to do that. And my dogs completely suck at helping so there have been a few times I've thought about breaking out the scissors. Didn't think a 911 call would be appropriate for that.

[sy2502]

I think I've hurt my shoulder a few times trying to do that. And my dogs completely suck at helping so there have been a few times I've thought about breaking out the scissors. Didn't think a 911 call would be appropriate for that.

Yes sometimes I feel like I have to dislocate a shoulder to get it off. And talking about dogs, my dog used to go fish out of the dirty clothes hamper the worst, most disgusting, most stinky of my gym clothes, panties included, take them into a little corner, and suck on them.

[Artemis00]

Yes sometimes I feel like I have to dislocate a shoulder to get it off. And talking about dogs, my dog used to go fish out of the dirty clothes hamper the worst, most disgusting, most stinky of my gym clothes, panties included, take them into a little corner, and suck on them.

One of my dogs used to do that with my underwear. Normally he would never damage the clothing...but it was disgusting. One day he wouldn't eat and was vomiting bile all around the house. If he would eat, it wouldn't stay down. Took him to a vet that was available and they were pretty much useless. Fortunately after he got home from the vet he vomited again, but this time some cloth came up. Seems he swallowed a bit of the underwear and it got stuck. Made sure to not let him have access to that ever again.

[Richy P]

So a quick question, and this may be playing devils advocate, but in order to avoid that sweaty feeling, shouldnt I be allowed to workout without wearing anything over my top half? - I've no lady breasts to cover up so no need for a bra.

[Artemis00]

So a quick question, and this may be playing devils advocate, but in order to avoid that sweaty feeling, shouldnt I be allowed to workout without wearing anything over my top half? - I've no lady breasts to cover up so no need for a bra.

Well that is not quite the same but if you want to wear a sports bra to the gym...go for it.


Personally I wouldn't care if guys would show up to the gym with no shirt...hell used to go to one that in the summer, that was fairly normal. Would just be curious to see how many would be willing to though. Many seem more insecure about the abdomen than women.

[sy2502]

So a quick question, and this may be playing devils advocate, but in order to avoid that sweaty feeling, shouldnt I be allowed to workout without wearing anything over my top half? - I've no lady breasts to cover up so no need for a bra.

Depends on the gym's regulations. If your gym allows it, I say go for it.

[Richy P]

Feeling slightly empowered, although the thought of directly lying on a bench after somone else has used it, skin in contact with faux leather soaked in sweat doesn't really appeal. Maybe for cardio only.

You know what I need, my lightweight easy dry microfire sports towel from Nike at £50. THe normall cotton ones just don't soak and dry the same.

Should keep the business ideas to myself. You didn't see anything.

[VoxExMachina]

This was the first page on my Flipboard feed the other day. Seems practical:

https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-ac...2Fbuzzfeed.com

[Artemis00]

This was the first page on my Flipboard feed the other day. Seems practical:

https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-ac...2Fbuzzfeed.com

I just don't get the point of the high socks.


The article does say bodyweight and pole fitness is a pretty good bodyweight workout. Those shorts would be perfect for it.

[VoxExMachina]

I just don't get the point of the high socks.

Showing your calves is the sign of a harlot.

Like ankles, only worse.

[Dutchie1972]

I'm still trying to figure out why guys wear those things...especially under the shorts. I've never gotten a straight answer. All I know is I wish they wouldn't.

A guy in my gym does the same and I've actually asked him why. The answer: he's wearing leggings under shorts because he feels embarrassed about his skinny legs.

[Artemis00]

A guy in my gym does the same and I've actually asked him why. The answer: he's wearing leggings under shorts because he feels embarrassed about his skinny legs.

Don't they realize that by wearing leggings...it makes their legs look even skinnier?

[Richy P]

Got over that ages ago, although it does make me look about the gym and wonder how much of peoples size is down to frame / genetics / workout effort.

But black is the slimming colour... Perhaps a stripe pattern would work better? Is there a colour which adds lbs?

[fitbakerlady]

Got over that ages ago, although it does make me look about the gym and wonder how much of peoples size is down to frame / genetics / workout effort.

But black is the slimming colour... Perhaps a stripe pattern would work better? Is there a colour which adds lbs?

It's kinda cliche, but white or a light color e.g. grey will make you look bigger. I have 34/35" hips, but put them in white jeans and my backside suddenly looks huge. Same for thighs.

[Artemis00]

It's kinda cliche, but white or a light color e.g. grey will make you look bigger. I have 34/35" hips, but put them in white jeans and my backside suddenly looks huge. Same for thighs.

Yeah that or anything with horizontal stripes.

[catsandfitness]

lol honestly a lot of my workout gear is fabletics!