Proper attire at the gym

angelicdisgrace

You know we've all seen all types of people of all different shapes and sizes but there has to be some sort of rule or gym etiquette on clothing. For example, today I saw two different types. The first was an older lady wearing jeans and what looked to be a sweater. The jeans were too long and I actually worried she would trip. She had casual non supportive shoes which again I worried for her. (I know it's none of my business.). The second, was a heavy girl which I am guessing she had just begun hitting the gym scene. She was wearing the tightest warm ups with a shirt that was a little to small. Her friend who was fit was in a spaghetti tank top and mini workout pants which is fine for her bc she really was fit. I just do not understand why she would put on such discomfortable clothing to workout. It's bad enough the gym is a torture chamber! I bet if she would bend down to reach for a weight she would of shown someone her *kitten* crack. Anyway I was just curious to see what y'all think ...

Sadie98072

There was a lady in one of the aerobics classes I do who wore jeans and hiking boots. I wouldnt have thought that it would be comfortable to work out in that sort of thing, but really it isnt any of my business.

jenilla1

There are always a few middle aged dudes working out in street clothes. It bugs the heck out of me. At my old gym they would have been kicked out. Another pet peeve is all the people who workout without a gym towel, leaving puddles of nasty and wet equipment all over the place. :grumble:

Avalonis

There was a lady in one of the aerobics classes I do who wore jeans and hiking boots. I wouldnt have thought that it would be comfortable to work out in that sort of thing, but really it isnt any of my business.

Hahaha, there was this super nerdy weirdo that would go to a BodyPump class wearing Combat boots, a SUPER tight wifebeater, and these tiny little "come****me" shorts.

So wrong. And he was just THAT weird.

nurse_carolyn

our gym has a dress code......must cover shoulders, etc. What bothers me is that when I am working out I don't want to smell the B.O. of someone else. Please wash your gym clothes after wearing.

angelicdisgrace

Another pet peeve is all the people who workout without a gym towel, leaving puddles of nasty and wet equipment all over the place. :grumble:

Oh I so hate that! :grumble:

kmeekhof

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

Bellum24

This is why some days I choose to work out at home with the sleep in my eyes and my pj's on ...when I am working out I don't want to be worried about what other people think I am wearing, it is already enough of a mental struggle to get up and to the gym let alone making it a fashion statement.

cieraangel

This is exactly why I am terrified about going into the gym, because I know people judge.

denisecc

I agree..

Gary1977

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

On behalf of us "heavier" people, Thank You!:flowerforyou:

Jennplus2

Maybe Mrs. Jean forgot her workout bag and instead of skipping the day she sucked it up and added the fact that she did it anyway to her list of NSV's...just a thought.

I've worked out with no socks before because they fell out of my bag. Better than crying a river about how she "couldn't" workout because she was unprepared.

bethvandenberg

I workout in shorts and tank top or t shirt. But I do work at a gym and I've seen it all. I have many older people (60-90) who come and work out and they really cover the gambit in clothing. We do require close toed shoes. I think what ever you're comfortable with and you feel good in you should wear. Just get your *kitten* into the gym

Elzecat

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

agreed. I am pretty fit now, but still...why is it "ok" for the fit friend to wear a teeny outfit but not the heavier person...who are we to judge what someone wears--maybe she doesn't find it uncomfortable. As far as showing "a$$cracks," I do a lot of photography for local bands so I am out at venues/clubs around younger people often...I constantly see "fit skinny" girls (and guys) wearing clothing that shows their butt cracks and sometimes more...again, not my place to judge.

Gojira74

Yeah, I think there is a basic level of decency that needs to be acknowledged (IE Don't be naked), but I think beyond that it is irrelevant because people are there to get into shape and not worry about other people's body image issues interfering with their progress.

However, I think it's okay to realize that people will judge you, and you can't do anything about it. You have to love you. It's cliche, but it is true.

tammywho327

Any good gym will have a dress code, as much as I hate it!

But I don't think its anyone else's business what I work out in unless I am causing a potential health issue or damaging the facilities/equipment.

I can't imagine wearing jeans or boots to workout in, but if it works for them and fits code and my abovementioned rule, why not?

writtenINthestars

The second, was a heavy girl which I am guessing she had just begun hitting the gym scene. She was wearing the tightest warm ups with a shirt that was a little to small. Her friend who was fit was in a spaghetti tank top and mini workout pants which is fine for her bc she really was fit. I just do not understand why she would put on such discomfortable clothing to workout. It's bad enough the gym is a torture chamber!

Perhaps she wasn't uncomfortable?

At the end of the day, you may just want to worry about your own workout attire...it's just nice to see people going to the gym, who cares what they're wearing.

denisecc

I agree that it shouldn't matter to anyone what people wear to the gym. People must feel comfortable in there own skin to wear whatever it is they wear. I see alot of thin people wearing very unappropriate clothing to the gym also, but I don't judge anyone. I have a long way to go with my weight loss, one thing is I walk in that gym with my head held high, I am there for myself, plain and simple..

angelicdisgrace

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

I am a heavy person myself and I'm not hating. Most of the time I workout with my eyes close.

angelaclev

As long as she wasnt wearing shorts that were so short her butt cheeks were literally hanging out... I saw a girl at my gym and her butt was hanging out the bottom of the shorts... I care if you are fat or skinny... that is uncalled for.

angelicdisgrace

This is exactly why I am terrified about going into the gym, because I know people judge.

I began the gym when I weighed 254lbs but I didnt wear articles of clothing that were revealing either. As a matter of fact I tend to keep to myself.

nytenurse03

This is also why I don't like to work out at public gyms. I don't want to be self conscious because others are looking at me. I work out at my job in my uniform at the end of my shift and it works just fine for me. If there was no gym there I probably wouldn't work out...smh.

kmeekhof

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

On behalf of us "heavier" people, Thank You!:flowerforyou:

You are welcome. I believe that we could all be judged for something that other people don't like about us.
Coming from a family of overweight people I know how hard it is for them to get out in public to workout in fears of being criticized, let alone a gym. We should all be congratulating (even if is just in our minds) those that are making that step towards a healthier lifestyle no matter what they wear or their size.

JoLeeFA

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

As a "heavier people" - - When I went to the gym, it was capris, tank tops, and tennis shoes... But why does it matter? As long as I have my major parts covered... Which is more than I can say for the average college student on the campus where I teach.

tammy200678

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

Agreed

AnnaValek

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/285718-afraid-of-going-to-the-gym

Please don't be discouraged! :C

TheKitsune6

This is why some days I choose to work out at home with the sleep in my eyes and my pj's on ...when I am working out I don't want to be worried about what other people think I am wearing, it is already enough of a mental struggle to get up and to the gym let alone making it a fashion statement.

This.

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

This.

This is exactly why I am terrified about going into the gym, because I know people judge.

And this.

Mind your own business. If you have the time and ability to study other people and judge them maybe you should just step up your own routine since it's not challenging you enough :flowerforyou:

angelicdisgrace

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

As a "heavier people" - - When I went to the gym, it was capris, tank tops, and tennis shoes... But why does it matter? As long as I have my major parts covered... Which is more than I can say for the average college student on the campus where I teach.

That's my point. Major areas covered. I don't want to see Someones privates when I look up briefly.

tammy200678

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

As a "heavier people" - - When I went to the gym, it was capris, tank tops, and tennis shoes... But why does it matter? As long as I have my major parts covered... Which is more than I can say for the average college student on the campus where I teach.

That's my point. Major areas covered. I don't want to see Someones privates when I look up briefly.

Focus on yourself not anyone else who cares what they r wearing a least they r making effort

tammy200678

This is why some days I choose to work out at home with the sleep in my eyes and my pj's on ...when I am working out I don't want to be worried about what other people think I am wearing, it is already enough of a mental struggle to get up and to the gym let alone making it a fashion statement.

This.

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

This.

This is exactly why I am terrified about going into the gym, because I know people judge.

And this.

Mind your own business. If you have the time and ability to study other people and judge them maybe you should just step up your own routine since it's not challenging you enough :flowerforyou:

I agree if u got time to study someone that hard what u r doing must not be a challenge

angelicdisgrace

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

As a "heavier people" - - When I went to the gym, it was capris, tank tops, and tennis shoes... But why does it matter? As long as I have my major parts covered... Which is more than I can say for the average college student on the campus where I teach.

That's my point. Major areas covered. I don't want to see Someones privates when I look up briefly.

Focus on yourself not anyone else who cares what they r wearing a least they r making effort

I do focus on myself and everyday is a struggle but I am not blind. I have to make it to the elliptical machine.