Jogging Shirtless

KiyaK

I think it depends on the gym/location of the gym. Where I am, a small town in central Kansas, you would NEVER see someone inside the gym without a shirt. However, when I was at the college gym at the University of Kansas, you saw people without shirts every once in a while. At my junior college, people were shirtless ALL THE TIME! Just my experience. Outside, it's a free-for-all. Whatever you want. No shirt, shorty-shorts, whatever.

I can't wait for the day I can workout in just a sports bra again. I have a feeling it's only a few months away!

jamiesgotagun

Men running shirtless is fine by me

WillieEverlearn

The way I figure it, if you have the chutzpah to go shirtless (or bra only), it doesn't really matter what you look like. It's more about you being comfortable in your own skin (literally, I guess), so let that shirtless freak flag fly.

If someone comments on it, then up your game a bit: run in Speedos.

alaskan_blue

I think there's a double standard for most people. Sure, if I see a ripped sex-god jogging along the street, I'm always going to tap my brakes and enjoy the view, and when I see a guy who's out of shape I kind of wonder why he doesn't have a shirt on but in the end, I can't really judge. No matter what he/she looks like, if they're out there, doing something to get healthier they automatically "win" since they're doing something that I don't (I prefer an air conditioned gym).

As for the "morality" you mentioned... Uh, I never knew that morality came into play. As long as they're not diverting from their path and dry humping my passenger window when I'm at the 4-way stop, I don't see that there's anything offensive about it. Anyone who does seriously needs to eat a bran muffin and get a [insert adult activity of choice here].

whouwannab

Good question. I say wear a shirt or tank top to the gym and go shirtless at home or outside. (?) I have never really thought about it so it must not bother me either way, but when I read another post about sweat flyin' I decided shirts is a good idea.

sharonsjones

I think a shirt should be worn at all times while in the gym. Outside it is fine to run shirtless.

If I was on the machine next to you I wouldn't want all your sweat flying at me, a shirt soaks up most of it so I think it is needed.

Completely agree!!

Avalonis

As far as the people talking about spraying sweat go... I spray sweat off my arms and legs, maybe my face, but not from my chest/back. I don't think that would have an effect...

killagb

I find it almost better to run with one of the cool max type fabric shirts, they are very smooth as far as chafing and they wick away sweat from the body and it dries very quickly. I sweat a bunch when running and when I wear this type of shirt, you can't really even see big sweat spots on it, it's good stuff!

LisaKyle11

um... it all depends. there is a guy on our road who always runs shirtless (now known as the 'shirtless runner'), but he really should be doing us a favor and wear his shirt. he is very hairy and is by no means ripped. he also insists on wearing extra small running shorts that don't flatter in the slightest. so... it like i said, it all depends...

La_Amazona

As long as your sweat doesn't land on me, I don't mind.

I cannot wait till I can run in just a sports bra again.

Avalonis

The way I figure it, if you have the chutzpah to go shirtless (or bra only), it doesn't really matter what you look like. It's more about you being comfortable in your own skin (literally, I guess), so let that shirtless freak flag fly.

If someone comments on it, then up your game a bit: run in Speedos.

Bahahaha, I LITERALLY did this at the hell run! Cowboy hat, Tiny Silk Manbriefs, and cowboy boots.

rpphillip

Unfortunately I think if while jogging you have to much skin bouncing, do not go shirtless. It's just kinda gross. I am really sorry to say. Only in public though. What you do in your own home, doesn't matter. Also don't do short shorts if you've got bouncing thighs. Just my two cents.

I agree with this statment. save the shirt off for when you start to tone up and as a women I wouldn't jogg in just a sport bra for the same reason!

elsham

Outside: OK.
In gym: No.

dmpizza

Outside is OK, as long as you aren't objectively gross.
In the gym its terrible because you will get your sweat all over everything.
Yuck.

AveryWays

It's all about how confident a person feels. If they are comfortable running shirtless in the gym, more power to them. I for one would work out in the privacy of my home in my sports bra but I don't feel comfortable enough to do that on the treadmill at the gym.
I'm my worst critic. :embarassed: Although when my trainer (the x navy seal) puts on the 40 lbs weighted vest on me while I walk/jog around the track outside, I so go in my sports bra and shorts. Once I'm in the zone, everything else around me is a blurr. :glasses:

alaskan_blue

Bahahaha, I LITERALLY did this at the hell run! Cowboy hat, Tiny Silk Manbriefs, and cowboy boots.

Pics please?!

rybo

I run shirtless all the time outside.

I'm not sure what I'd do if I was at a gym on a treadmill. I hate the treadmill so I wouldn't be on long enough to chaff. I did belong to a gym that had an indoor track, it depended on the temperature whether I wore a shirt. Sometimes it was chilly out there.

AmberLiscous

I want to run shirtless.........wouldn't offend me unless your nasty.....but I have seen your pictures and I would love to see you run shirtless....just sayin :bigsmile:

Avalonis

maybe a freind of yours on here meets you for a run for the first time, on here youve cut up, laughed, you know how hard he has worked, now as you prepare to run ,are you going to be embarrased by him going shirtless or do you do the right thing as you are his friend and be supportive..me personally I'm taking my shirt off and running with em if anyone says anything shame on their a**!

Kudos to you, I think I would do the same. The hell with what others think.

Avalonis

Bahahaha, I LITERALLY did this at the hell run! Cowboy hat, Tiny Silk Manbriefs, and cowboy boots.

Pics please?!

When the Hell Run photos get posted, I'll share.

Contrarian

I'm surprised at all the people who think that fitness is an issue with this. Should we make people with unnattractive faces wear paperbags with eyeholes over their heads?

For me, the issue is sweat spray, and hair. That's all. I don't care about the condition of someone's physique.

rbryntes

As far as the people talking about spraying sweat go... I spray sweat off my arms and legs, maybe my face, but not from my chest/back. I don't think that would have an effect...

You aren't the one being sprayed upon.

Italiana_xx79

To be honest.... I would enjoy the view :bigsmile:

But for real, it wouldn't bother me at all. Have you come across some rude looks and wondering if it is okay? I can't see why it would be a problem... I have never really noticed it before at my gym..

WillieEverlearn

I hate chafed nipples. Lose the shirt and save the nips!

There is that. Maybe a bit TMI, but at marathons, you can sometimes spot guys affectionately (or maybe not so affectionately) called "Red Elevens." These are guys whose shirts have chafed their nipples to the point of bleeding, causing two red vertical stripes to appear on their shirts: red elevens.

So the cure is to run shirtless, or use Bodyglide.

Or to not be so excited about running a marathon.

ArroganceInStep

Wear the shirt and run bottomless

Edithrenee

I dont really care one way or the other, and heavey people should be able to do it to. I really would be ther to exercise so why do i care what others are waring?

I mean i have to ignore girls running with bras on, that i might add....makes me feel more frumby..lol but that is beside the point.

If i was a skinny good looking girl, or guy, skinny or fat, i personaly would not go without a shirt because i dont like to make others feel down on themselves. But as for anyone doing it in front of me i could not care less really.

That is what is wrong with peeps now days there more concerned with what is going on around them or what someone else has then concentrate on what they are doing.

Helenatrandom

People who don't want to see should look away! That's my opinion when I'm at the pool in a swimsuit (I'm a very large woman currently working at becoming merely a large woman ), and, though you asked us not to bring religion into it, I think consistency is a virtue. :laugh:
But seriously, as long as you are following the gym's dress code, don't worry about what other people think. Some people will find sweat stains disgusting. You just can't please everyone.

Edithrenee

Wear the shirt and run bottomless

LMBO that is cute !! but seriously ...NO dont lol

KBGirts

I don't mind a guy running shirtless, even if he has a tiny bit of belly fat... I said tiny, not beer belly. I don't like it when people use the weight machines without a shirt because their sweat gets all over the benches. I do hate it when women workout with just a sportsbra... I don't care how B-A their body is...

Troll

there is a man down my road that does everything shirtless, and hes maybe 350lbs. That is not my problem. What is a problem is that if his gut didnt hang so low his junk would be on display. My rule? If i have to look at your (potentially hairy) nipples i dont want your buttcrack or oscar meyer in view. i also feel like this for women in sports bras. Get one that fits, because if your ladies hop out or bounce high enough to bust your lip, im going to point and laugh at you. now, from the other side of the mirror, i work out in bike shorts and sports bras and i will stop to eat your head off if you make obscene comments towards me.