Most comfortable workout clothes

badgerbadger1

I wear whatever is on sale for working out. I save my Lululemon shirts for going out in public. I tried a pair of Lululemon Yoga pants on for the first time the other day. They were nice but not worth the $108.00plus tax pricetag. I can get a similar yoga pant from JOE. My sister told me that Lululemon and JOE pants are made in the same factory. (don't know if that is true or not, but most likely is)

Great tip! The only thing I hate about Joe is there's no fitting rooms at RCS

Articeluvsmemphis

I only swear by the ENELL sports bra, holds everything in place, period! but as far as workout clothes, it's a total waste of money to sweat in something over 15bucks. Walmart or Target = cute, comfortable, appropriate workout attire, and you are set. the only place you want to invest in is shoes and a good bra if you have a larger chest.

PippaJo_

I love the clothes I've gotten at Target. Their yoga pants are super-comfy, and have held up really well. (Strangely enough, I like the gray ones better than the black - they're supposedly the same, but the gray fabric is softer, and a little longer.) I work out in them, sleep in them, wear them around the house - and I've had the same two pairs (plus some shorts) for over three years - still going strong.

I'm really happy with the Target tops too - I can't remember what the brands are, I probably got a mix of the house brand whatever else they sell. The ones with the built-in bras are fabulous - they stay put, wick sweat, are snug enough that they don't go anywhere, and I don't hang out, but not so snug as to be uncomfortable, or chafe. Of course, my 'girls' are on the small side, so I don't need that much support.

Target is the way to go - cheap enough that I can get a bunch of cute stuff and keep it in rotation, so it all stays in good condition.

FabCheeky

yeah, the running shoes are an issue too. I teach zumba and rebounding classes and our floor is a weird kind of spongy stuff that it's easy to stick to. I need to find shoes with barely any tread.

And thanks for the heads up on the sports bra, I'm gonna look it up now

The Capezios LOOK like they have a lot of tread, but it's some kind of crazy slippy foam thing. I can't explain how awesome they are. I do a lot of Zumba on carpet---which is hell on your knees and ankles. These shoes allow me to SLIDE ON CARPET. Seriously. I can glide, turn, twist with no problem. It's insane. I have yet to try them out on a super waxed wood floor...so be careful if you work out on that kind of surface. If your floor is 'grabby'...do yourself a favor, get to a dance shop and try out some shoes. Bloch and Capezio are the top two brands, but I hear that some people like the Nike Musiques.

AmyRhubarb

I'm in the Target, TJMaxx, Ross, Marshall's crowd. I like the wicking fabrics, especially in the winter because they dry fast, and cotton stays wet and I get cold as I cool down. I always watch the clearance racks at the discount stores, especially TJ Maxx - I see to have good luck finding things there, and have scored some nice brand name stuff for cheap! Even shoes - I go for good ones, and often find my favorite brands (New Balance, Asics, etc) for under $40 at TJ Maxx, Marshall's, & Ross.

Allie_71

thanks for the fantastic advice everyone!!

Shoechick5

Tar and feather me now, I'm a lululemon girl 90% of the time. I live right by the Vancouver Outlet so don't pay retail but they hold up like nothing else. My $98 yoga pants have been to hell and back on 6 or 7 mile hikes through snow, sleet and copious amounts of Vancouver rain over the years and look brand new. I probably could live without ever buying a new piece of workout clothing as they just don't wear out and don't lose their shape. The only piece I've ever lost was to a dog's claw.

KyleB65

The cheapest set of sweats and t-shirts I can find at Walmart.

I am not at the gym to look good. I am at the gym to exercise!

Even with my running I am using cheap shoes. I read a couple of articles about how overly padded running shoe soles lead to heel first running and then to back and leg injury. While flat style shoes encourage "flat" foot running which has less injury problems.

I have no doubt that many of the exercise clothes and equipment perform as promised by the manufacturers. It is just that I view these things as solutions to problems that do not exist. When I work out, I sweat. There is no clothing that is going to stop this.

And, as far as looking good. I will save that for the clothes I wear out in public.

This is not intended as a contradiction. Never get too cheap or too flat. Check with a specialist. I get a check from the VA every month due to cheap shoes. We did a lot of runing in the Marines. When I first enlisted I knew nothing about the propper footwear or arch supports... Uncle Sam didn't offer a choice in boot camp and very few looked into it further when we hit the fleet. we figured uncle sam wouldn't lead us astray.

When you go for cheap shoes, they come with either no, or insuficient arch supports. When you run on those it starts to put too much strain on the arches. Over time your arches can drop due to the strain. when the arches fall it forces the leg bones to rotate inwards (right leg counter clockwise, and left clockwise). then it's a chain reaction. Legs rotate inwards, pelvic bone rotates forward, and then pressure is increased to the outside of the vertibre. that is the problem I developed. Doc said it created an "un-natural curve". In other words the MRI showed that the disc at S2-S3 had degenerated due to the pressure. From the side it looked like a triangle instead of the rectangle it should look like.

Next time anyone is behind a person in line wearing flip-flops take a look at their ankles. If there is a curve from the inside of their calf to their foot, to the floor they are going to have back problems if they don't already.



The foot on the left shows what I mean. they will have back problems.

Apologies if I pointed anyone in a direction where they would hurt themselves.

I should have mentioned. I run 3 - 5 K at a time. And, when I am in the gym I workout barefoot. (Most of my gym cardio is gained from skipping, or martial arts)

My point should have been better written.

If anyone is out to run anymore than a few K at a time. They should look for good shoes.

My opinion however is that many "running" shoes have over padded soles/heels and this leads to a poor foot strike while running and can also lead to foot/heel/back injuries. And, many "running" shoes are over priced.

Lastly, during the non-snow months, my preferred cardio exercise is biking. Partly because I do not want to kill my knees running long distances.

emily356

I agree with the ankle thing. I have really flat feet, and my ankles look like that when I am barefoot. I have to have really paddes shoes just for walking. I have lots of hip, back, and neck issues...

karinefitness

Tar and feather me now, I'm a lululemon girl 90% of the time. I live right by the Vancouver Outlet so don't pay retail but they hold up like nothing else. My $98 yoga pants have been to hell and back on 6 or 7 mile hikes through snow, sleet and copious amounts of Vancouver rain over the years and look brand new. I probably could live without ever buying a new piece of workout clothing as they just don't wear out and don't lose their shape. The only piece I've ever lost was to a dog's claw.

I wish there was an outlet in Montreal, I might shop there, too! But at regular price; it's just too much.

Iamkim73

Loin cloth.

What gym do you go to and can you get me a visitors pass?

sixxfan4ever

I actually wear a sauna suit. Which is basically plastic pants and long sleeve shirt. You can get this at Walmart. You sweat like a bleep working out in it too. Kind of gross in the end taking it off, but I feel like I really burned something too wearing it.



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KFontaine679

I really like to C9 by Champion line at Target. It's reasonably priced, comfortable, fits and moves with your body well and washes nicely. Check the clearance section too because there are always C9 items there.

CountryBoy65

I actually wear a sauna suit. Which is basically plastic pants and long sleeve shirt. You can get this at Walmart. You sweat like a bleep working out in it too. Kind of gross in the end taking it off, but I feel like I really burned something too wearing it.



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When I have been in a sauna, I have always been naked...so the sauna suit kind of threw me.....like a birhday suit, but sweatier?

Iamkim73

I really like to C9 by Champion line at Target. It's reasonably priced, comfortable, fits and moves with your body well and washes nicely. Check the clearance section too because there are always C9 items there.

thats what Im talking about!!! I do the same thing

PippaJo_

I really like to C9 by Champion line at Target. It's reasonably priced, comfortable, fits and moves with your body well and washes nicely. Check the clearance section too because there are always C9 items there.

Yes! I just checked my tops, and that's the brand. They're awesome. The pants/shorts I like are the Jaques Moret line at Target.

kammy92

Champion pants at Target last for me!!