Undies??

AprilMae1975
AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
in Fitness and Exercise
I know it's kind of a TMI question, but what kind of underwear do you wear during your workout?? I have been walking/jogging and I find nearly all types of undies uncomfortable. I know cotton is always recommended but even cotton isn't comfortable.
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  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
    Honestly? I work out at home and go out for runs before dawn so I usually don't wear any.
  • AprilMae1975
    AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
    Honestly? I work out at home and go out for runs before dawn so I usually don't wear any.

    Hhhmmmm......I haven't tried not wearing any. Might just have to try this if I can't find comfy ones :)
  • FindMyInnerAthlete
    FindMyInnerAthlete Posts: 61 Member
    Most of the time I don't wear any. Maybe you can try that and see how you feel. I think it's the most comfortable.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I'd love to hear some answers. Mine ride up and give me terrible wedgies when I work out. Everyone at the fitness center has seen me trying to unwedge.
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    I don't find cotton ones comfortable either. Try a cotton/spandex blend or a soft microfiber pair. I like Hanes or Bali personally.
  • dodihere
    dodihere Posts: 490
    I tried without yesterday and brillo pad myself.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Actually, cotton is rarely recommended.

    it's all personal preference... brand, material, fit, etc. It took me several tries to find some I liked.

    As a guy, my preferences probably don't mean much to you.
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    I'd love to hear some answers. Mine ride up and give me terrible wedgies when I work out. Everyone at the fitness center has seen me trying to unwedge.

    Just act like you are dancing or warming up :wink:
  • moxiept
    moxiept Posts: 200 Member
    I have this question as well. I'm not ready to go commando just yet, and would be interested to know what type of underwear others wear when working out. I would like some comfortable one and wonder if they have any with moisture wicking fabric as well.
  • RuleFive
    RuleFive Posts: 880 Member
    There is only one answer to this question.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I work out at home, so I wear whatever, just not usually thongs. But, my last few races, I've had panty issues. So, for my last one, I was running in tights, and didnt want issues, so I tried a thong. It was great. While it doesn't matter much at home (and I'm not running a ton right. Now), ill definitely be purchasing some "sport things" for future race use and. Possibly the few times a year I actually go to a gym to work out.
  • AprilMae1975
    AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
    When I do a gym workout I am good with a thong/g-string but it seems like when I do my outside workout it's different. I'm nervous about going without but I'm thinking I do need to try it!!
  • klynnshuck
    klynnshuck Posts: 33 Member
    I always get Under Armour shorts with the built in undies for running. They stay in place well. I do also like the new UA ones I think they are called the pure stretch: they have both thongs and cheeky ones that fit pretty well.
  • jessicapk
    jessicapk Posts: 574 Member
    I get the seamless boy shorts from Lane Bryant and absolutely love them for regular wear and workouts. They don't get wedgied up as much and are very comfortable to wear, regardless of the range of motion. The fabric is like microfiber and has a lot of stretch.
  • linzijoy
    linzijoy Posts: 109 Member
    Without is definitely the most comfortable!
  • AprilMae1975
    AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
    I always get Under Armour shorts with the built in undies for running. They stay in place well. I do also like the new UA ones I think they are called the pure stretch: they have both thongs and cheeky ones that fit pretty well.

    I'm not quite to the point where I can go walking/jogging in shorts. I have really big thighs and they still rub together a lot. Do they have these in capris?
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    The invisible kind.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    boy shorts

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  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Flesh-tone
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I will just add that for people who deal with chafing, especially on the inner thigh, there are some great products (body glide is probably the best known) to help with this specific problem. It can make all the difference in the world. Then all you need are clothes that actually stay in place.
  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
    I don't bother when I'm working out, but then I buy the kinds of shorts and stuff that don't need it. :bigsmile:
  • tj1376
    tj1376 Posts: 1,402 Member
    I agree with the majority here, I find going without the most comfortable.
  • megan1869
    megan1869 Posts: 166 Member
    I don't wear any... its the only way I'm comfortable... for the record I play roller derby, softball, and run regularly and sans panties is the only way to go...
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
    These...

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  • walkinthedogs
    walkinthedogs Posts: 238 Member
    Mmmm I really like those underarmors! I wear shorts that look like the underarmor (spandex) and I don't wear underwear. Might not be the prettiest sight, but I'm not there to win a beauty contest and I refuse to have my underwear up my derrier all workout and I'm not going to continually pick it out of there either. The shorts generally stay put, might have to tug on the legs now and again to stop the creep but they are the most comfortable for me and that goes for walking and lifting.
  • ssmileygirll
    ssmileygirll Posts: 6
    some work out shorts/ pants have built in underwear but other than that, I don't bother wearing any.
  • AprilMae1975
    AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
    I will just add that for people who deal with chafing, especially on the inner thigh, there are some great products (body glide is probably the best known) to help with this specific problem. It can make all the difference in the world. Then all you need are clothes that actually stay in place.

    Thanks for the tip :)
  • FindingAmy77
    FindingAmy77 Posts: 1,268 Member
    honeslty.. I am thinking of purchasing the sport thongs again. The more I sweat is the more the bands at the legs irritate me. I didn't have this problem before with the sport thongs. They are thicker so you don't notice them up your butt so to speak. lol
  • DawnOBRN
    DawnOBRN Posts: 290 Member
    Brooks has 2 in 1 shorts with a built in boy short with grippers around the leg so there is no ride up. I have thick thighs and these are perfect!! They are just the right length, and no ride up!!
    I saw a similar type of short at Target yesterday.

    Here is the link for the Brooks shorts:

    http://www.brooksrunning.com/Epiphany-2-in-1-6"-Short/220359452.020,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=womens-apparel-shorts

    There are also running skorts with the built in boyshort undies which can help with the wedgie issue.
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    Actually, cotton is rarely recommended.

    it's all personal preference... brand, material, fit, etc. It took me several tries to find some I liked.

    As a guy, my preferences probably don't mean much to you.

    Actually cotton is recommended for women for various "female" reasons. But still they are uncomfortable none the less.

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