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tshirts....

lynseya83
lynseya83 Posts: 84 Member
edited February 28 in Fitness and Exercise
I noticed this evening that i am literally the only lady at any of the classes i go to (body pump/insanity etc) that wears a t-shirt!

Everyone else wears a 'sports top' type thing. close fitting, out of the Lycra type material.

Why is this - what makes them so good compared to t-shirts? see if I can be convinced for when i need some replacements!

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  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    For me, it's that it's close fitting - no shirt shifting on me and distracting me. Also makes it easier to check form - no extra baggy material getting in the way. I'll wear a normal shirt sometimes, but it is close fitting for these reasons.
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    Personally the main reason I switched to sport tanks with Lycra is because the material stretches and moves with you. I wore tshirts and when wet they would stretch in length and hang poorly. I was uncomfortable and always trying to get my tshirt not to cling and hang properly. The more I adjusted myself the more cumbersome the tshirt became. I'll admit that I was a little uncomfortable in Lycra only because of my own body issues. The Lycra is form fitting and I could not hide my shape as well as I did in larger tshirts. I love my work out clothes now.
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  • loomatic
    loomatic Posts: 15 Member
    For me, I just stay that much cooler. And I always wear something that wicks better than cotton. I sweat like a horse when I work out.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I wear t-shirts. Not to run or anything, but I sometimes lift in t-shirts.

    Cotton makes me chafe when I do cardio.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Agreed on the wicking material. Plus I don't like my back being fully covered with a t-shirt. I've got thick hair & it's like a waterfall from my hairline down.

    I used to be conscious about the close fitting of stuff - but it's getting to the point where my gym wear now doesn't unfurl like an umbrella in an upwardly direction.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I wear tight fitting t-shirts.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    moisture wicking..

    the only tees i wear to the gym are lightweight fitted ones.

    i never understood the baggy heavy boxy cotton tee i see some people wear at the gym (or anywhere else for that matter since they are pretty unattractive :laugh: ) . not only does that trap in sweat like crazy but the bagginess ends up sticking in weird places and id have to constantlt readjust.

    i feel the same way about bottoms too... moisture wicking and fitted
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I sweat a lot. I cannot stand the feel of the wet material under my arms, whether it is a tight tshirt or loose.
    I think it really started from wanting to avoid the wet armpit look. Now I don't care about that but just can't stand tshirts.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Heavy sweaty cotton is about the last thing I want to wear when sweating and moving around quickly. Thin lycra based fabric is so much cooler and more comfortable.
  • pipertargaryen
    pipertargaryen Posts: 303 Member
    I wear close-fitting tank-top type workout clothes to the gym often, especially to Zumba. Sometimes a looser fitting tank. I really want to wear a tshirt, and I have *one* that is thin enough/breathable enough to wear, but any others, I'm a melted puddle of goo. Really uncomfortable. I personally wear my tight workout tank tops (or my loose tank tops - that actually come from the sleepwear section of Target :laugh: ) because tshirts are just too darn warm, or cofining.
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    I"m still a tshirt person but gradually learning to wear correct sizes instead of baggy. Ready to make the switch - anyone care to share particular brands they use/like?
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    I"m still a tshirt person but gradually learning to wear correct sizes instead of baggy. Ready to make the switch - anyone care to share particular brands they use/like?

    To be honest the majority of mine comes from the supermarket. They have a sports clothing section & so far so good. It might be unbranded but seems to be pretty much the same materials/standard I'm just paying 1/3 less for not having a logo.
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    I wear my clothes to the gym, then to dance class where my dress code is more strict (especially for ballet). I used to not get it until I actually started wearing moisture wicking, breathable fabrics. Less gym stank, no chafing, better skin (read: less acne from trapped sweat), less adjusting. In yoga and dance during inversions, I know my shirt will stay in place. During running, it's a lot cooler to have fabrics that channel air flow and I don't overheat as bad. There's nothing wrong with wearing a T-shirt, they're economical and convenient. However, there are also benefits to wearing performance gear.

    I got a bunch of free stuff from Nike over the years, so I have a collection of quality stuff and I will occasionally splurge for something really nice to add to my gear. I buy from the Nike employee store on guest passes since they are based out here and I have friends who work there, but to be honest, I love Under Armor, too.
  • BlueButterfly94
    BlueButterfly94 Posts: 303 Member
    I tend to wear just my ordinary tank tops/camisoles when exercising, unless I'm too lazy to switch shirts in which case it's a t-shirt. The shirt-adjusting gets a bit annoying but I deal.
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    I've worn both. I don't really sweat a whole lot, I just get dewy :laugh:

    So I go with a cotton t or tank & yoga pants.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I wash my clothes constantly and I do find a difference between the cheaper stuff and some name brands.

    While I do a lot of my shopping on the sale rack,end of season stuff, or at outlets when travelling - which is really great for building a wardrobe for something like winter running - I also splurge occasionally and buy myself Lulu. Their clothes last, they are comfortable, fit me well and I love the fun colours/prints/styles. Not everyone is into that or cares, but I do love the fun stuff.
    Where I am all the sports stuff was the same and plain. They are now starting to come around though.

    I have a long torso. I find Nike stuff is too short. I used to love Adidas but for some reason it doesn't fit me right anymore. I am also a fan of Under Armour but I usually wait to hit the outlets for that.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    For me shirts tend to be made too long, and too big. I found ones I like that are cotton with spandex from bluenotes. I have a range of colors, but a lot of black.
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    I like both but only close fit t-shirts. The sports tops look better too. I think a baggy shirt just looks sloppy (imho).
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    My newest favourite work out shirt is the Asics 'Favourite T shirt'

    Breathable and comfy, just a little pricey but worth it. Especially on hot days when out running.

    For the gym sometimes I do wear cotton t-shirts but they are not baggy, more of a ladies then a mens style. They are just what I have.
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