Working Out In Jeans

myheartsabattleground
myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Yay or Nay? I LOVE wearing jeans. and I have an entire drawer in my dresser for them. I have maybe 2 pairs of capri leggings and 6 pairs of running shorts that ride up my 455.
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  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Depends on where you are working out. Most gyms don't allow them.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    No
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    Wear what you want, I'd say. I wear khakis or jeans all the time when I go walking/jogging (haven't ripped out a pair, either, lol). I'm not about to put on a whole workout "outfit" just to go walk/jog with my kids around the neighborhood.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Depends on where you are working out. Most gyms don't allow them.

    What? Tell me of these gyms in which someone can't come as they are. Not snarky at all. Just an ignorant gal (I workout at home or the occasional "drop in" class at my uni's gym--no dress code there).
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    I find it very strange when I see people do this. I find jeans to be really uncomfortable though.
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    I'll wear them for walking, but other than that, I find them to be too restrictive and uncomfortable for exercise.
  • gabrielleelliott90
    gabrielleelliott90 Posts: 854 Member
    Nay. Same with denim shorts
  • heronh
    heronh Posts: 529 Member
    For me, No, workout clothes have functions. They wick moisture, are light and gives you range of motion. If shorts are riding up then wear running tights. Or capris.
    But if you're just walking leisurely, wear whatever you want.
  • thegilly6
    thegilly6 Posts: 137 Member
    edited November 2014
    This may sound dumb but I love to occasionally work out (strength train) in my jeans and hiking boots. Mainly when I'm too lazy to change into my workout clothes. The jeans and boots make me feel stronger for some strange reason. Incidentally, I work out at home in the basement so no rules to abide by. Just my own.
  • PokeyBug
    PokeyBug Posts: 482 Member
    I say, do what makes you happy and comfortable. You are the one working out, who cares what anyone else thinks?
  • jonniemomof9ak
    jonniemomof9ak Posts: 62 Member
    I have recently done my elliptical for 30 min. In jeans because I was in a time crunch, & didn't want to lose any exercise time. It didn't bother me.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    williams969 wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Depends on where you are working out. Most gyms don't allow them.

    What? Tell me of these gyms in which someone can't come as they are. Not snarky at all. Just an ignorant gal (I workout at home or the occasional "drop in" class at my uni's gym--no dress code there).


    Planet fitness, the tennis club (and gym) near me, most YMCAs, NY sports club, and many other gyms. They require sneakers and athletic wear usually.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Just wear elastic band jorts. You'll be the coolest person in the gym.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Aviva92 wrote: »
    I find it very strange when I see people do this. I find jeans to be really uncomfortable though.

    Me too. I don't wanna work up a sweat in jeans. That seems really uncomfortable
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    I'm going with no. Not really breathable or functionally appropriate, and any metal embellishment (snaps, studs, zippers, button, etc) can puncture or rip the pads on the equipment. There's a reason gyms require athletic wear.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Negative here.
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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Depends on where you are working out. Most gyms don't allow them.

    There's a girl at my gym who always comes in denim overalls.

    If I'm taking a short (mile and a half at most) walk, jeans are fine. Anything else then I'm in workout gear.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    Nope. Exercise clothes give me the movement I need. I'm totally a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl though, but not for exercising.
  • 50sFit
    50sFit Posts: 712 Member
    myheartsabattleground wrote: »
    Yay or Nay? I LOVE wearing jeans. and I have an entire drawer in my dresser for them. I have maybe 2 pairs of capri leggings and 6 pairs of running shorts that ride up my 455.
    I only wear jeans when rounding up cattle, line dancing or just knocking around town.
    For exercise?
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  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    williams969 wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Depends on where you are working out. Most gyms don't allow them.

    What? Tell me of these gyms in which someone can't come as they are. Not snarky at all. Just an ignorant gal (I workout at home or the occasional "drop in" class at my uni's gym--no dress code there).

    This depends on what you do for exercise. High intensity workouts typically involve having to wear clothes that allow for much better breathability, have moisture wicking properties, and don't hinder range of motion in the way jeans do. Would you attempt to go through a full on yoga session in jeans? Would you attempt to do a circuit training workout at high intensity in jeans? Would you do an intense lower body workout in jeans? If you said yes to any of the above questions you're asking for injury. This is why gyms don't allow them (in most cases).
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    kgeyser wrote: »
    I'm going with no. Not really breathable or functionally appropriate, and any metal embellishment (snaps, studs, zippers, button, etc) can puncture or rip the pads on the equipment. There's a reason gyms require athletic wear.

    I don't do intense workouts in jeans for that reason. My legs would be rubbed raw by heavy, salty-sweat-soaked denim. I will walk or hike in jeans, as long as it isn't too hot, but nothing more vigorous.
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    I did an insanity class in jeans. Boy was I sweating! I had worked out earlier doing something else, and I ran out of clothes and just had jeans.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,995 Member
    Where I grew up, skiing in jeans was seen as a badge of honor. It means you *never* fall because your clothes would be soaked and waterlogged otherwise. As teenagers, we cheated and sprayed down our jeans with water proofing spray (sold for leather shoes) so that our jeans wouldn't absorb water after a fall.
  • vincelaccro
    vincelaccro Posts: 22 Member
    Unless you really want to struggle during your workout, go for jeans :)
    if you want to have a nice time , shorts above knee or track pants for men
    most yoga pants looks okay for women, I didn't tried :P
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    Just wear elastic band jorts. You'll be the coolest person in the gym.

    Glad I finished my coffee just before I read that!
  • ShifuYaku
    ShifuYaku Posts: 504 Member
    I would think jeans wouldn't let the sweat wick from your body easily... you should wear clothes that are mainly cotton so that your body can breathe and you won't get rashes. :)
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Personal choice I guess. It's nothing to do with me what someone else chooses to wear at the gym. But I did spot a lady recently working out in jeans at my gym. It wouldn't work for me though. I sweat like a beast to the point even my moisture wick gear is struggling to keep up.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    For brisk walking, casual bike riding, and some other lower intensity activities not done in the gym sure. For the gym or high intensity work no. If you work out at home you can if you like but I wouldn't understand why.

    As for the boots mentioned before, I've worn inexpensive dress shoes occasionally when doing Olympic Lifting and Power Lifting because they are actually decent lifting shoes and much cheaper. When I got some lifting shoes so I stopped.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Why would you wear clothing that would hold onto moisture and possibly rub ?That makes no sense. If you're comfortable wearing jeans while working out you're not working hard enough.

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