What to wear at the gym (clothing for men advise)
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blackburnguy
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Hi, Just about to join a gym, I`ve got to do an induction, but before i go need to buy "gym clothes"
I did have a look at sport direct (i know, but there cheap ) they advised tracksuit bottoms and gym top, so much polyester!! is that better then 100% cotton. aiming to go 3 times a week so getting shorts, joggers, tops x3 and some trainers.
I`m still a chunky monkey so don`t want tight clothing, so any advise will be welcome.
Thanks
I did have a look at sport direct (i know, but there cheap ) they advised tracksuit bottoms and gym top, so much polyester!! is that better then 100% cotton. aiming to go 3 times a week so getting shorts, joggers, tops x3 and some trainers.
I`m still a chunky monkey so don`t want tight clothing, so any advise will be welcome.
Thanks
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I always wear shots and a tank...a light cotton hoody if it's chilly, ankle socks and shoes.0
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I'm not a man, but I do wear clothes.
Cotton holds water really well. So when you sweat, it stays in your tshirt and makes you uncomfortable. I steal my (male) partner's sweat wicking tshirts when I go to the gym, and wear them loose, they're much better than cotton.
You're in the UK, no? Is Decathlon not cheaper than Sports Direct?0 -
Hi, i`ll have a look at decathlon website, thanks, only went to SD as i was walking past, so popped in, (i changed my headline as it didn`t sound right)0
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Wiggle is good for online stuff. Decathlon is good value for money. Wear whatever you're comfortable in.0
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I just wear some cotton joggers and any old tshirt. Nothing fancy.
Picked up some Admiral (old school brand!) joggers in Primark for £8, do the job just fine.0 -
please don't wear a half top with your mid drift exposed and shorty shorts.0
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Polyester will wick perspiration away from your skin whereas cotton just get wets & clammy feeling.
Workout clothes can get a little pongy after a while and polyester seems to hold the stink more than cotton - soak them in a bucket of water with a cup of vinegar thrown in every now and again before you wash them.0 -
I wear dry-fit clothing because I dislike sweaty clothes. You can get some nice gear at Walmart also. As you slim down you might want more form fitting clothes to show off your gains!!0
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BrianSharpe wrote: »Polyester will wick perspiration away from your skin whereas cotton just get wets & clammy feeling.
Workout clothes can get a little pongy after a while and polyester seems to hold the stink more than cotton - soak them in a bucket of water with a cup of vinegar thrown in every now and again before you wash them.
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Depends on how and where you sweat. I have to wear dark shorts because it looks like I wet my pants.0
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I don't know how I managed to get through workouts back-in-the-day in non-wicking clothes. I still wear a heavy cotton hoody to stay warm between sets, but after that, no cotton thank you.0
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I wear dry fit clothing as well they will get wet from sweat but it takes a lot to get them wet. I don't go for under armor or Nike stuff i buy the much cheaper at Walmart just as good for my propose i mean its gym cloths not like your going out somewhere fancy.0
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wear what makes you comfortable, and confident.0
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Dry fit shirts are the way to go. I however have found that the cheap shirts tend to have itchy stitching on the insides. Nike Pro Combat shirts are the way to go IMO. Pricey but they fit well, hold up forever and look nice.0
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Moisture wicking underwear ("knickers" old chap) and socks too. Also test the clothes by bending over or other movements you may be doing at the gym. I know it's fashionable to wear the pants below the butt, but... Also you probably want your shirt to be long and on the tighter side unless you want to show off your abs when doing a deadlift or downward dog.
I prefer form fitting clothes for certain workouts as they make me feel more streamlined--less flopping of clothes.0 -
Hi, thanks for the advise, in the end i got some 3/4 polyester shorts, (thanks to charity shop) i tried shorter but didn't feel good in them. and 2 polyester tops, they should do me for now, next.. trainers, then i`m ready to bring on the pain.
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NPR had a thing on polyester and the fact that bacteria likes it better. I always wondered why my "sports" shirts, which were polyester, stunk way more after one workout than my cotton stuff.
So, I stopped wearing polyester.
I now just wear cotton T-shirts from Old Navy, and then a pair of gym shorts.
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colors_fade wrote: »NPR had a thing on polyester and the fact that bacteria likes it better. I always wondered why my "sports" shirts, which were polyester, stunk way more after one workout than my cotton stuff.
So, I stopped wearing polyester.
I now just wear cotton T-shirts from Old Navy, and then a pair of gym shorts.
Absolutely true about the bacteria, but for me cotton is not an option.
I do the vinegar soak, but at some point the smell doesn't come out anymore. Atleast then I know it is time for new stuff.0 -
I know I'm not the only guy that looks at a shirt with holes in it and or stains on it and says 'this would be good for working on the car... or the gym' lol
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