Ladies what should a guy wear to the gym?

Hmmmm I'd say wear what's comfortable for you. Wear something that makes you inspired. For instance I usually wear superhero themed workout gear..I have no choice but to kill it if I have the punisher logo on my chest. lol As far as Chucks as long as they give you support why not. I know my feet just screamed ouch when you mentioned those lol... Fabric-wise performance dri-fit works best imo

I can't say I've rolled my eyes at anything a guy wears to the gym. Just be comfortable. Maybe just steer clear of short basketball shorts like from the 80's and you'll be good.

A t-shirt and shorts. I'm not sure what to say other than that. Dress comfortably and functionally, meaning pick something that isn't going to ride up or twist or otherwise make you feel self conscious or unable to focus on whatever exercise you're doing.

My membership is at a college rec center. There are college kids as well as community members who go there. Most men seem to wear regular athletic shorts like these.

The rec center doesn't allow tank tops or sleeveless tops but if your gym does, I don't see anything wrong with them. Well, I personally don't really like tanks that are cut really low on the sides but that's my problem, not anybody else's if they like them. Just like I internally roll my eyes at the guys who wear heavy hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants while exercising indoors. I don't understand how they aren't roasting but, again, that's my hangup so who cares.

So no more assless chaps?

Clothes. Beyond that, it's up to you.

Shorts and muscle or tee shirts. The length of your shorts is anything long enough that your friends can't pop out and say hello during a squat. Material is completely up to you. Probably cotton or performance wear. Fleece and corduroy I can't imagine would be very comfortable. Shoes are also up to you. I have a high arch, so Chucks make my feet hurt. I need shoes with an arched insole. I have seen guys wear chucks. I have also seen them without shoes at all, so no big deal.

If people are rolling their eyes at what other people wear to the gym, they probably aren't working out that hard. Most people are oblivious to what others look like, are wearing, or how they are working out, UNLESS that person is trying to draw attention to themselves. And there truly are people that do.

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Mike02209 wrote: »

cmriverside wrote: »

I'm going with wear what you like.

If you are going to the gym to meet women, then...well...I got nothin'.

I am not going to meet women, I am happily married. In fact I would say I am trying to not be noticed for wearing something the other gym-goers will look at and laugh to themselves, or be disgusted.

I don't know how helpful this is but I would never be disgusted at someone wearing something they feel is comfortable at the gym. You're there to better yourself and that in itself is awesome. As long as your junk is safely tucked away and doesn't come flying out, you're good.

Pick something that you are comfortable with to work in and doesn't show too much skin (no *kitten* cracks!).

Honestly when I go to the gym, I listen to my music and concentrate on my workout. I don't notice the people around me at all (unless they are being *kitten* and hogging the squat box).