Proper attire at the gym

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

As a "heavier people" - - When I went to the gym, it was capris, tank tops, and tennis shoes... But why does it matter? As long as I have my major parts covered... Which is more than I can say for the average college student on the campus where I teach.

That's my point. Major areas covered. I don't want to see Someones privates when I look up briefly.

Focus on yourself not anyone else who cares what they r wearing a least they r making effort

I do focus on myself and everyday is a struggle but I am not blind. I have to make it to the elliptical machine.

All I am saying who cares what someone has on u r there for u not them u r there for the same reason they r so ignore what they have on if u do not like and go on someone might be thinking the same thing about u rather u r fat or skinny in the gym everyone is there for the same reason

You know this was taken totally out of content by the 1st angry girl comment. You all don't know my workout routines and think I just go to the gym to "judge" through my whole workout. Seriously all of you all who have posted the comments on towards me on mind my own business seriously think I just stand and point. Whatever. My point on the heavy girl which I can totally talk about because I AM A HEAVY GIRL MYSELF was just how could she feel comfortable. Yall don't know if she even worked out which btw she did not! And as for the older lady what if she would of fallen there was no one around except for me. I kept looking over to see if she was ok. I you want to hate who cares cause I meant it in good faith.

No one took anything out of content I think all we were saying was who cares don't judge take care of yourself if u have so much time to study someone so hard like it sounds like u did maybe u need to step your workout up maybe not u just should not be so quick to judge some people r comfortable in certain cloths u might not think looks good but oh well u r there for u and none else u r there to lose weight and take care of yourself someone could be looking at u thinking the same thing u were thinking about her to each there own u be there for u none else:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I hate it when ppl sweat all over the place and don't have disinfectant cloths on them, so nasty!!! I admit that I wear shorts and a sports bra but I make sure my top is covered up. I need to be respectful of others and frankly, I don't want old ppl or ppl in general staring at me.

The second, was a heavy girl which I am guessing she had just begun hitting the gym scene. She was wearing the tightest warm ups with a shirt that was a little to small. Her friend who was fit was in a spaghetti tank top and mini workout pants which is fine for her bc she really was fit. I just do not understand why she would put on such discomfortable clothing to workout. It's bad enough the gym is a torture chamber! I bet if she would bend down to reach for a weight she would of shown someone her *kitten* crack. Anyway I was just curious to see what y'all think ...

I'm a fat *kitten* girl. I was 350 lbs when I joined my first gym. I wear tight pants and a tight top because they keep my fat from bouncing all over the place (but I do not let me butt crack show! Thats what draw-strings are for.)! After I'd lost a bunch of weight, I started dragging my thinner friends to the gym. They look hot in their workout clothes, but I do more cardio, lift more weight, swim longer and walk home.

People always say things that indicate that they believe my skinny friend brings me and that I must be "new to the gym scene". Which is really unfair. I may have more fat than my skinny friends, but I have a higher vO2 max, a lower reding heart rate, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and a much higher lean body mass.


I worked out when I was a 350 lb whale who couldn't lose a lb due to undiagnosed Celiac Disease, and I'm not going to let anyone else stop me from having the success I'm entitled to now that I know what was making me fat and how to make it go away!

Edit: I read the Ops 2nd post after writing this. I also had taken her to be more judgmental than perhaps she was from her later comments.

I laugh hysterically when I see girls in a full set of makeup at the gym! LOL

People always say things that indicate that they believe my skinny friend brings me and that I must be "new to the gym scene". Which is really unfair. I may have more fat than my skinny friends, but I have a higher vO2 max, a lower reding heart rate, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and a much higher lean body mass.

That's sooo awesome!( The accomplishments you have made I mean) I think people always assume that too when I go to the gym with friends who are skinnier, but I can keep up with them and even go for longer at times, Its nice to know that I am not the only one who has thought this before

personally, i could care less what anyone wears in the gym, but if you girls wear something tight, don't get all up in a tizzy if you catch the fellas peaking. I know if I catch someone looking at me, it does nothing but fuel my workout. I also generally put on my headphones and keep my head down the entire time too. I dont go to socialize or oogle the ladies.

Also, little toned, tan gym rats are a dime a dozen in gyms, I find a bigger girl confident to wear what she wants much more attractive.

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

This. I don't really care what other people wear just as long as they don't bother my workout.

And I don't get the chicks that wear extremely tight clothing (on purpose) to the point where you can see a camel toe from the other side of the room and get mad when men gawk at them. Really? You didn't dress like that to be gawked at, well damn....

And I don't get the chicks that wear extremely tight clothing (on purpose) to the point where you can see a camel toe from the other side of the room and get mad when men gawk at them. Really? You didn't dress like that to be gawked at, well damn....

I have NO problem when this happens. If they dressed like that, they want the men to look, whether they will admit it or not. And I will happily oblige them.

Most gyms have rules about what you can workout in. Jeans are a definite no-no, as are sandals. Some gyms will kick you off the weight floor/machines if you aren't dressed appropriately. The university gym in my old town would not allow girls to wear tank tops because it was "distracting".

My feminist side was pissed off by that initially but I realized that it would probably be a bad idea to have a bunch of horny college boys dropping weights on their feet because some girl was running on the treadmill in a spaghetti strap top. lol :bigsmile:

You know this was taken totally out of content by the 1st angry girl comment. You all don't know my workout routines and think I just go to the gym to "judge" through my whole workout. Seriously all of you all who have posted the comments on towards me on mind my own business seriously think I just stand and point. Whatever. My point on the heavy girl which I can totally talk about because I AM A HEAVY GIRL MYSELF was just how could she feel comfortable. Yall don't know if she even worked out which btw she did not! And as for the older lady what if she would of fallen there was no one around except for me. I kept looking over to see if she was ok. I you want to hate who cares cause I meant it in good faith.

Few people personally attacked you or yourself as a whole. It was just the idea that they disagreed with. By remarking about their disapproval, they voiced through their own concerns and insecurities that they seek help/motivation about. With any online topic, you will get both positive and negative feedback. No need to take personal offence.

I agree here. And no matter the OPs reason or defense, the first thing I personally felt when I read it was that I am glad I canceled my gym membership and now work out at home. I am sure not the OPs intent, but certainly a reaction you should have seen coming. I am sorry you meant for it to be a fun comment, but discussing what people are wearing (no matter small or big) can be interpreted by some as being judgmental. And those that feel that way should be afforded the similar opportunity to provide you with feedback even if it’s not what you were looking for.

It is comments like this that prevent heavier people from wanting to go to the gym. Go and do your workout and don't worry about what other people are wearing.

Thank you Thank you Thank you! agreed

they are making a step forward by going to the gym.
I belong to a gym and I am so happy to see people of all shapes and sizes coming into the gym and working out.
Who cares what they wear. If the staff at the gym don't have a problem, then why should I. It doesn't distract my workout. I have my headphones on and I go. If anything these people should be applauded for overcoming a fear they have.

Also, the gym towel thing, I don't bring one with me, however, I spray and wipe down every machine I use, and honestly I sweat when I workout. If people are grossed out by my sweat, too bad. that's kind of what happens when people work out.

And I don't get the chicks that wear extremely tight clothing (on purpose) to the point where you can see a camel toe from the other side of the room and get mad when men gawk at them. Really? You didn't dress like that to be gawked at, well damn....

I have NO problem when this happens. If they dressed like that, they want the men to look, whether they will admit it or not. And I will happily oblige them.

I wear yoga pants, by their nature they are skin tight, but also the only thing that I can move in that is comfy. What is the issue with tight? They are my size, they cover, they reduce my sweat, and I can do a full squat in them.
I don't dress that way to get looked at, I don't get mad when people look either. I am there to workout and get home in time to make dinner for my family.

I really think that people who workout in jeans just forgot their workout bag at home, and good for them for still going and not skipping just because they forgot!

What is the big deal?

Amen to that!! At least they are there and making the effort to get fit - cheer them on and dont be so judgemental!