What do you work out in?

krazeestraw
krazeestraw Posts: 113 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering what people are wearing to work out in... I find that in my Zumba classes I'm usually one of the biggest people in the room, and I'm jealous of the cute little Lycra outfits everyone has on, but ALAS, they don't fit me (yet!). I wear stretchy yoga-style capri pants and usually just an old tee, but want ideas from others on workout attire for chubby bunnies. Maybe if I feel like I look better in a workout outfit, I won't care how bad I mess up the Zumba steps!

Thanks :)
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  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    shorts and a baggy tee shirt or saggy bottoms yoga pants and a tee shirt or these really hot workout pants that used to belong ot my husband and a tee shirt. Nothing cute at all.
  • nyy03
    nyy03 Posts: 635 Member
    It's more about comfort for me. Yoga pant and tee work fine. If you want a change try on stuff at your local store. If it's comfy and cute...buy it. Goodluck.
  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    If i'm at home then it's bermuda style shorts(from wal-mart) and a sports bar, if i'm out in public then i just had a t-shirt lol and the t-shirt is usually a fitted one because i personally find baggy shirts to be incredibly annoying when working out.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    shorts and a baggy tee shirt or saggy bottoms yoga pants and a tee shirt or these really hot workout pants that used to belong ot my husband and a tee shirt. Nothing cute at all.

    yep same here..something comfy and easy to move in...
  • ChangeIsADecision
    ChangeIsADecision Posts: 709 Member
    I'm not a big fan of the skin tight pants... I wear cotton shorts, sports bra and a fitted tank top.... I don't look sloppy but I'm not winning any fashion shows either. Wear what makes you feel good about yourself! Go try stuff on....
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I say be comfortable and enjoy yourself, just make sure you have good supportive footwear. I remember when I just started working out after the birth of my 3rd child (and a 9-year hiatus) I wore big t-shirts and stretch pants. Eventually as the weight came off I started getting some stretchy tops.

    blessings.
  • xraylady33
    xraylady33 Posts: 222 Member
    You need dri-fit clothing. Reebok offers great capris, and nice tops. It is important to add pieces to your attire for the gym. If you have to stop before or after you don't want to look like your cleaning house. After Zumba I am a hot mess..hair is soaking wet etc, but the dri fit clothing is still in tact. Start with the lycra pants, and a nice V neck style t-shirt. As you loose, treat yourself to a more fitted look.

    PS walmart has a danskin line of capri pants and yoga pants, makeshift dri fits, but they are a start. They run large and wash great. When you look good you feel good! Enjoy the dance, and shake it girl!
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves
    are they glittery gloves?
    no glitter, but they do double as sweat wipes...it's 50 freaking degrees in the rink, and I manage to sweat profusely! Heck, sometimes steam rises from my head. Now that takes talent!
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    a tiara,tutu,and fairy wings
  • FORKDOWN
    FORKDOWN Posts: 1,754
    a tiara,tutu,and fairy wings

    How cool...me too.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Clothes.

    On a more serious note:
    Shorts or capri pants
    Some sort of moisture wicking fabric tee from either under armour or nike.

    I try to look cute but if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.. I sweat like a freaking pig when I work out, and I'm running around to impress anyone.. sorry!
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    a tiara,tutu,and fairy wings
    How cool...me too.
    It wasn't originally aimed at you, but now it fits...
    dude looks like a lady...
    *wink*
  • CindyWarner
    CindyWarner Posts: 138
    I use sweat pants and a baggie top.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves

    same thing.
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
    Do me a favor and feel so good about working out.

    Do not worry about how you look, think about what you are going to look like.

    Use it as motivation. ..and when you can, get one of those outfits you are taking about.

    Girl, get in where you fit in.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Shorts & a sports bra... but I work out at home with my husband.
  • spyork
    spyork Posts: 187
    Dont worry what you look like, the fact you are training is good enough, dont get caught in the "i go to pose and look good" gang!

    Good look and keep going.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves

    same thing.

    ditto. white lace gloves
  • CoachMaritova
    CoachMaritova Posts: 409 Member
    my living room.
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    At home on my treadmill: Sports bra, and whatever I feel like putting on the bottom. Shorts, and tank if I run outside.
  • FORKDOWN
    FORKDOWN Posts: 1,754
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves

    same thing.

    ditto. white lace gloves

    Oh jazz hands. :laugh:
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    am I the only one who finds girls short, shorts to be more comfortable for running?
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Boxers and Chucks.
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    At first i wore....Alil loose workout pants or sweats, sports bra and loose tank or hubby's Tee. :blushing:

    And since I've been losing weight, yoga pants or tighter movable pants work great and a not so fitted tank top... its more for a little ego boost versus a fashion show for me..I really don't care what anyone thinks..its how I feel in my workout clothes that makes me feel good inside ;-) And that's how you should feel, not worry about missed steps or what everyone is wearing..because those people that are wearing those things are or were probably once in your shoes ;-) Just know we Luv ya here in MFP! And are here for ya :flowerforyou:
  • suzieb1971
    suzieb1971 Posts: 312 Member
    hey :)
    depends on what im doing. for cycling, i wear a pink cycling top and lovely flattering lycra shorts, haha (does ANYONE look good in lycra shorts??)
    but for when im doing my wii-fit, or my fitness dvd at home, i just wear a pair of normal shorts and a vest top. i have to admit, if i know no one is going to see me, sometimes i forget the vest and just work out in my shorts and bra, because by god, i dont half sweat!!
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    I have several pairs fo running capris and running shorts. Most are the moisture wicking compression kind. On top I always wear a moisture wicking fabric....it reduced the prickly heat I get on my chest from sweating.

    My yoga pants I wear more like lounge wear as the wide legs tend to trip me up when I exercise. I am not the most graceful person..lol
  • mbi2008
    mbi2008 Posts: 19
    walmart has a danskin line of capri pants and yoga pants, makeshift dri fits, but they are a start. They run large and wash great. When you look good you feel good! Enjoy the dance, and shake it girl!

    I agree. Danskin at Walmart is what I started with. The sizes go big and they are comfortable and have lasted me a long time.
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    Sports bra, tank top, fitted long leggings, and gloves

    same thing.

    ditto. white lace gloves
    Do you wear thong panties so the lines don't show under your shorts?
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    I really like the Champian workout clothes from Target. They are made of this wonderful material (I can't remember the name of it) that wicks away the sweat so you're not all wet when you workout hard. LOVE that feature. Most of the items are $20 or under, much cheaper than the same stuff in other brands at the big box athletic stores.
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