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Leslietheriot
Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
edited October 3 in Fitness and Exercise
What do you wear to the gym, running or walking? Do you spend the money to buy the athletic clothing or do you just wear sweats and t-shirts?

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  • Pinnagerjaggin
    Pinnagerjaggin Posts: 79
    I wear any loose fitting clothing I have. I don't wear shorts to the gym because I'm not comfortable with people being able to see too much but I grab whatever feels good and go. If I'm going to spend money on cloths its going to be the cloths I buy when I lost the weight.
  • batalina
    batalina Posts: 209 Member
    i go the sweats-and-tshirts route, mainly because i simply can't afford fancy workout clothes. i have some workout pants that were a hand-me-down from a friend, other than that... boring old stuff.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I have SO many old Tees from sports and clubs. Made them all cutoffs and wear some spandex! Good to go :D
  • AlohaBrook
    AlohaBrook Posts: 21
    I never wear cotton.. Its not breathable..

    The saying in the runners world is cotton is rotten... Im a fatty runner and I DO SWEAT.. (shhhh, dont tell anyone) lol

    So for me sweat + cotton = rash and STANKY!!!

    I wear breathable running clothes, runners socks (AMAZING INVENTION) and drywick Everything!
  • speakz82
    speakz82 Posts: 46
    Yep. I only wear nike and brooks running clothing to workout in. Before I lost major weight it was just tees and shorts.
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    I figure if I'm going to spend this much time at the gym I might as well love my work out clothes so I usually buy Lucy athletic wear. Its awesome.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I wear yoga pants because they're comfortable, snug enough that I don't worry about them getting caught on or in machines and they're super stretchy. I also wear a regular t-shirt and a sports bra. My shoes are running shoes, but I generally just buy whatever Adidas are the most comfortable (and cute) because they fit my feet the best.
  • Leslietheriot
    Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
    I was getting "dressed" to go to the gym and started wondering as I was putting on my sweats and t-shirt. I do see alot of people at my gym that are wearing the athletic wear but I just can't afford it either :)
  • dfwtxmissy
    dfwtxmissy Posts: 102
    Tshirt and shorts...Oh yes..comfort....
  • electricnarwhal
    electricnarwhal Posts: 95
    I wear whatever is comfortable and breathable. :)
  • Runnermadre
    Runnermadre Posts: 267 Member
    I never wear cotton.. Its not breathable..

    The saying in the runners world is cotton is rotten... Im a fatty runner and I DO SWEAT.. (shhhh, dont tell anyone) lol

    So for me sweat + cotton = rash and STANKY!!!

    I wear breathable running clothes, runners socks (AMAZING INVENTION) and drywick Everything!

    I agree. Cotton makes me way hotter than necessary when I'm working out. It might cost a little extra for athletic gear, but it's worth it. Plus, there are plenty of places that have it for a very reasonable price like Walmart. Target carries great athletic clothing, and it's a lot cheaper than the "top of the line" stuff, but still a very quality product.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    i cant afford it so i just wear anything that i have jeans if need be and tees atleast till the day my baby grows out of diapers and can eat what we do i dont want to spend a dime on anything for me
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    whatever is on sale at Marshall's, or sometimes Old Navy.
  • Leslietheriot
    Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
    I never wear cotton.. Its not breathable..

    The saying in the runners world is cotton is rotten... Im a fatty runner and I DO SWEAT.. (shhhh, dont tell anyone) lol

    So for me sweat + cotton = rash and STANKY!!!

    I wear breathable running clothes, runners socks (AMAZING INVENTION) and drywick Everything!
    It's ok. I sweat like crazy too so I know what you mean! lol
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I figure if I'm going to spend this much time at the gym I might as well love my work out clothes so I usually buy Lucy athletic wear. Its awesome.

    Me too! How cool is that!?!?
  • starting0vern09
    starting0vern09 Posts: 79 Member
    watever is comfy. workout clothes arent made for big people like myself who need to work out. walmart has a little but it just doesnt look comfy. besides, with wat little money that i can spend on clothes, i would rather buy something to wear to work or out somewhere. yep leggings and a t shirt is good enough for my big butt to work out in:smile:
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    I never wear cotton.. Its not breathable..

    The saying in the runners world is cotton is rotten... Im a fatty runner and I DO SWEAT.. (shhhh, dont tell anyone) lol

    So for me sweat + cotton = rash and STANKY!!!

    I wear breathable running clothes, runners socks (AMAZING INVENTION) and drywick Everything!

    I agree. Cotton makes me way hotter than necessary when I'm working out. It might cost a little extra for athletic gear, but it's worth it. Plus, there are plenty of places that have it for a very reasonable price like Walmart. Target carries great athletic clothing, and it's a lot cheaper than the "top of the line" stuff, but still a very quality product.

    Yep - all of my workout and yoga clothes are from Old Navy, Target, and Kohl's. I can't work out in sleeves (one exception being running outside when it's cold) so I'm always in a tank at the gym. Shorts for running/lifting, capris for yoga.
  • kstep88
    kstep88 Posts: 403 Member
    I only wear athletic gear. I buy a lot of my clothes at Kohl's. They have a sale 24/7 and always have 60-70% off rack. I treat myself to expensive stuff when I earn it. But with dieting comes a lot of changing sizes. Last week I bought Fila capris and a shirt to match at Kohl's for 10.80 (excluding tax). 9 for capris and 2.80 for shirt. AWESOME. I pay more for my Nike running socks because they are breathable. And as most have said....cotton sucks when you are sweaty. You can even get a whole outfit at Walmart or The like, for under $15. Buy 1-2 outfits and rotate them. I have kids and know all about budgets, but I refuse to suffer. And think I'm worth the occasional outfit. :) (& of course my kids still get everything they need)
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    I wear cheap athletic gear - not sweats but not the "tech" stuff.. my pants sit on my knees, a bit loose, not cotton but.. I dunno. And I wear a shirt I bought purposely for running, it's fitted but not fatty-ugly fitted.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Eastern Mountain Sports(EMS) has a product line called Techwick. I wear techwick shirts to the gym. They make it feel 10 degrees cooler.
    My shorts or pants are generally inexpensive lightweight sweats.
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    I was getting "dressed" to go to the gym and started wondering as I was putting on my sweats and t-shirt. I do see alot of people at my gym that are wearing the athletic wear but I just can't afford it either :)

    I hate spending money on something that isn't going to fit in a couple months but i had to.. I wait for sales at stores like old navy.. I got buy one get one 75% off sunday.. All kinds of super cute comfy stuff that will last for a good 15 pounds.
  • stephgreene
    stephgreene Posts: 143
    I either wear old basketball shorts or yoga pants. I can't stand the feeling of my thighs rubbing together while doing cardio, so that's a must. And I either wear a loose tank top or a tshirt.. When I go to the gym I'm not really there to impress anyone, but to get my stuff done!
  • Buhbeee
    Buhbeee Posts: 27
    I have to say, I love a cute workout outfit - I just feel better wearing it! I actually look forward to putting one of my outfits on and that just adds to the enjoyment and excitement of making myself a priority. It's a special set of clothes for a special time of serious business! I wear a suit to meetings with partners, I figure, why not give myself the confidence boost during the workout?!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I wear athletic gear. But most of it was bought on a sale rail or at TK Maxx.

    I usually wear a sports tank, sometimes with a sports short bra/ top underneath, and capri length pants. proper sports socks, and proper gym/ running shoes. The shoes are the most important bit, I wouldn't skimp on expense there.
  • tiedye
    tiedye Posts: 331 Member
    I wear the nike combat spandex. Comes in a million colors, so light and breathable for shorts and tanks. I highly recommend!
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