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Leslietheriot
Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
edited October 2024 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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