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  1. Luxray's Avatar
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    What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    I have my first day at the gym today, its just an induction sort of this however. I'm not totally sure what to wear when I'm at the gym? Do you guys get changed when you're there or beforehand?
  2. commandant's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    beforehand usually, though not difficult to get changed there as there are changing rooms.

    shorts and t-shirt, or sweat pants and t-shirt.
  3. G550NDH's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Mankini
  4. Serano's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Real men go naked like the Greeks
  5. Aisha~~'s Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Sweatpants. Random old/ready-to-be-washed t-shirt. Trainers.
  6. Anon420's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    I wear T-Shirts and Shorts mostly. Although I do see people in sweatpants too.

    Just make sure you take a change of everything, including boxers... oh and make sure you wear trainer socks and not massive wooly socks that come half way up to your knee.
  7. BKS's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Trackies or tracky shorts- not like cargo shorts or short shorts that some wear. An old tshirt- often ones like old work tshirts that I wouldn't wear elsewhere so it's not inconvenient for them to need washed after a short wear.

    I sometimes get changed there, sometimes don't. Depends what I was doing first. If I go to the gym first thing then I don't get changed first but anything else I do since I don't want to walk around looking so scruffy. I get showered and changed after (including boxers and socks) unless I am going straight home so can shower there
    Last edited by BKS; 01-07-2012 at 09:53.
  8. EonBlueApocalypse's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    T-shirt or vest + shorts or tracksuit bottoms. I usually get changed before I go but it's entirely up to you. It's not a fashion show.
  9. brittanna's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Usually clothes.
  10. brittanna's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    or a basque.
  11. HFerguson's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    t-shirt + compression shorts :awesome:

    you guys think im joking :teehee:
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Tracky bottoms/shorts + t shirt.

    I know it's best to wear cotton t shirts, especially for squats, but I wear football and tennis shirts. The material looks so much better when you sweat, not with sweat patches everywhere which kinda grosses me out. However, not ideal for squats as the bar doesn't grip as well (though I've not had a major problem). I try not to wear shorts cos I got amazing huge calves and that makes me paranoid walking around the gym lol
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    It's not a fashion show.

    Shorts and t-shirt.
  14. silent ninja's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    (Original post by HFerguson)
    t-shirt + compression shorts :awesome:

    you guys think im joking :teehee:
    Are those like biker shorts with your knackers on dispay? Lol
  15. OSharp's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Nipple tassels and a man thong.
  16. HFerguson's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    (Original post by silent ninja)
    Are those like biker shorts with your knackers on dispay? Lol
    yep, umad? I have another pair of shorts and cover up to keep warm when doing other lifts, and wear 2 layers to warm up, otherwise its compression shorts when doing any squats or olympic lifts - the mobility is just unrivalled, I feel totally uninhibited. Once you go compression shorts, you cant go back srs. Besides, I have good quads and ass, why should the girls have all the fun? :awesome:
    Last edited by HFerguson; 01-07-2012 at 10:57.
  17. chrislpp's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Me and my mates are the fly guys in teh gym.

    We normally wear chinos from Topman/RI ya know im sayin'? I also got dat der wife beater/singlet from topman too for £20 yo an we do preacher curls to get dat der pump before hitting da club

    I'm 130lbs put on like 5lbs this month brah pretty sick gains bitches love it.
  18. Tahooper's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    I was in the same situation as you exactly a week ago :rofl:

    I just went in a white T-shirt and black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.
  19. momanium's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Tracky bottoms and a breathable sports t-shirt. I hate the idea of changing there so I am in to put my bag away and get my drink and then out again. I have showers at home as well- it makes me feel awkward with all those naked men- doesn't feel normal.
  20. LookIt'sPete's Avatar
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    Re: What do you wear when you go to the gym?
    Sport shorts with plain cotton t-shirts. Primark vnecks are good - only a couple pounds each and they fit/wash pretty well.
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