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Poll: Do You Wear Fancy Gear For Your Workout

Geared Up or Down?

February 26, 2008

Some people like to work out in the latest fitness clothes that wick 'em and tuck 'em because they love to keep dry, up-to-date, and fashionable. Others don't have the time or money to spend on exercise clothes or they just like to exercise in an old t-shirt and shorts. So what about you?

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Gear Poll

31 Comments

mrktmstr 5 years 11 weeks

cardio - After running in dry fit type technology, I'm not sure how I survived in the cotton/spandex drenched gear. pilates - It doesn't matter as much, but I wear cotton/spandex blend pants most of the time for comfort and a speghetti strap type bra top.Non cotton socks are a must have all the time for me now. I've grown to hate cotton socks for some reason!

mrktmstr 5 years 11 weeks

cardio - After running in dry fit type technology, I'm not sure how I survived in the cotton/spandex drenched gear. pilates - It doesn't matter as much, but I wear cotton/spandex blend pants most of the time for comfort and a speghetti strap type bra top. Non cotton socks are a must have all the time for me now. I've grown to hate cotton socks for some reason!

Novaraen 5 years 12 weeks

Ohhh...and i have to say its hard to go out and buy something new knowing that with time and effort, i will lose weight and the stuff i just paid high-price for wont fit anymore. Either way...it sucks. I guess i want to wait until my body is more ready to wear some of the really fashionable and "wicking" gear.

Novaraen 5 years 12 weeks

I hate all my sports bras...i hate my workout clothes and shoes too...but the fancy stuff is just waaaaay too overpriced. I'm really getting serious about working out so i suppose its time to invest a little in some good clothes. The wicking kind sounds wonderful!! Especially the undies...i hate the tell-tale wetness in the nether regions...grossness!! lol.

Spectra 5 years 12 weeks

I can't afford to have all the latest and greatest workout gear, but I do have some nice wicking shirts and running pants and I ALWAYS have good running shoes. But for more casual workouts, I'll wear just shorts and a sports bra and t-shirt. If I had the money though, I'd definitely be sporting all the best workout clothes...that'd be AWESOME!!

Spectra 5 years 12 weeks

moonlite 5 years 12 weeks

When I lift weights at home I just wear my underwear. Looking in the mirror while I work out helps me focus more on my muscles as they work, plus it's so motivating to see how far I've come from the day I started seriously working out. When I go out for a run or walk, I just wear shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt. I don't feel like I can justify blowing a bunch of money on stuff I'm just going to sweat in.

laurini 5 years 12 weeks

I spend the dough on my sneakers, my socks (yay no more blisters!) and my bras. Other than that, my cotton shorts and pants serve me well, and I have soooooo many tShirts from my college days that I have no other use for, so why not sweat in em?

Allytta 5 years 12 weeks

i have both sport tops and bottoms, but as I have put on weight i don't fit into my tops anymore, so i rock the cotton t-shirt now :)

Merlin713 5 years 12 weeks

I do half and half. I pair a good pair of pants with a regular old t-shirt or tank top. It works for me.

nancita 5 years 12 weeks

I wear both. Only recently did I realize that it's actually nicer to work out in the right clothes sometimes! I feel like I deserve them. I don't spend a lot of money on them, but I will wear cute tops from Target now as opposed to just ratty tees.

cvandoorn 5 years 12 weeks

I work out every day so I don't mind spending money on work out clothes. I love Lululemon!! Their pants make your lower body look great - which gives me even more motivation to look good and stay in shape. Plus, buying new work out clothes makes me want to wear them more, which means more time spent at the gym!

pinkmermaid23 5 years 12 weeks

I needed to get new yoga pants because draw string ones just don't cut it for me. My booty is too big and waist too small so they just fall down in class. (so embarrassing!!!) I've found that Target and Old Navy have nicer work out clothes that aren't that expensive.

merymery 5 years 12 weeks

As a college student, I have no choice but to work out in plain ol' shorts and a t-shirt. Sometimes I mix it up with leggings haha

moss1080 5 years 12 weeks

I love the look of the fancy gear, but hate the price. I do, however, invest in a good sports bra.

SmallTownFab 5 years 12 weeks

I always thought the prices were too high, but I was going through workout clothes like crazy. I workout every day and found that my pants were wearing out and stretching. So I finally invested in Lululemon from head to toe. Honestly the best money I ever spent. It really does make a huge difference. And and corny as it sounds, I even feel a little more motivated when I put on the outfit and stand in front of the mirror. I have had my clothes for over a year now and they still look brand new. Now, if Lulu is seriously out of your price range, my friend just found an incredible store out of Vancouver, BC, called One Tooth: www.onetoothcanada.com They told her that they use the same fabric supplier as Lulu, but their prices are 1/3 the cost. She bought me a hoodie, long sweater and a pair of biking/yoga shorts for $90 (CDN) that's the price of one pair of Lulu pants, or one Lulu hoodie!!! And honestly the quality is the same! They don't have an online store yet, but hopefully with enough influence and interest they will hurry up!

SmallTownFab 5 years 12 weeks

I always thought the prices were too high, but I was going through workout clothes like crazy. I workout every day and found that my pants were wearing out and stretching. So I finally invested in Lululemon from head to toe. Honestly the best money I ever spent. It really does make a huge difference. And and corny as it sounds, I even feel a little more motivated when I put on the outfit and stand in front of the mirror. I have had my clothes for over a year now and they still look brand new. Now, if Lulu is seriously out of your price range, my friend just found an incredible store out of Vancouver, BC, called One Tooth:www.onetoothcanada.com They told her that they use the same fabric supplier as Lulu, but their prices are 1/3 the cost. She bought me a hoodie, long sweater and a pair of biking/yoga shorts for $90 (CDN) that's the price of one pair of Lulu pants, or one Lulu hoodie!!! And honestly the quality is the same! They don't have an online store yet, but hopefully with enough influence and interest they will hurry up!

millarci 5 years 12 weeks

The only thing that is expensive is my sport bra and my sweat band. Everything else is cheap and comfortable.

ElissaM 5 years 12 weeks

I mix it up between good gear and just whatever kinda tank tops. Gotta have a good sports bra!

maddie522 5 years 12 weeks

i'm all about mixing it up. good pants with a beater or tshirt. when it gets too hot out, i wear cotton shorts since they do the job. but always always always wear wicking sock so i don't get blisters. i just don't see myself spending too much on wicking tshirts since i work out 6 days a week and can't keep up with washing them every 3 days!

latent 5 years 12 weeks

A mixture, for me. I'm pretty picky that my tank tops be wicking because climbing leaves me drenched, and pants have to be stretchy and soft because of how I contort myself on the wall, plus some fabrics are itchy to me.For y'all who say you want wicking fabrics and good stuff but the prices are crazy, look at Ross, Marshall's, or TJ Maxx.

latent 5 years 12 weeks

A mixture, for me. I'm pretty picky that my tank tops be wicking because climbing leaves me drenched, and pants have to be stretchy and soft because of how I contort myself on the wall, plus some fabrics are itchy to me. For y'all who say you want wicking fabrics and good stuff but the prices are crazy, look at Ross, Marshall's, or TJ Maxx.

smellen 5 years 12 weeks

definitely wear wicking shirts/tanks almost all of the time. not so much on the bottoms, mostly target stuff & bargains at TJs/Marshalls.however, i am desperately in need of some new kicks. as soon as the weather is a bit nicer, i am going to put those at the top of the list.

smellen 5 years 12 weeks

definitely wear wicking shirts/tanks almost all of the time. not so much on the bottoms, mostly target stuff & bargains at TJs/Marshalls. however, i am desperately in need of some new kicks. as soon as the weather is a bit nicer, i am going to put those at the top of the list.

Lovely_1 5 years 12 weeks

I invest in good pants...but I usually use old wife beaters or T-Shirts just cuz they wear out so much from washing and stuff.

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