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July 12, 2007

"It's very important to have the right clothing to exercise in. If you throw on an old T-shirt or sweats, it's not inspiring for your workout."

-- Cheryl Tiegs

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Words That Move You Cheryl Tiegs

17 Comments

CT23 5 years 44 weeks

I never care what I wear to the gym - in fact, I try to cover up as much as possible without getting too hot - that way I can think about the moves and not how I look.

CT23 5 years 44 weeks

I never care what I wear to the gym - in fact, I try to cover up as much as possible without getting too hot - that way I can think about the moves and not how I look.

tabloidprincess 5 years 45 weeks

Then what are you supposed to wear? Lingerie?

sheil2009 5 years 45 weeks

And I'd take exercise advice from a supermodel because they are such experts...? Exercise is not about fashion or looking good, its about health. I don't think she knows what she is talking about. I don't need an inspired workout, the grass and trees are inspiring enough for me! And besides, supermodels only exercise to go along with their not eating, to speed up weight loss; they hardly work out to be "inspired." Love the blog, btw! Keep up the good work!

sheil2009 5 years 45 weeks

And I'd take exercise advice from a supermodel because they are such experts...?Exercise is not about fashion or looking good, its about health. I don't think she knows what she is talking about. I don't need an inspired workout, the grass and trees are inspiring enough for me! And besides, supermodels only exercise to go along with their not eating, to speed up weight loss; they hardly work out to be "inspired."Love the blog, btw! Keep up the good work!

Swangeese 5 years 45 weeks

I workout in old clothes and it certainly doesn't affect my workouts. Being able to run that extra minute or setting a new milestone is far more inspiring than looking cute while I sweat.

bunnypants 5 years 45 weeks

I like to look decent, but I am not overly concerned with "looking good".

mwmsjuly19 5 years 45 weeks

I wear stuff that wicks away sweat, dries quickly and doesn't hinder movement. Looking sharp helps me feel good about the workout, but I have to feel comfortable first - no matter what.

Chaoticfury 5 years 45 weeks

I really don't put too much criticism into how I look casually, so as long as it doesn't fall off my rear, hinder my movements, and I don't mind getting sweaty in, I can wear it to the gym.

Anais18 5 years 45 weeks

I agree that when I wear nicer workout clothes, I also feel more motivated. and RachelBojangles, I practice Pilates in my undies too, it's much more comfortable and I can see how my muscles react.

ditorres 5 years 45 weeks

i don't place that much value in wearing "cute" outfits to work out

spacebear 5 years 45 weeks

One time I changed at work into my work out clothes - a t-shirt and black work out pants - and my co-worker said, "you're gonna go to the gym like that?!"...i don't get it. I go to the gym to exercise not look good. I'll hopefully look good after working my butt off!

pinkflats 5 years 45 weeks

hahaha sevendayrain. i agree. me too. don't want to have people staring at me now.

sevendayrain 5 years 45 weeks

This is true but sometimes I like to hide my rolls..lol

SweetPeasMom 5 years 45 weeks

My husband was telling me that he had read an article that says you should always dress well for the gym. Apparently, when you look in the mirror at the gym or just afterwards, you are judging if it's working for you, so by dressing better, you have a more positive impression of yourself aduring your workout. I know I feel better when I don't look like a schlub.

SweetPeasMom 5 years 45 weeks