workout wear

Last week I wore a shirt to the gym that shrank a little bit, at least I hope that's why it was a bit tight on my middle. Needless to say, I could easily see if my abs were engaged or not. The tight shirt kept me on my toes, and I think I might use my fashion choices to keep me honest in the gym. How about you? Do you tend to wear fitted or loose clothes when working out?

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Workout Clothes: Fitted or Loose?

Fitted

Loose

Depends on the activity

At a recent event sponsored by a large sporting goods company, the director of marketing admitted she always tossed her workout gear into the dryer, technical fabrics included. Many of us gasped — it seemed sacrilege. The dryer breaks down the wicking fibers; it burns the spandex.

Most of the clothes I wear when getting my sweat on are made with engineered fabrics that "transfer moisture" or were designed to cling in just the right way. Pretty much, if the garment is not 100 percent cotton, I air dry it on a clothes line or drying rack set up in my bathtub. My husband thinks I am a little crazy, but I truly believe keeping my fave fitness clothes out of the high drier heat extends their life and helps them keep their shape. While I know I am not alone in my obsession with line drying, some fitness fanatics go for the drier due to ease, lack of space, or serious humidity. What about you?

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Do You Air Dry Your Workout Clothes?

I air dry all my workout clothes.

I only air dry occasionally.

I never air dry my clothes.

My method is more complicated, so I'll explain below.

When it comes to working out, some of us prefer loose clothes while others opt for formfitting workout wear, but the remaining question would be what do you wear to the gym under your workout wear? The great underwear and workout debate has filled many a locker room with chatter, with both the pro and con factions arguing comfort is the reason they go commando or not. I am sure that this debate formed the invention of those fancy wicking panties designed to keep your nether regions cool and dry while rocking your heart rate into your target zone.

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Do You Always Wear Undies When You Work Out?

I always wear underwear when working out.

I never wear undies when I work out.

My panty preference is based on the type of activity I will be doing.

I don't work out the great pantie debate is a non-issue for me.

Last week I wore a shirt to the gym that shrank a little bit, at least I hope that is why it was a bit tight on my middle. Needless to say, I could easily see if my abs were engaged or not. The tight shirt kept me on my toes, and I think I might use my fashion choices to keep me honest in the gym. How about you do you tend to wear fitted or loose clothes when working out? Or maybe you follow Kourtney Kardashian's lead and sometimes exercise in the nude?

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Workout Wear: Loose or Fitted?

I wear fitted workout wear.

I tend to go with baggy and loose.

It depends on the activity.