Get Your Butt in Gear: Wicking Undies


Updated 03/08/08 5:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: Wicking Undies

When you work out, you get sweaty. Everywhere. Sweaty panties are just oh so uncomfortable. Also, dealing with cotton undies that bunch and ride all up in your business can be a pain too. So I found some high performance panties from Patagonia. These hipsters, although $20 apiece, are totally worth the dough. You wouldn't wear a sports bra made of cotton so why would you wear cotton undies? These Read more

Weigh In: What Kind of Undies Do You Wear to Work Out?


Updated 02/18/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Underwear For Workouts 2011-02-18 03:05:57

The choice of loose versus formfitting workout clothes is a matter of personal style and preference, but even more personal is the question of what to wear under your workout wear. Sixty percent of polled FitSugar readers say they always wear underwear when exercising, but 21 percent say nothing gets between them and their workout bottoms. Of course, high tech fabrics, wicking panties (specially Read more

Prep For Your Workout the Night Before


Updated 08/26/11 11:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

How to Prep For a Morning Workout

Morning workouts are perfect for people who prefer getting it over with before work. But if you're like me, you end up wasting time running around your house searching for things, when you should be out running! These time-saving tips will take minutes to do the night before, but they'll save you time in the morning, making that a.m. workout more likely to happen. Hand wash your sports bra in Read more

Do You Always Wear Undies When You Work Out?


Updated 02/17/11 4:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 33 comments

Do You Always Wear Undies When You Work Out?

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 Read more

Underwear and Exercise: Health Risks If You Wear or Go Bare


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Health Risks Concerning Underwear and Exercise

While halfway through my morning workout I said to my running buddy, "Dang, I shouldn't have worn this underwear!" She was surprised I was wearing any at all. That got me thinking — is it healthier to wear panties while exercising, or is going commando better for your lady business? If you do wear undies, are certain materials or styles healthier? The combination of heat, sweat, and friction in Read more