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Will you help me find some gym clothes...?

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Welikebeingcosy · 11/12/2025 19:42

Just joined a new gym and going quite often and also dropping my child into kids club then stopping after together for a swim, then sitting at a table whilst she plays with other kids in a play area. Generally getting home quite late. I feel tatty in old leggings and a t shirt and can't figure out what to get. I probably want to arrive and leave in some decent quality leggings, tops and a hoody.

Then something for the working out part of it. Some indoor and some outdoor as may also play tennis. I know this is less complicated than I'm making it sound but I have fibromyalgia so I get brain fog.

The other thing is I will hopefully lose some weight and then will have to replace everything, so I'm thinking maybe just get a few workout bits off vinted for now? I home educated and single mum so don't have much time to look around the shops and can't seem to figure out where sells the nice leggings which you can wear with a t shirt and not have a camel toe. I've also lived abroad for a period so lost track of who sells the good stuff which isn't too pricey.

Anyway thanks for listening to my ted talk, would appreciate all help :D

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uggmum · 14/12/2025 05:56

I’ve just bought a lovely set from M&S. Their ‘good move’ range is really good. The exercise leggings were £30 and the quality is excellent.

Tedster08 · 13/12/2025 12:40

Another vote for Adanola. Really good quality and lovely colours. Just asked for coffee bean hoodie for Xmas!

AirborneElephant · 13/12/2025 12:36

If you’re playing tennis make sure you get the sweaty betty leggings with side pockets. They’re big enough to carry balls. Some styles don’t have them and that’s a pain. I like their winter power leggings at this time of year - they may be a little warm for indoors but are thicker (so no camel toe or bum crack) and soft and comfortable.

dizzyupthegirl86 · 13/12/2025 11:38

from your last post, OP - M&S do some nice ones in their elements range, I think they are thermal. They are quite thick without being constricting. Lovall also do winter leggings which have a brushed lining, they are lovely and warm. They also do fleece lined ones.

Jackiepumpkinhead · 12/12/2025 17:13

Redpeach · 12/12/2025 15:47

Just checked out abyl, the trouble is they go right up your arse

Only the scrunch bum ones, their normal
leggings are great.

Redpeach · 12/12/2025 15:47

Jackiepumpkinhead · 12/12/2025 15:39

I love Aybl and I know it may sound silly but I feel great when I’m wearing a nice gym outfit. They do excellent sales but I’ve recently bought some really good second hand sets from Vinted.

Just checked out abyl, the trouble is they go right up your arse

exhaustedbeinghappy · 12/12/2025 15:41

CRZ Yoga, a Lululemon dupe that I think is actually better. Amazon have a good range online

pforpig · 12/12/2025 15:40

GymShark

Jackiepumpkinhead · 12/12/2025 15:39

I love Aybl and I know it may sound silly but I feel great when I’m wearing a nice gym outfit. They do excellent sales but I’ve recently bought some really good second hand sets from Vinted.

Defiantly41 · 12/12/2025 13:54

M&S GoodMove own brand range is also very good, and reasonably priced for the quality

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 12/12/2025 13:52

There’s a lot of Sweaty Betty on Brand Alley at the moment.

Timebudda · 12/12/2025 13:39

T-shirt and leggings.

Britpopbaby · 12/12/2025 13:39

The gym gear will be hitting the charity shop rails very soon so I would pop into your local ones and see if you can find something. I’ve found Good Move by M&S as well as Lululemon.

Redpeach · 12/12/2025 13:30

Stay away from scrunch bum leggings

brunettemic · 12/12/2025 13:26

Vinted is a great place to start. If you have a decathlon pop in there too, you can obviously order online but their sizes can be a bit variable.

Welikebeingcosy · 12/12/2025 12:54

HorrorFan81 · 12/12/2025 08:52

Another vote for Sweaty Betty leggings from vinted and you absolutely don't need others for travelling in, they look great. If you do want more 'relaxing' leggings I like Lovall.

Lovall looks perfect thank you- the curvy range looks good for my bum!

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WhatATimeToBeAlive · 12/12/2025 12:50

Have a look at kitround.com - mostly preloved sports kit but also some new stuff at great prices! All premium sports brands too.

Welikebeingcosy · 12/12/2025 12:48

MsMartini · 12/12/2025 09:07

Well done on your new habit 😀. I buy nearly new or new SB on vinted too - I am short (5ft3) and the 7/8 ones do me fine as well. But always always with side pockets for a phone and a tissue (they have invented some new lines that don't have side pockets so be careful if that matters to you).

I wear them all day on gym days as pp have said, they look fine I think, but if it is cold I stick a pair of tracksuit bottoms over for park etc.

Thanks! It's not really a new habit, I've always been active. But unfortunately I'm a single mum and there hasn't been any gyms with a kids club near me until this month, so it's more just getting back into what is normal for me, which is a relief at last.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I've ordered a bundle of hoodies and some tracksuit bottoms in different sizes on vinted- some for now, and some for when I get back to my normal size. Still after some good leggings.

The leggings weren't workout ones I wanted- I want some to wear in the club lounge after exercising whilst my daughter plays, but I can't seem to find any which are warm enough which don't look like I'm wearing tights. I don't like the lycra ones, just would like some soft cotton ones. Never really got on with the primark ones as they seem to crinkle on my legs and fall down around the crotch. I have a bigger bum in proportion to my thighs, so I can't go a size smaller.

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Welikebeingcosy · 12/12/2025 12:40

Catza · 12/12/2025 08:09

I'm not sure there is a need for separate leggings for travel and exercise. Exercise leggings are very nice nowadays, I basically live in them unless I am socialising. I rather like gymshark.

It's not just travelling, it's hanging round in the clubhouse whilst my daughter plays and I don't want to sit in my sweat! 😅

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harriethoyle · 12/12/2025 09:09

I swear by Adanola leggings- don’t roll down or bag and wash very well. I’m a size 10 and take a small.

MsMartini · 12/12/2025 09:07

Well done on your new habit 😀. I buy nearly new or new SB on vinted too - I am short (5ft3) and the 7/8 ones do me fine as well. But always always with side pockets for a phone and a tissue (they have invented some new lines that don't have side pockets so be careful if that matters to you).

I wear them all day on gym days as pp have said, they look fine I think, but if it is cold I stick a pair of tracksuit bottoms over for park etc.

ChristmasIsAMindset · 12/12/2025 09:04

My primark leggings have done me 10 years now and are my go to. Soft, seamless, thin and cool but not see through.

Have a think about if you need a pocket.

And buy leggings without a front seam to avoid camel toe.

And go high waisted with a wide waistband for a flattering fit.

ViolaChomp · 12/12/2025 08:57

I got some Shein gym leggings and they're the best I've ever had. Size 20 and the size 20 is true to size

WinterStrls · 12/12/2025 08:55

Gym shark do good bra tops my dd trains 5d a week lots of the older teens wear it. She also like Abyl shorts but she’s a petite size 6-8.
Ive got some really nice shaped yoga trousers from Uniqlo I’m in my 50s they look good for casual wear but I wouldn’t train in them. They have flared legs nice comfy waist band.

HorrorFan81 · 12/12/2025 08:52

Another vote for Sweaty Betty leggings from vinted and you absolutely don't need others for travelling in, they look great. If you do want more 'relaxing' leggings I like Lovall.

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