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Where do those of you that exercise frequently buy your gear?

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sweetheart · 05/11/2014 15:46

I exercise nearly every day - sometimes twice. In the course of a week I can get through probably 8 sets of exercise clothes. I like to make sure if I'm doing a workout I work up a nice sweat but this does mean that my clothes don't last long. Despite always washing them the same day they often still come out smelling and I currently need to replace nearly all of my stuff.

Where do you get yours? I replace fairly often so look for cheapest breathable stuff possible. I've tried buying more expensive stuff hoping it will last longer but it just doesn't.

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sweetheart · 06/11/2014 09:18

Thanks all, maybe the answer is to start exercising alone lol

I currently do a lot of classes, PT session and the worst one is netball matches - getting up close and personal with people when you know you stink, especially with your arms aloft under the netball post lol

I've used Decathalon before but I don't find there stuff last very well. I've looked at the h&m stuff before but never brought it so I'll give that a try I think.

Never heard of Zoflora before, where can I buy that? Will it be ok with everyday washing? I tend to do 1 load of washing a day which will include the days stinking gear mixed in with all the usual stuff.

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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 06/11/2014 07:32

I buy from wiggle.

I don't tend to replace stuff that often though. I run alone so I don't care that much if my stuff gets a bit wiffy after a whileBlush

Mitchy1nge · 06/11/2014 06:51

I can't buy stuff from wiggle (or sports direct), anywhere that sells stuff for men and 'ladies' ugh

irrational but true!

Suzannewithaplan · 05/11/2014 23:54

I use wiggle a fair bit, quite a lot of nike stuff, occasional sweaty betty but I find it overpriced, I search about all over the place when I'm in a browsing mood, book mark stuff I like the look of then umm and ahh before maybe buying something.

Like most people I have enough clothes for 2 or 3 lifetimes and I try to reisist buying more and more 'stuff'

I do like vibrams for running and some strength training sessions though and I'm a bit concerned they may stop making them so perhaps I should hoardConfused

gadgets are harder to resist, I mean you need a small family of garmins really, don't you?
and there's bound to be a more sophisticated heart rate monitor out soon...one that works out heart rate variability (whatever the fuck that is Confused) and tells you exactly how stressed you are

26Point2Miles · 05/11/2014 22:41

There's a sports wash I see recommended a lot

Mitchy1nge · 05/11/2014 21:56

got some lovely colourful things from H&M for hot yoga

Mitchy1nge · 05/11/2014 21:56

technical fabrics smell horrible to me even if you don't sweat much they always acquire permastench

I only replace stuff if I lose it or see something in a nicer colour scheme, and then I mooch about the internet seeing who is selling what I want for the least £££ seem to buy mostly saucony or nike clothes, the nike printed running tights or capris are my favourites, especially the striped ones

on top I use merino base layers and a jacket on top because can't feel much difference between outside and icy air conditioned gym

MrsGolightly · 05/11/2014 21:50

H&M

Pipbin · 05/11/2014 21:49

www.decathlon.co.uk.

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Tanaqui · 05/11/2014 21:45

Sports direct or tk maxx!

But try a bit of Zoflora (disinfectant) in where the fab cond should go, seems to keep stuff much better smelling!

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