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Larger lady gym wear

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Blushingm · 28/02/2026 14:38

I’m a size 20 and went to the gym for the first time in a long time.

There were lots of young fit women there and I felt completely out of place - what do larger women wear and where do you buy it?

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FairyBatman · 28/02/2026 15:18

I am a bit smaller now but at 24/22/20 I wore Lucy locket loves leggings, elomi energise or shock absorber ultimate run bra, and a t-shirt which would be a mix of Lucy locket loves, Tesco active, under armour or a band t-shirt. I wear a hoody to and from the gym.

twilightcafe · 28/02/2026 15:14

ASOS

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Blushingm · 28/02/2026 15:13

Deanefan · 28/02/2026 14:59

I am currently a very apple shaped 18/20. My sports bra is bravissimo, my leggings and t shirts are M&S or Next. No crop tops and tiny shorts for me! But TBH my gym has a real mix of people from pensioners to uni students and people wear all sorts of stuff.

Your gym sounds great!

Mine is not very welcoming but I don’t have much choice

What sort of t shirts if you right mind me asking

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Deanefan · 28/02/2026 14:59

I am currently a very apple shaped 18/20. My sports bra is bravissimo, my leggings and t shirts are M&S or Next. No crop tops and tiny shorts for me! But TBH my gym has a real mix of people from pensioners to uni students and people wear all sorts of stuff.

MakeMineAMilkyTea · 28/02/2026 14:57

Oh next do fabulous sports bras. I’ve tried all kinds but always go back to this.

Next - Black B-G Active Sports High Impact Dry Tech Non Pad Bra
https://www.next.co.uk/style/ST203708/181555

MakeMineAMilkyTea · 28/02/2026 14:55

I wear whatever I feel comfy in! Today I’m in adanola xxl leggings and an xxl tshirt. That does tend to be what I wear. Other times I wear joggers and a tshirt and hoodie if I’m feeling cold. I’ve also got some alo bits but their leggings don’t go to my size but their joggers do and they are so soft and comfy.

notacooldad · 28/02/2026 14:54

Amazon.

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 28/02/2026 14:52

I wear a pair of Lands’ End Starfish slim leg trousers and a loose t-shirt (usually a men’s t-shirt as they are a bit longer with good length sleeves). My bra is an Anita front-fastening one.

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