What to wear for gym

I wear gym shark leggings and a sports bra as do 90% of the women in my gym regardless of age or size.

I wear knickers too!

M&S leggings and a slim fit Primark cotton T shirt - I row a lot, and a fitted T shirt wicks the sweat so it doesn’t drip down my back.

I’m glad I’m not a lone wolf knicker wearer, I could never go commando. My friend fell on the treadmill and her leggings fell down, she was embarrassed enough in pants!
Although I’m a bit more grossed out by the people who don’t wipe the seats down when they’re done now.

I do.

Knickers all the way here too!

Having just RTFT, I’d just like to add that I always wear knickers under my leggings!

this literally happened to an instructor friend of mine during bodypump squat track. Team underwear.

Sweaty Betty leggings in the sale or using blue light card discount, paired with ancient Tesco T-shirts I wore before I lost weight. No one is looking at what anyone else is wearing, as others have said. Enjoy the gym! I never thought I would but I found the right gym for me and I love it now.

I do! Would hate it if my leggings were to split

No, I don't.

People don’t wear underwear under leggings?!

Sweaty Betty power leggings are my favorite. Always buy in the sale though (or sign up and put your birthday for the following month and they will send you a 50% off voucher on that date). I have had some pairs for years now and no sign of wear.

I like pairing with a flowy type t-shirt from Nike/under armor etc. I like Nike sports bras the best as the pad is just one long pad rather than little ones that get lost in the wash.

You can wear what you’re comfortable in. Most of the younger women wear short shorts and bra tops. I wear long leggings and a tank.
Brand wise I have everything from sweaty betty to gymshark, aybl, pursue, ryderwear, oner, adanola etc.
People rave about sweaty betty and their leggings are nice. But no nicer than a pair of £20 gymshark ones I got in the sale. You don’t have to spend loads to get ‘sweat wicking’ clothing and FYI sweaty betty still show up the sweat patches

Yes, M&S are great and sell branded gym clothes too so that you can compare them. You do need to go to a big branch though as some don't have much. I ended up looking in the stores and then buying online as they didn't have the sizes.

I love CRZ yoga, great value for money, especially when bought from their own website. And they do more 'standard' leggings and shorts - the bum lifting scrunch types most brands seem to be doing nowadays are not my personal preference.

Goodmove from M & S is really reliable. I've got a studio bike at home and wear 7/8 leggings with an Adidas t shirt that wicks moisture away. I have got a few pairs of Sweaty Betty leggings too and they are a good investment as they don't roll down/move up but I only ever buy in sales.

I’ve a mixture of Sweety Betty and Lululemon shorts and vest tops. They have lasted years

I’m another massive fan of either Sweaty Betty or Lululemon leggings, also always bought on sale. Yes they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. They are don’t ride up or down but stay in place. They are sweat wicking so you don’t get soggy or ugly sweat patches. They have sensibly placed pockets so you can have your phone on your thigh and your keys in your back waistband. They are generally seamless or have seams in sensible places so they don’t chafe even on a really long run. They are really good quality and last forever which is what important because you have to wash them after every wear (you don’t wear underpants with them). I’ve had pairs I’ve had for over five years and would have work at least once a week on average over that time that are still going strong, even though they go through the washing machine and drier after every wear. And, finally, they are sculpting and flattering, which if you need a bit of a boost to your self esteem while you work out is very helpful!

There is a world of difference between “active wear” style fast fashion and proper workout clothes.

Get yourself down to Decathlon and try things on. Lots of things are acceptable, find what suits you.

Try the M&S Goodmove range for cheaper gymwear that's still good quality.

My daughter has bought two gym tops from Lidl and they're cute. She's bought some really nice leggings and gym tops in Primark. All the supermarkets sell gym lines. Nobody is looking at you when you're in the gym, everyone is on their phone and tracking their time etc, you'll be fine.

Do you mean a good figure is skinny? I see women of all shapes and sizes wearing skin tight leggings and a crop top bra, but I couldn't tell you what brand they are. I'm more impressed by someone lifting heavy with good form than a clothing label.

Most people will wear what they feel comfortable in and be concentrating on their session. They won't really care what you are wearing or if they catch a glimpse of bare stomach under a loose top, and if they do, so what?

I like the sweaty Betty stuff as it wicks moisture so I don't get clingy clothes. Wear yoga pants with vest top and sports bra on winter and swap the yoga pants for shorts in the summer. Most people wear a t shirt and 3/4 cropped leggings at our gym.

Wear what your comfy in!

I have some bits from Tesco which are great and depending what I’m doing handy as it doesn’t matter if they get damaged. I also have some bits from abyl which I love.

Sainsbury's always have a good range - and better priced than M&S.

You do not need to buy brands!