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yh8181 · 2026-04-01T05:05:29+00:00

Trying to start the gym now what should I wear and what brands to go for?

livinginanightmare89 · 01/04/2026 13:46

I wear a black pair of tracksuit bottoms and a loose t-shirt.

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yh8181 · 01/04/2026 13:44

Cricketashes · 01/04/2026 12:19

I love gym clothes. I wear DFYNE and AYBL mostly. Leggings, shorts and sports bras.

I am guessing you have to have a good figure to wear dfyne ?

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MsRosewater · 01/04/2026 13:12

M&S have decent gym leggings and shorts etc. I’ve picked up a few things on Vinted too.

The most important thing is to feel comfortable and be able to move. Remember , no one else in the gym is bothered about what brand you go for or how you look

Cricketashes · 01/04/2026 12:19

I love gym clothes. I wear DFYNE and AYBL mostly. Leggings, shorts and sports bras.

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yh8181 · 01/04/2026 12:01

MagpiePi · 01/04/2026 10:42

Ancient 3/4 leggings or long lycra shorts and a loose t-shirt or vest. T-shirts are mostly old band t-shirts or cast offs from grown up DSs.

You will need a good supportive sports bra if you are going to be bouncing up and down during cardio.

I really wouldn't worry. I have seen people in jeans, chinos, pyjama bottoms, crocs, sliders, Timberland boots, and an old fashioned flat cap, to name a few of the weirder things.

Just worried about the riding up

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MagpiePi · 01/04/2026 10:42

Ancient 3/4 leggings or long lycra shorts and a loose t-shirt or vest. T-shirts are mostly old band t-shirts or cast offs from grown up DSs.

You will need a good supportive sports bra if you are going to be bouncing up and down during cardio.

I really wouldn't worry. I have seen people in jeans, chinos, pyjama bottoms, crocs, sliders, Timberland boots, and an old fashioned flat cap, to name a few of the weirder things.

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yh8181 · 01/04/2026 10:18

Whataninterestinglookingpotato · 01/04/2026 07:44

I usually wear either sweaty Betty leggings (brought at massive reduction the sale because I refuse to pay £90 for leggings!) or a pair of bike type shorts. I usually also wear a day glow running vest as my gym clothes and running clothes are mostly interchangeable and tasteful colours are not my thing 😂.

People wear all sorts though. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Just wear what you feel comfortable ale in.

£90 for leggings is crazy

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Whataninterestinglookingpotato · 01/04/2026 07:44

I usually wear either sweaty Betty leggings (brought at massive reduction the sale because I refuse to pay £90 for leggings!) or a pair of bike type shorts. I usually also wear a day glow running vest as my gym clothes and running clothes are mostly interchangeable and tasteful colours are not my thing 😂.

People wear all sorts though. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Just wear what you feel comfortable ale in.

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yh8181 · 01/04/2026 07:01

ManyATrueWord · 01/04/2026 06:58

I have no idea about shorts. CrossFit women wore ones with bands to stop them riding up.

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ok thank you. Don’t think I have the confidence to wear the shorts anyway

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ManyATrueWord · 01/04/2026 06:58

yh8181 · 01/04/2026 06:28

Are the shorts good?

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I have no idea about shorts. CrossFit women wore ones with bands to stop them riding up.

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yh8181 · 01/04/2026 06:28

ManyATrueWord · 01/04/2026 06:20

Depends entirely on your body type, size and budget. Most women wear exercise leggings which are thicker and less see through than normal leggings but allow you to move. You don't want flappy joggers. A t-shirt on top and trainers for.cardio.

Are the shorts good?

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ManyATrueWord · 01/04/2026 06:20

Depends entirely on your body type, size and budget. Most women wear exercise leggings which are thicker and less see through than normal leggings but allow you to move. You don't want flappy joggers. A t-shirt on top and trainers for.cardio.