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Womens workout clothing is crap

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CarrotyO · 23/04/2018 13:35

I'm aware this isn't the most pressing issue irt women's rights but I find it very frustrating that so many retailers do so many styles of gym clothing but they are all stupid tiny shorts / skirts or leggings. I can't think of anything worse to wear when getting hot and sweaty than leggings. Why are men able to get normal practical breezy shorts but our choice is largely between looking half naked or garments which hug and highlight every curve, it's f stupid.

I wouldn't mind if I could access a women only gym but I can't, all the gyms are mixed sex and I don't want to wear tiny shorts around men I don't know, I feel self-conscious enough as it is around them. So sick of this stupid culture where women are pressured into dressing "sexy" at every opportunity, I don't feel sexy at a gym in tiny shorts I feel on-show and vulnerable. I'm going to the gym to prevent an early death from heart disease and to try and improve my mood, not to look attractive to random gym men. I am grumpy.

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Iamtheresurrection · 23/04/2018 13:47

I’ve seen loads of loose fitting shorts in proper sports shops.

As an aside, the leggings are designed so you don’t get sweaty in them. (Assuming you are talking about sports brands rather than fashion shops)

Eolian · 23/04/2018 13:47

Just looked on Sports Direct women's. They have longish lycra shorts plus quite a few of this kind of non-skimpy shorts.
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MarshaBradyo · 23/04/2018 13:46

It’s easy to find shorts and loose a tank top
I wear that to run or at the gym

If I need more cover I wear shorts over leggings it all works fine and I’m really comfortable

HerFemaleness · 23/04/2018 13:44

Buy men's shorts then.

Eolian · 23/04/2018 13:42

I wear (plain black or grey) running tights/leggings for running or the gym and normal, non-skimpy t-shirt-style tops. None of them are remotely sexy-looking. Lots of men wear lycra running tights to run in too. I'd be the first to angrily agree with you if I'd evee had trouble finding non-skimpy, non-sexy sports gear, but I genuinely haven't!

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