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Since when did this become a thing?

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Curiouscat101 · 20/07/2023 22:47

I’ve recently joined a local gym having spent a lot of my adult life trying to avoid the place. Don’t have much social media so didn’t realise the new “trend” is to wear scrunch bum shorts and sports bras

Honestly so many females wearing this in my gym. I felt like the odd one out wearing a black tshirt and some old black leggings.

Ive always done running so in okay shape but I felt out of place in what I was wearing having just started. Maybe I just need to pay less attention to others 😂

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allthewaytobeanotown · 20/07/2023 22:49

People wear all sorts at my gym so I don't really recognise what you're describing.

I used to be an avid runner and was in a running club and no runner ever looked 'in shape', though. Either scrawny or normal. Running doesn't change anyone's shape IME.

Maybe the gym folk you are seeing are proud of their bodies and want to show them off. That's ok.

TomatoSandwiches · 20/07/2023 22:51

I don't pay much attention to others at the gym, I'm there for me no-one else.

jellybe · 20/07/2023 22:52

Same at my gym but not what I wear. I'm not there for the insta photos so couldn't care less how I look as I sweat my way through my weight training. I could wear that look and I would look fine in it but it's not me so I wear what I'm comfortable in as should you.

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CC4712 · 20/07/2023 22:53

What are 'scrunch bum shorts'?

NotBotheredAnymore · 20/07/2023 22:55

CC4712 · 20/07/2023 22:53

What are 'scrunch bum shorts'?

I want to know too but also don't want to google either... 😳

PimpMyFridge · 20/07/2023 22:57

I saw some scrunch bum shorts the other day going into Aldi ahead of me (though didn't know that's what it was at the time).
They looked so, weird. Made me want to hoik then out of the crack just looking at them. Kind of shriveled and clasped all at the same time.

Whatwouldscullydo · 20/07/2023 22:59

I see more young women working out in goodies tbh..I'm the one stood sweating in a sports bra ( sorry but the top comes off for the treadmill I get to hot sorry ) . Seriously I get im fat forty and unfit but I dont need it rubbed in by some youngsters not even breaking a sweat in a hoodie 🤣🤣

On a serious note wear what you like im.not paying attention we are there to exercise.. except grey joggers. Please men just dont ( joke...kind of..)

Skeldale · 20/07/2023 23:01

You mean these? Yeah all the range with the younger girls at my gym too.

Followwill · 20/07/2023 23:02

I definitely agree with what you're saying but I do think it depends on the gym TBH. Places like Puregym, Gym group etc that are the cheap, no contract and 24 hour chains are most likely to attract this type. Whereas at the local down trodden leisure, everyone is a lot more relaxed.

Groutyonehereagain · 20/07/2023 23:04

At the car park for our local park, a young woman was bending forward into her car, seeing to her baby. She had flesh coloured scrunch bum leggings on. I was completely sure she was naked from the waist down 😱. Itbwasn’t until I was almost breathing on her that I realised what she was wearing. I’ll put it out there now and say, it was not a good look.

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Curiouscat101 · 20/07/2023 23:06

Like these

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WhatADrabCarpet · 20/07/2023 23:08

Scrunch bum legging/shorts sexualise women.
Why on Earth do they wear them?
Women complain that they don't want to be sexualised.

And most women that wear them have seriously wibbly bums anyway.

Radiodread · 20/07/2023 23:14

They are hideous! Yuck. I’m not for modesty but these look like you’re hiding a Cornish pasty in your arse crack.

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Curiouscat101 · 20/07/2023 23:14

I think I’m maybe just more surprised at the figure hugging & lack of clothing compared to when I was last in the gym years ago.

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PickYourPrince · 20/07/2023 23:15

Oh is that what they’re called? They look so uncomfortable, like a constant wedgie. Thank goodness I never go to the gym!

Howtohideasausage · 20/07/2023 23:18

I’ve noticed this in my yoga class. Everyone under 30 is wearing tight, tight little shorts and a crop top regardless of size. I’m in my leggings and baggy t-shirt like a nana.

cocksstrideintheevening · 20/07/2023 23:19

Curiouscat101 · 20/07/2023 23:14

I think I’m maybe just more surprised at the figure hugging & lack of clothing compared to when I was last in the gym years ago.

No worse than mr motivator or rosemary connely. Wear what you want no one else gives a
Shit.

Ohwhatadag · 20/07/2023 23:23

I haven't noticed these at my gym, but I am sure they will come - just like the brazillian bikini bottoms.

I just do not want to see the other womens' arses.

tregunamekoidestrecorumsatisdee · 20/07/2023 23:24

Every other women I've seen at my gym so far (only joined 2 weeks ago) wears some version of these with a sports bra.
I really feel like the odd one out in black leggings and T-shirt

FFSwhatisthis · 20/07/2023 23:26

It would be one way for me to get the gym to myself!! 🤪

YouDontBringMeFlowers · 20/07/2023 23:27

Oh, best laugh this week looking at those photos.
How do you keep a straight face at the gym?
I work in a store next door to a gym and we have some sights for sore sore eyes, no matter what the weather they prance around half naked, super serious expression, buying up all the over priced protein bars.

Mumtothreegirlies · 20/07/2023 23:29

Because young people these days are instagram twats not there for fitness but there to pose.

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Curiouscat101 · 20/07/2023 23:29

@YouDontBringMeFlowers that made me laugh 😂

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TyneTeas · 20/07/2023 23:33

I now feel very old : {

I seem to have progressed in a matter of years from

Fashions come and go wear what you like...

via

Well I wouldn't wear it but on you go...

to

Oh No!

Peachy2005 · 20/07/2023 23:37

OMG those shorts are so ugly !!

I’m the only person in any gym class that wears old school straight leg (maybe even boot cut) tracksuit bottoms as opposed to those long running tights/leggings, which I hate. Usually paired with a baggy t-shirt.

Just wear what’s comfortable!