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What do you wear to the gym that doesn't cost a fortune?

31 replies

PatTheHammer · 03/04/2011 20:19

Have heard you give good advice on here so just a small request from someone neither stylish nor beauteous but in need of help.

I started going to 5/6 exercise classes a week in february and I am really needing to buy some new stuff to wear. I have only one decent pair of joggers (next I think) but they are quite hot and get sweaty and uncomfortable after about 20 mins. I have some normal leggings (not the sporty ones) that I wear with some tops I used to wear about 3 or 4 years ago when I used to work out quite regularly but they seem hideously old-fashioned compared to everyones elses gear.
I've searched online and it all seems hideously expensive for addidas/Nike stuff and even own brand sportswear is pretty pricey in some shops. I thought that the supermarkets might have their own cheapy versons of exercise wear but they do not, only Cheapy T-shirts and joggers that would stretch, not wash well and certainly not hold my norks in when doing Boot CampGrin
Anyone found any reasonably priced, fairly decent sportswear? And what sort of styles are best? Or do I really have to suck it up and invest in a few quality pieces?
I am a size 12, but would definitely not have the midriff for anything cropped!

OP posts:
ivykaty44 · 04/04/2011 12:24

i like decathlon

ivykaty44 · 04/04/2011 12:25

tops and bottoms for classes

Clure · 04/04/2011 19:21

yes, decathlon have very reasonable quality gear and fab prices. I also wear a m&s running bra, cost around £18 but have run umpteen half marathons and its still going well!

Meglet · 04/04/2011 19:24

TX Maxx.

CrispyTheCrisp · 05/04/2011 17:17

Higgle Thanks for your tip re the Nike outlet store - i never knew that was there! Bought some really comfy trainers today, down from £55 to £38 Smile

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