Plus size gym wear

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What is decent & comfy & preferably budget friendly?

Back to gym for an induction tomorrow after years of v little exercise & I've not much to wear so will have to get a few bits. I don't wear pink! 😬

I get tops from curvissa

M&S

Sainsbury’s gym stuff is good.

There is a definite gap in the market, so many ranges only go up to 14/16. Because big girls don’t exercise, obvs. Does my head in.

Thank you-will go and have a look at these!

What size are you?

Decathlon does some larger sizes. M&S also has some good workout clothes.

Second/third M&S - but do note they are a generous cut so you may need to go down a size! Sainsbury's seems to be selling more£ branded Russell Athletic stuff now, not so much of their cheaper own label stuff (although i did get a pair of longs in the sale recently, in advance of cooler weather)

I am also getting a lot of stuff off ebay. I recently spent about a tenner and got 2 pairs of wicking leggings and a technical top which was all either brand new or immaculate.

I'm size 22 right now. Off to local outlet &/will check m&s. Sainsbury's had nothing good. I'm more comfortable in trouser/slight bootleg cut bottoms as leggings look awful.

Have only worn fitflops all summer & just had induction & old trainers are a bit pinchy so may have to look at some trainers.

Thanks for the tips, will check eBay too

I know it sounds like a cliche, but honestly, nobody gives a fuck what you look like at the gym. I started my gym absolutely paranoid at how fat my knees were and wore track pants for that reason. After slowly realising nobody minded my knee fat apart from me, I switched to much more suitable leggings which don't flap about and get in my way or flop up when I am doing legs in the air stuff.

I have yet to listen to my own advice when it comes to clingy tops though

I got some great stuff from Yours Clothing. I'm bigger than you, but have been doing yoga and their leggings are so much more comfortable.

Primark have some good exercise wear in at the moment.

Can't help from experience, sorry, but saw this today from the guy who founded Parkrun and I think he's got a point about making fitness clothing that's accessible to all no matter what shape they are:

contra-movement.com/

Might be worth keeping an eye out for more info as they get going!

Thanks-I know nobody at the gym will care but I'll need to wear it for school drop offs or maybe occasional pick up which would be worse & i'd feel weird.

Today the whole time I was in gym wear I had that 'active wear' song/vid going through my head!

Bought some emergency stuff in Asda & m&s today so will be raring to go tomorrow. Couldn't get to working out what sort of trainers to buy so some more research on that this eve!

Asos curve

I get trainers from sports direct. I just try on and see what's comfiest. I use Adidas ones at the moment for classes. Curvissa doors some brands in bigger sizes e.g. I like the kangaroos ones and Adidas ones and wear 22/24 I think (big boobs!). I like Matalan cropped leggings but only need them in an 18.

Forgot about sports direct, will check there tomorrow 😃

Don't forget sports direct have that no returns policy and exchanges are enough of a faff!

You get an exchange or credit note. I've never had a problem exchanging at ours and there's nowhere else to try on shoes where I am

I hate trying to find workout clothes. I got some from asos curve but they were pretty expensive. Puma leggings and a top.

ASOS. And ive seen Callie Thorpe (plus size fashion chick on Instagram) reps for Nike I think...? Def a sports brand. If you find her I expect it links to stockists. Prob not budget though!! H&M do great workout stuff too xx

Sturdy by design have some great funky leggings that go up to a 24/26 I think. They also have tops.

The fat girls guide to running have an online shop that sells some stuff.

I've seen some stuff in simplybe and laredoute but not recently.

mikeTV thanks for recommending sturdy by design, I’d never heard of them. Just placed an order, hope the stuff is as good as it looks!

My 2 vests from sturdy by design have arrived and I’m very pleased with Them!

Sturdy by Design for leggings/capris/shorts
Don't go seethrough, nice large waistband, actually stay up, and awesome prints

Glad to hear it curls - their stuff is great!

I was going to recommend Sturdy by Design too, I've got 2 pairs of capris and a pair of their shorts.

For tops, I buy plain black crew neck t-shirts from Primark. They aren't technical fabric but I like the longer length fit and they go up to Size 20.