Gym wear for larger woman

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AlexaShutUp · 25/07/2021 17:06

I have just joined a gym for the first time in many years, my induction will be on Thursday. I have now realised that I don't have anything to wear. Please help!

I'm very large (size 18) and very self conscious. Joining the gym is a big deal for me and I want to feel as comfortable as I can. What can I wear that won't make me feel really fat, even more self conscious or out of place?

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JohnNutLips · 25/07/2021 19:16

Matalan, Tesco and Sainsbury’s all have a good range for a reasonable price.
Lucy Locket Loves do great active wear leggings that don’t budge/go see through.

CrouchEndTiger12 · 25/07/2021 19:37

@thecognoscenti

PS agree about Marks being good. Sweaty Betty is lovely and it's good quality but it's very expensive!

You get what you pay for with sweaty betty though

When I wore cheaper kit, the leggings had wet patches making me look ad if I'd just wet myself after a work out.

Sweaty betty leggings stay dry.

honeybuns007 · 25/07/2021 20:15

Good for you 🙌🏼. I pretty much live at the gym and I can assure you, patrons are all shapes and sizes and everyone is really supportive of each other. If not, it's a crap gym.

CrouchEndTiger12 · 25/07/2021 20:18

@honeybuns007

Good for you 🙌🏼. I pretty much live at the gym and I can assure you, patrons are all shapes and sizes and everyone is really supportive of each other. If not, it's a crap gym.

Absolutely!

MayflowerMaisie · 28/07/2021 15:44

Another vote for Good Moves at M&S. I think their co-ordinated gym gear is the best range they’ve got at the moment.

PurpleDaisies · 28/07/2021 15:46

I was coming on to recommend m and s but I see others have beaten me to it. Lots of choice, great patterns and reasonably priced.

I haven’t had much luck with their sports bras though.

dementedpixie · 28/07/2021 15:48

Boobydoo for sports bras. I like panache ultimate underwire for my 36GGs.
Curvissa does plus size branded sports wear

Nerfelite · 28/07/2021 15:49

@honeybuns007

Good for you 🙌🏼. I pretty much live at the gym and I can assure you, patrons are all shapes and sizes and everyone is really supportive of each other. If not, it's a crap gym.

This.

I ended up leaving one gym because I couldn't be doing with all the posing.

BarbaraPapa · 28/07/2021 16:01

Panache Sports bras are great for bigger cup sizes - I'm a 34F and there is zero bounce.

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