How to Choose Gym Clothes

When going to the gym, it is very important to wear loose and flexible clothing. Everyone loves to dress well, but you should prioritize fit and safety. Wearing clothing that doesn’t fit can cause skin irritation, rashes, or more serious damage. In addition, clothes can shrink when exercising, so you should choose the right clothes.

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Choose clothes for women

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Wear a lightweight T-shirt or pullover. You should choose breathable materials such as cotton or ppyester. When you exercise, you will be hot and sweaty, so make sure the heat can escape. If possible, choose shirts that are especially absorbent. You should also consider wearing a sports bra for extra ventilation and charm. ^{[1] X Research Source}

If you have a large bust, wearing a sports bra will help you feel more comfortable when exercising. In addition, no matter how big or small your bust size is, it’s always better to wear a supportive shirt. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Choose pants. You should choose elastic waist pants with good stretch, such as: sports shorts, hem pants, sport pants or yoga pants, so that you can easily do all the leg movements while practice. The choice of pants also depends on what outfit effect you want: tight pants and shorts will help you stand out; Wider and longer pants will help hide your figure better. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Shorts seem to be the most comfortable option, but also the most revealing. If you are afraid to wear shorts, you can choose pants or yoga pants.
If you choose to wear shorts, check yourself in the mirror and take a good look from many angles. Note that other people will be able to look up the leg when you use certain exercise equipment, such as leg machines.

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Wear suitable training shoes. You need to wear shoes that are appropriate for each exercise. If you’re going to be doing cardio (exercise that increases your heart rate), you should wear shoes that protect your feet and legs. Note that most gyms don’t allow open-toed shoes.

If you plan to run on a treadmill, bring running shoes. If you plan to use an aerial treadmill or an exercise bike, the choice of shoes does not matter much, you can just wear whatever is comfortable.
If you plan to lift weights, you should choose shoes that help support your ankles and soles. Running shoes will always be a great choice.

Men’s clothing

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Wear shorts or cropped pants. You need to choose the right pants to be able to move freely. Consider how much or how little you will sweat during exercise and how hot it will be.

Do not wear shorts that exceed the knee length of more than 2.5 cm, especially baggy pants. The longer the pants, the more limited your movement will be. ^{[4] X Research Sources}
If you’re wearing shorts, be aware that other people can see through your pant leg when you’re using certain equipment like leg machines.

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Wear well-ventilated and stretchy clothing. A cotton t-shirt or three-hole would be a great choice, or you could also opt for a ppyester t-shirt that is breathable and wicks away perspiration. When choosing a shirt, you should prioritize sweat absorption and freedom of movement. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

You’ll show off your arms in a tank top, while a t-shirt is a more modest option. Consider whether you want to stand out or be humble. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

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Choose the right shoes. The choice of shoes will depend on the type of exercise. If doing cardio, choose shoes that protect your feet and legs.

Wear running shoes if you plan to use the treadmill. If using an air treadmill or exercise bike, it doesn’t matter what shoes you wear, just comfortable.
If you do weight training, you need to choose shoes that protect your ankles and feet. Running shoes will always be a great choice.

General principles

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Wear thin and airy socks. In general, you should choose cotton socks and remember not to choose socks that are too tight or too loose!

Wearing short socks or long socks is up to each person’s preference. If you wear short socks, your feet will have more room to breathe and long socks will absorb more sweat.
Tight socks will constrict your feet and slow blood circulation. Loose socks will distract you if they fall off every now and then.

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Bring a towel. When working out in the gym, you should have a clean, soft towel to wipe away sweat. Leaving sweat on the gym equipment is not pleasant at all! Most gyms provide clean towels for members when exercising. You should not share towels to avoid infection! ^{[7] X Research Sources}

You need to wipe the sweat off the exercise equipment. Use a small clean cloth to wipe down the seats, handles, or other parts of the devices you touch. There is a lot of bacteria in sweat, which can spread to other people if they live on the gym equipment! ^{[8] X Research Sources}

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Wash clothes after exercise. Your own sweat if left to dry on clothes will also produce harmful bacteria and affect you. Odor-causing bacteria tend to multiply better on ppyester fabrics than cotton, but regardless of the material, it’s still a good idea to wash all your clothes after you exercise. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Advice

Workout clothes should be loose, but not too “baggy”. Wear clothes that hug your body but don’t limit your movement.
If you want to build muscle, you should wear light clothes to be able to exercise most comfortably. If you want to burn calories and excess fat, wearing thick clothes will help you sweat more and “burn” more.
Choose clothes that are “hugging” but not tight. Clothes need to help you show off your figure, not awkwardly compressing your body.

Warning

Avoid wearing clothing made of ppyester fibers or other materials that do not breathe as well as natural fibers such as cotton. The heat and sweat trapped by these materials can cause a rash if you have sensitive skin, and the smell of sweat is also more likely to linger on these fabrics.

Things you need

T-shirt or pullover with long sleeves
Shorts or sports pants
Socks
Shoe
Towel
Water bottle
Earphone
Spare clothes

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