What Men Should Wear to the Gym
It is as important to dress appropriately at the gym as anywhere else, so give some thought to what you wear and what you ought to!
Anyone who frequents the gym knows that most guys fail to dress appropriately. I cannot count how many times I’ve seen some guy on the bench press wearing jeans or cargo pants or some guy doing squats in spandex.
The gym is one of those places where people usually go specifically to try to look better. It flows from this that there is a modicum of sexual tension there so why, oh why, do men insist on dressing like disgusting slobs there? In addition, the gym is a place where dressing appropriately may not only add to your sex appeal, but could help prevent an injury as well. Unfortunately, most men believe that since they will just sweat on it anyways, there is no point to wearing something nice.
Sorry guys, this attitude is not correct for your gym clothes. The gym is just as much a social venue as work, a cocktail party, the mall, etc. This means dress appropriately and stylishly.
Tops
The most acceptable fashion choice for tops is a tee-shirt. However, I’m not talking about that thin, stained shirt you picked up in Cancun or some offensive novelty tee. Instead, look for a few particular characteristics.
Tees should be lightweight, breathable cotton of microfibre. It should fit properly. Loose fitting shirts are recipes for disasters in the gym as they can get caught in machinery and cause injury. Try the ones from Urban Armour, Champion or Nike.
You should also steer clear of basic white tees too. They pick up stains too easily and are not attractive when wet. They do not radiate heat as well as darker colours either, which makes it harder to stay cool.
If you insist on showing off your guns, opt for a sleeveless shirt. And, for God’s sake, avoid the infamous “wife beater” and the even worse, men’s spaghetti strap tank.
Bottoms
Spandex for men is probably the worst mistake men can make in choosing bottoms. If you do want to wear for spandex for their professed comfort, wear longer shorts over time to cover them up. Unlike females, men keep their “business” on the outside and it is never appropriate to display them in public, unless you are competing in the Tour de France.
Simple cotton gym shorts are your best bet. They should not extend below the knees but no more than an inch, maybe two, above the knees. Wear them at or slightly below the waist.
Sweatpants are okay, but not the most fashionable. I’m not a big fan of long pants at the gym, but Nike and Adidas have acceptable options in long pants.
Shoes and Socks
With such a huge selection of versatile, stylish athletic footwear, it should not be difficult to find a pair that is function and appeals to your personal taste. I have always been a fan of New Balance and Saucony but Sketchers and Reeboks have some great pairs too.
Never wear any kind of shoe other than a training sneaker because you won’t get the appropriate type of arch support during a rigorous workout.
As for socks, stick to white, cushiony socks. Coloured and patterned socks do not mix with the gym. Also, avoid any sock that comes up past the ankle.
General Tips
Wear gloves. If you do free weight training, wearing gloves is practical, not pretentious. Calloused hands are not attractive. However, remove the gloves once you are done lifting and heading over to the cardio room.
No jewelry. Don’t wear any jewelry unless you absolutely must (i.e. a wedding band, in the case of a jealous spouse). If you must wear a watch, wear a sports watch.
Use towels. If your gym provides them, use them. If not, bring one.
Bring extra clothes. This is option for heavy sweaters. But if you do intense cardio before weights, it will be more pleasant to change into dry clothes before you start and for those sharing the equipment with you.
Co-ordinate. This is not really that necessary but come on! You wouldn’t wear orange shorts and a maroon top on a date so why would you at the gym? A little thought in coordinating your colours will help make you look stylish and put together, even while drenched in your preparation.
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chente, posted this comment on Mar 19th, 2008
i do not go with what this says i wear spandex all the time and it is just fine to wear them and i feel that if you do not like it then walk the other way
dou32, posted this comment on Aug 3rd, 2008
I find this article narrow minded and ridiculous. A gym is not a social venue, it’s a place to work out. If you’re looking for a social venue where you need to worry about how you look and what you should wear, go to a bar. And men should be able to wear spandex without any fear of ridicule or childish comments – there’s nothing wrong with it. If you’re as concerned about style and what other people are wearing at the gym as the author of this article is, you should buy your own gym equipment and work out at home.
Jason, posted this comment on Aug 9th, 2008
wats wrong with all these blokes that want to wear spandex???? come on! a decent pair of shorts is more than enough. Im thinking bout joining the gym soon and not alot of this article helped, i’ll play it by ear and not give a monkeys backside wat any of you think.
brielle, posted this comment on Aug 28th, 2008
Spandex is reserved only for men with seriously great builds. Nobody wants to look at an overweight sweaty dude in spandex lifting weights when you’re on the treadmill – Sorry guys. Its visual pollution.
fitafit, posted this comment on Oct 7th, 2008
There is nothing wrong with wearing long pants either if you are 40+, older men look ridiculous in knee length shorts, which are best kept with th e boys.
fitafit, posted this comment on Oct 7th, 2008
yes what you would be appropiate to wera depends largely on your physique.
gcase, posted this comment on Oct 15th, 2008
this guy needs to spend less time looking at what other guys are wearing
Katie Jones, posted this comment on Oct 27th, 2008
I think it’s HOT when a guy wears spandex. I like those tight spandex shorts on guys. The shorter the shorts on a guy, the better is what me and my girlfriends always say. Show us some legs and butts guys! Guys should wear spandex / lycra shorts more often instead of those stupid long baggy shorts that are out of style. ~ Katie J.
Jenna, posted this comment on Oct 27th, 2008
I agree! Those days of long shorts on a guy are long gone. Hello guys!!!! There is nothing hotter than a guy in short shorts, but spandex is way better on a guy since you’re able to see the shape of his butt!
Elizabeth1988, posted this comment on Oct 27th, 2008
The other day I saw a guy at the gym doing squats in short spandex shorts and everytime he would squat you could see his g-string through his spandex shorts. It was so hot!!! I could not keep my eyes of him! Very sexy!
Tammy, posted this comment on Oct 27th, 2008
There you have it guys. Stop wearing those ugly baggy shorts. Like I said, it’s athletic and some guys look really hot in short spandex shorts.
sarah, posted this comment on Oct 28th, 2008
Guys, please don’t wear the long spandex, wear the shorter spandex ones if you’re going to wear them. The long ones are o.k., but the shorter ones are absolutely attractive. My boyfriend buys womens spandex shorts (same thing as guys spandex shorts just shorter) because the ones they make for men are too long at the legs. He looks cute in them and it shows off his butt a lot more.
lynn18, posted this comment on Oct 28th, 2008
my boyfriend does the same thing. he gets his shorts in the womens for the same reason, nike, adidas, new balance, etc. i read in paper about companies that are begining to make shorts shorter (way above the knee) because the styles have changed and loose long shorts are no longer in style. bout time they do that.
Nadya21, posted this comment on Oct 29th, 2008
Guys, please don’t stop wearing spandex, the other day I saw a guy at the Latin dancing class at gym dancing Salsa and merengue, he was wearing spandex and OMG, not to mention he was the only guy in the class, It was so hot, after the class was over, everyone was talking about how hot he looked.
Lisa R.19, posted this comment on Oct 30th, 2008
I think it’s hot when guys wear spandex. It really shows off there butts. Me and my girlfriend saw a guy jogging at the park the other day with his girlfriend and he was wearing tight little spandex shorts and you could see his little g string through the material… really hot! He had a cute butt too! Me and my friend kept jogging behind him so we could keep looking at his butt. We kept saying that we should just run by and grab his butt.
Samantha 18, posted this comment on Nov 11th, 2008
I noticed a lot of guys are wearing spandex shorts more and more now…and short ones…very very hot! I like it! I work at a gas station at night and a cute guy came in the other day in spandex shorts and oh my!!! He had such a nice bulge when he leaned up on the counter. He caught me looking down when he was paying though. Oh well.. I caught him looking at my cleavage too – so even trade off. Very nice body and butt though, and he had on a thong also, I could see it through his shorts when he left. I really like that guys are starting to show off their shape. Before, us women would hardly get to see any type of shape other than in the bedroom, and I really like that they’re wearing more revealing smaller underwear also. Very hot and sexy!
Errod, posted this comment on Nov 13th, 2008
Girls, can you tell me what is wrong with a “wife beater” (I call it a tank top, but anyway…)?
I think it is comftable to “work” in, and therefor likes it…
And secondly; are you serious about your comments with men wearing g-strings are sexy??
I would not have thought so…
Jennifer, posted this comment on Nov 18th, 2008
i think wife beaters-tank tops are cute on guys especially if they have nice arms. but in general, yeah tank tops are cute on a guy. as for guys wearing g-strings-thongs, yeah, i think that is cute. a lot of guys are wearing them now. my boyfriend wears thongs a lot more now and sometimes boy shorts and he looks hot in both. i do like thongs better on guys though… from reading some of the other girls comments on this page i agree with them, spandex and thongs look hot on guys. i’ve seen guys jogging in spandex wearing a thong before and i guess you could say it has the same effect on girls that it has on men when you guys see girls in tite shorts and a thong. as for the baggey shorts, for sure, they are old and out of style especially the long ones…yuk! so yes, i like when i see guys in spandex showing off there ass, that is hot…
Mike, posted this comment on Nov 27th, 2008
I’m glad there are many women here who like a guy in spandex .I did’nt know there were so many . If its the right guy wearin em then why not ladies!
Rob, posted this comment on Dec 4th, 2008
I am really glad to read the comments on this thread, particularly from the girls such as Tammy, Jenna, Elizabeth, Katie etc. Thats because in the last 12 months I have been going a lot to the gym with my girlfriend who is totally addicted and although I started out wearing loose long shorts I found these pretty uncomfortable in spinning and weights classes. Unsurprisingly spandex shorts are much more comfortable and give support as they are designed for the gym. To begin with I was a bit unsure to wear them but they are more comfortable simple as. The next dilemma was underwear as clearly I think it is inappropriate for a guy not to wear underwear under spandex shorts. So now i just wear a thong or g-string underneath my spandex shorts which really is not a problem to me and actually helps prevent embarrassment. Of course yes if you look you might see panties line or sometimes I have got the feeling a girl might check your behind etc but I suppose that is natural – hey guys look a girls so it works both ways! It is just a shame that so many people of both sexes are uptight about so many things and want to tell everyone else what they should and should not do. Its a fact that spandex shorts are comfortable and are designed for the gym so if you are a guy and prefer them then wear them (but always with a g-string or thong panties underneath to prevent unsightly bulges) if you prefer long loose shorts that is cool too- each to their own. The only problem is it is hard to find good mens shorts of that kind or underwear!
josh, posted this comment on Dec 6th, 2008
I’m pleasantly surprised and glad to hear that so many girls like guys wearing spandex when exercising. When I run, I only wear spandex shorts in the summer and tights in the winter. Sometimes I get looks and giggles but I don’t know what to make of it. I sometimes run with a female friend and she says that spandex looks good on me because I’m physically fit and I have a nice body and butt. It’s good to hear that more girls think spandex on a guy is hot, I did not know that.
I’ve never worn a g string or thong under my spandex. Girls, is a guy wearing a g-string or thong underneath spandex hotter than going with out anything, and why? And what does wearing a thong feel like when you’re exercising? Is it uncomfortable having a string riding up?
Newbie, posted this comment on Jan 7th, 2009
I am new to the gym you would not want to see me in spandex, i think this advice is sound for unfit beginers.
Gym Rat, posted this comment on Jan 27th, 2009
I’m in good shape and would love to wear spandex to the gym but I’d probably be the only one and would feel uncomfortable. I do wear spandex shorts jogging sometimes and they are much better than regular shorts. Thong underwear is great for workouts. They stay put much better than boxer-briefs or bikini style. I have a couple pairs of white shorts that thongs are great for as other styles show lines. Girls, would you rather see thong underwear on a guy in good shape or other types (bikini, boxer, etc)?
jake , posted this comment on Jan 30th, 2009
I always admired my butt in spandex tight and curvey a hand full and never thought women liked that. Im going to start wearing them to the gym. Girls look like guys do so im going to be bold and whear tight black spandex shorts to were they kind of get that shiny look when the light hits them, easy to see whats under. would that be ok? and what do i wear under and were would i buy under wear for those?
jake , posted this comment on Jan 30th, 2009
how would i even fit certain parts in thong panties please answer?
Joe, posted this comment on Feb 12th, 2009
Jake, they make thongs for men with more room up front. Check out n2nbodywear.com and skinzwear.com. Some of my favs.
Ladies, those who think a guy in tight shorts is attractive, I am curious to know what part of the country you live in? I have a theory that in general women who live on the West Coast are more into such things, and in general women who live on the East Coast are turned off by such things. I would like to test the theory. Pelase respond, thanks!
And lets hear from college girls too. What do you think about guys wearing tight shorts to the gym?
Rik from Southern Cali, posted this comment on Feb 13th, 2009
I happen to own spandex tights. I mostly wear with shorts but will use them with cycling rides. As for tights, I have some too. I think they are ok to wear with shorts.
mike, posted this comment on Feb 14th, 2009
How come no women have answered this blog in a while WTF ?
Dan, posted this comment on Feb 15th, 2009
I dunno where this is. But where I live(southern AZ) we men hardly see each other wearing any of the revealing clothes( except on roadside bicylists), but most guys (including myself) just wear big shorts and T-shirts, and the more “revealing” muscle shirt.Although Each to their own devices,but hey if you got it flaunt it as the old saying goes. I bet it’s one hell of a power trip for them dudes jogging in spandex with thong showing,while getting attention from the ladies. All this time I thought women didn’t like to or care to look at dudes in spandex, but I gotta hand it to whomever them mentioned dudes are
for knowing something that others have yet to learn or are barely getting the hang of.
Andy, posted this comment on Feb 19th, 2009
I wear lycras only when cycling. However I think that if someone is going to wear spandex he should have a good body.
Girls, do you like men that wax their bodies?
I wax my legs, butt, chest, underarms and back. I usually get looks at my legs when wearing shorts specially by girls at the gym.
JB, posted this comment on Mar 9th, 2009
how bout wedding ring? If a person chooses to wear it at the gym does not mean there is a jealous spouse at home. Its a symbol and it means more to some than others. Gym is also a place to meet people like the bar. So wear the ring….Ive been hit on by several guys without rings only to find out they were married. Very inconvenient and rude.
JB, posted this comment on Mar 9th, 2009
how bout wedding ring? If a person chooses to wear it at the gym does not mean there is a jealous spouse at home. Its a symbol and it means more to some than others. Gym is also a place to meet people like the bar. So wear the ring….Ive been hit on by several guys without rings only to find out they were married. Very inconvenient and rude.
Stacy1984, posted this comment on Apr 10th, 2009
Yeah,I’ve seen some guys in spandex and it is a turn on if it’s the right guy wearin them! Tights look better than short shorts on guys. Leave them to the ladies please and also the thongs.But yeah some guys can get away with wearin spandex and we should encourage it! Just like obese women should’nt wear them so the same applies to men. A good butt and strong toned legs is all it takes for me to go nuts!!
HermitFrog, posted this comment on Apr 12th, 2009
Wheneva I see a hot girl with a big butt whos thong shows above her jeans or shorts I instantly get hard-can’t help it, and then I go ask her out or just ask her if she wants to have a drink with me or if she just wants to bang. I did not know so many women enjoyed spandex/tight shorts on guys, I am pleasantly surprised and will start wearing em running/to the gym now…I definatelly have the body for it(thin wiff kinda big hips for a guy) the thong or whateva I would have to pass on, Its a bit much and i don’t see how any guy could stand that(uncomfortable).
DanB, posted this comment on May 3rd, 2009
Nice to find some like minded folks here…I wear very short spandex shorts to the gym w/thong underwear, and although I’m pretty sure I’m the only guy in my gym who dresses that way, I am comfortable with it. The exhibitionist in me enjoys lighter colors so that my thong is fairly visible. Any other guys out there with some favorite brands of shorts? My faves these days are from skinzwear, heswimwear, and spandexman.
F, posted this comment on May 5th, 2009
Tights are only for skinny people, be it man or women.
The same goes for “Skinny-jeans” as the name indicates.
Tim, posted this comment on May 13th, 2009
I am a runner, and I prefer wearing the shorter nylon running shorts to the gym to weight train and run on the trail afterwards. I don’t go to the gym for “social” reasons, but to work out (wearing earplugs hooked on to my IPOD tends to discourage people from talking to me), and couldn’t care less what I or anybody else wears.
Lee, posted this comment on May 21st, 2009
Hi i’m a guy from the uk and have noticed an increase in guy’s wearing the running tights over the last year or so. I reguarly where them or short lycra shorts to the gym. I also have a couple of thongs which i find are the best suited underwear for these clothes but am struggling to find anymore, high street shops seem to have stopped stocking men’s thongs. any one noticed any?
sexybutt, posted this comment on May 21st, 2009
I like to wear hot and sexy thongs when I go to the gym. It is much more comfortable than anything else one might wear to the gym.
A, posted this comment on Jun 21st, 2009
Hi,
I have some new spandex shorts, there about 2 inchs below my crotch!
Unlined, so thin & show things off, should I wear a thong under them when I go running?
Oh I’ve been told I have the body to wear spandex.
George Traviss, posted this comment on Jul 17th, 2009
I am a man who goes to the gym with normal cotton gym shorts and top and decent trainers. I don’t particulalry use it as a social venue, simply a facility for fitness. Spandex is for people who ONLY want to show off their ‘bits’. It really is that simple.
Britney 1989, posted this comment on Aug 26th, 2009
I live out here in Southern California and go to a well known university which I won’t mention here, but I think it’s very HOTT when a guy wears spandex. A lot of guys on campus jog/exercise in them. My boyfriend wears spandex when we go joggin, and sometimes just because. He looks soooo cute in them. I agree with a lot of the girls here that commented about the long baggie shorts being out of style. They’re so ugly! Those days are really over. If you’re overweight, then you probably shouldn’t wear spandex shorts (no offense to anyone) and maybe the baggie ones are better, but if you have a nice ass and legs guys? Then definately wear tight shorts so us girls can see and definately short shorts!!!…thong underneath…very HOTT!!! I’ve noticed that a lot of guys are wearing thongs and spandex now. I like it!!! I think it’s really cute and sexy. Guys should show their bodies, ass, legs more. It shouldn’t be just us girls. I know my boyfriend buys his short spandex shorts in the womens area of the sporting stores also (Big 5, Sports Authority, etc), and from reading above, he’s not the only one. I don’t think you’ll find the cute shorter ones in the guys section, although I’ve noticed they are starting to make them shorter and tighter also. I just bought him and myself some really cute short short Nike women compression shorts in the womens area… the kind that are meant to be worn by themselves not underneath other shorts. Oh my gosh!!!! He looks very hott in them when we went joggin the other day… really shows off his ass. I noticed other girls kept checking him out too. As for his underwear, I know he buys his thongs and other stuff from an online place called, Undergear, and I’m not sure where else he gets his stuff, but I have gone onlinewith him on Undergear and OH MY GOSH!!! Talk about hott guys in tight short shorts. Girls, if you have time, check out the short shorts on these guys in the activewear section… Oh my gosh!!!!! Anyway that’s my take on this article…
Mike, posted this comment on Aug 28th, 2009
Are you seriuos about short shorts on guys? Maybe regular 5 to 7 inch inseam shorts would be more normal. I would think girls would be laughing at a guy wearing really short spandex. I agree with wearing spandex runner leggings and regular length spandex but not short shorts especially with a thong. Maybe for bedroom foreplay it is fine but not for working out.Under Armour makes some hot black boxer breifs which will really turn a girl on!! All in all i do agree that some women out there really like when a guy has a nice ass,legs,and bulge but are just too scared to admit it! But there are some out there who will admit it and are mature enough ! Case closed
Ferl, posted this comment on Aug 29th, 2009
Hi, I’m a 27 year young guy, in great shape as I work out.
One of our big sporting stores recently had a half price sale one weekend. So I went in and got some skins compresion tights and a top. I have never bought any before.
And I must say my arse looks good, but those tights really show it off. They are really comfortable. And I would buy them again, when needed. Do you girls like those too?
TONY MARTIN, posted this comment on Aug 29th, 2009
HEY SPANDEX I AM A GUY THAT LOVES WEARING TIGHT SPANDEX TO THE GYM THAT IS THE BEST PLACE TO WEAR THEM AT NOW NOT ALL PEOPLE CAN WEAR THEM BUT FOR SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE BODY TO WEAR TIGHT SPANDEX LIKE MY SELF I AM IN PORTLAND OREGON I WEAR THEM ALMOST EVERY FEW DAYS MORE ON SATURDAY THEN ANY OTHER DAY I LIKE TO SHOW OFF MY BODY I HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE MY EMAIL IS spandex93@yahoo.com MY NAME IS TONY I AM 5′9 145LBS DARK HAIR AND BROWN EYES HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME ONE SOON
gymrat, posted this comment on Sep 3rd, 2009
Are you girls who like spandex on guys *really* girls?
Mark, posted this comment on Sep 9th, 2009
Guys,dont get fooled by reading these comments! The comments which say that spandex are really hot on men are written by men disguising them as women. My girlfriend said that she and many of her friends like a man to be decent & spandex is too revealing for men. Keep all the spandex stuff to your bedroom sex fantasies lol
Alex, posted this comment on Sep 11th, 2009
This sounds like one of those clubs… Not a real gym!
I go to work out. In and out. Not to hang out by the weights or training circuits.
mike, posted this comment on Oct 7th, 2009
I get to hot if I wear long pants when working out so I wear shorts like others mentioned. There are those quick dri material. they are not long shorts…kind of like regular swimsuit/soccer shorts. There not really loose like board shorts(but there not like bike shorts either) in other words so there is bulge sometimes and I have noticed girls noticing when I am in the gym. Girls do you notice this/like to look or just do without thinking…what are your thoughts when you see this. Do you like it or just notice the bulge and move on.
tony martin, posted this comment on Oct 15th, 2009
spandex is made for the gym in my thinking so i am still wearing spandex to the gym or roller skateing like it or not i am wearing the tight spandex and showing it off
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Tammy, posted this comment on Jan 24th, 2007
There’s nothing wrong with a guy wearing spandex in the gym. It’s athletic and some guys look really hot!