After a long period of not going to the gym, starting a new exercise routine can be a daunting experience. It's not just reaching your fitness goals that you need to worry about, but also your appearance when racing in front of lean gym members. Don't worry - every new gym member experiences it. With a few basic tips, looking beautiful - even sexy - is no longer a difficult matter when exercising.
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Method 1 of 3: Look Great While Exercising
Step 1. Dress for comfort
When it comes to choosing clothes for exercise, comfort is a major consideration. It's always a smart idea to choose fabrics that are comfortable to wear when moving, bending, sweating, and getting up - if you feel better at the gym, you'll look better too. Instead of relying on tight-fitting clothing like denim, vinyl, polyester, and the like, choose breathable materials like cotton, bamboo, and man-made fibers that are designed for sportswear to keep you cool and comfortable during your workout.
- Fabrics that "repel moisture" are the best choice for exercise. These fabrics (usually artificial) move sweat out of the fabric so it can evaporate instead of holding it against your body.
- If in doubt, use layers. Wear a few breathable pieces of clothing, then remove the outer layer when your body heats up and starts to sweat.
Step 2. Show off your original body shape
When you're at the gym, you have more freedom in determining how tight or open your clothes are. Make the most of this! For example, if you are a naturally curvy woman, a well-fitting sports bra and yoga pants that fit your curves will help accentuate those natural assets. On the other hand, if you are skinny, you may want to wear a bare midriff to show off your toned abs. The ideal outfit will vary by body type - everyone is a little different!
A surefire way that doesn't show off your figure is to wear one color outfit - this gives almost everyone a "gloomy" look (like in pajamas). A safer way is to wear neutral colors (black, gray, etc.) paired with colored clothes - this creates an appropriate contrast to accentuate your figure
Step 3. Wear accessories that absorb sweat
Those who tend to sweat a lot may find it beneficial to wear clothes that absorb sweat. Headbands, wristbands, anklets, bandanas, headgear and other accessories help control sweat levels to ensure you look your best during your workout.
For added effect, you might consider using an antiperspirant deodorant to minimize sweating and prevent body odor
Step 4. Keep the gym clean
Looking good at the gym isn't just about the clothes you wear - it's also about the way you act and carry yourself. For example, any hygiene issues are likely to show up when you start moving around and sweating. Therefore, it is very important to take care of this matter for the good of yourself and those around you. Here are some basic hygiene tips to make you look and feel great at the gym:
- Clean your skin and hair every day or every few days.
- Take a shower every time you finish exercising.
- Cover cuts, scrapes or cuts with a suitable bandage.
- Wipe away excess sweat with a disinfectant after you finish exercising.
Step 5. Make the most of stretching
For many people, stretching before and/or after exercise is a habit. However, if you want to look sexy, this is your biggest chance! Stretches give you the perfect opportunity to bend, twist, and twist in a way that shows off your figure. Don't be shy - there's no excuse not to look as good as you can when you flex.
If your gym offers yoga classes, try signing up. A major component of yoga is flexibility so you'll be doing a lot of stretching, and some of them show you off naturally. In addition, tight clothing is quite common in yoga classes
Step 6. Select an achievable exercise goal
Let's be honest - most people don't look sexy when they're struggling to complete a tough workout. When trying to maximize one more rep of a chest workout or completing the last quarter mile of a half marathon, there's a good chance you'll be sweating, grunting, gasping for air and falling apart. To still look good, choose a sporting goal that doesn't require serious effort to complete. Completing exercise training with reasonable effort actually makes you look great; and you won't get that look when you're almost crawling across the finish line or giving up on the last rep.
However, this does not mean that you should abstain from low-intensity exercise
high. If you want to look great, you should strike a delicate balance between choosing a sport that's too easy - one that makes you look almost effortless - and one that's too difficult.
Step 1. Know the types of exercises that show off certain body parts
Do you have a particular body part to be proud of - a very sexy part? If so, show it! Here are just a few of the potential "targets" and some exercises that can highlight them:
- Sleeves: Bicep curl, tricep extension, forearm curl
- Hips: Squat, dead lift
- Legs: Squats, lunges, running, cycling
- Chest: Bench press, fly, incline/decline press
- Stomach: Crunch, sit up
- Back: Pull up, row
Step 2. Position the body properly
However attractive you are naturally, you will look like a beginner at the gym if you are positioned incorrectly for the exercise you are doing. What's more, improper body position can be dangerous and potentially lead to long-lasting injuries. To avoid this, make sure you do each exercise with the perfect body shape and position. If you're not sure how to do a particular exercise safely, talk to the gym staff. Given the innumerable number of exercises in the gym, this topic is impossible to discuss in detail here. Here are some basic body shape and positioning tips to get you started - this list is certainly not exhaustive:
a#* When doing weightlifting, use only as much weight as you can lift and lower it smoothly and comfortably.
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- Keep your body in an upright position, always trying to be straight when standing, sitting, and moving, but don't lock your knees.
- Don't rush or push yourself beyond your limits.
- Don't leave your neck and back in a bent or stooped position, especially when working your muscles.
Step 2. Do not rest on the machine
Behavior that is often considered disturbing is indeed very easy to forget. However, other members won't like it when they catch you doing it. Resting on a cardio machine or strength training machine is often viewed as a bad thing (especially for "gym enthusiasts") because other people will have a hard time using the machine unless specifically asking you to move. You will also come across as a beginner at the gym or a selfish person. So, avoid doing it when the idea crosses your mind.
Instead, rest between exercises by standing, walking, and, if you prefer, stretching. If you plan to continue exercising on the machine, leave your bag or personal belongings next to it - it's a way of "claiming" without preventing others from using it for a short set of exercises
Method 2 of 3: Appear as a Charming Woman
Step 1. Use a sports bra
One of the main rules for women who want to do vigorous exercise is to invest in a sports bra that is comfortable and fits well. Sports bras support the breasts and prevent unwanted bounce making them invaluable for activities such as jogging, running, jumping rope, and so on. However, sports bras need to fit snugly in order to reap the benefits - bras that are too tight or too loose are uncomfortable to wear and may not look good.
Sports bras aren't just about appearance - some sports bras can provide added comfort during your workout by wicking sweat away from your body and keeping you cool. Some modern sports bras even have room to store things
Step 2. Wear loose tops or tight workout clothes
Women have a wide choice of tops to wear to the gym - generally, loose-fitting clothes (such as T-shirts) and tighter workout clothes are acceptable. If you really want to look great, try layering (like wearing a sports jacket over an undershirt or singlet) and pairing it with the right color, though it doesn't have to be.
If this kind of clothing is not prohibited by the rules that apply at your gym, maybe you can consider wearing a more revealing top (such as a halter t-shirt, etc.), provided that it feels cooler or more comfortable for you. However, this kind of boss is not a mandatory requirement to be able to practice well
Step 3. Wear shorts or sweatpants
Women also have a wide variety of bottoms - sweatpants, yoga pants, tights, athletic shorts and so on are all acceptable. So, choose the one that is most comfortable for you. Generally, shorts are cooler than trousers so they are best suited for cardio activities that squeeze a lot of sweat.
If you're worried about embarrassing sweat stains, wear dark colored pants like black or navy blue - sweat won't be as noticeable on pants of that color
Step 4. Do not use see-through material
When it comes to your appearance, you'll forget that sweating in the gym is good - sweat means training hard! However, a lot of sweat can make some clothes (especially white clothes) semi-transparent. As a result, you will get embarrassing overexposure. So try wearing a darker color or a thicker material to prevent this effect if you're expecting a lot of sweat.
If you have to wear a sheer white fabric to the gym, for obvious reasons, it's best to really make sure to wear a bra
Step 5. Don't wear makeup
It's best not to wear makeup when you go to the gym. Heavy makeup is uncomfortable to wear during a workout, especially if you start to sweat. Worse, sweat can slough off makeup, leaving your look smudged and messy. Since you usually go to the gym to train hard (and not to show off), makeup usually doesn't do any good.
Believe it or not, wearing makeup during exercise can also make you look worse in the long run. Makeup has the potential to clog facial pores when you sweat and cause acne, clogged pores, pimples, and other facial blemishes that don't go away instantly
Step 6. Don't bar your hair
If you have long hair, letting it loose during exercise can sometimes be problematic. Loose hair can fall in front of your face while running or training, blocking your vision and becoming a minor distraction (not to mention your messy, untidy look). Although rare, there are times when loose hair gets caught in certain types of exercise equipment (such as weightlifting machines) causing serious injury. To avoid this problem, use a functional and neat hairstyle such as a ponytail or a bun to tie your hair.
If you don't want to bother with hair problems, another option is to use accessories like hair ties, bandanas, and hair wraps to keep them tied. You also have the opportunity to be creative with the style of clothing you wear
Step 7. Don't wear jewelry
As with loose hair, sometimes excessive jewelry can be dangerous if worn at the gym. While quirky little studs and rings aren't usually a problem, hoop earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and anklets can pose a hazard if they make it difficult for you to exercise properly or get caught in exercise equipment. The smartest thing to do is to leave the jewelry at home - besides not worrying about jewelry, you also avoid being seen as someone who pursues attractiveness more than exercise.
Another reason not to take jewelry to the gym is the possibility of theft. If you leave your jewelery in a public locker room, there is a chance of it being stolen, even if you use a key. Leaving your valuables at the front desk is also a wise option, but a fail-safe way to prevent the loss or theft of jewelry is to keep it at home
Step 8. Bring a functional bag
An overflowing, fully stocked wallet can keep you in the gym - you're not only carrying a constant barrier to your workout routine, but also worrying about its cleanliness or safety. If you need to carry a bag, try using a small, functional gym bag. After all, these bags usually offer more storage space than wallets and look casual even when dirty or wet with sweat.
Method 3 of 3: Appear as a Charming Man
Step 1. Wear comfortable and cool clothes
Compared to women, men have almost the same options when it comes to dressing in the gym (with the exception of halter-shirts, of course.) Men look most fashionable at the gym in clothes that are functional, comfortable, and cool. Many men prefer to wear plain cotton t-shirts although, as always, modern fabrics that wick away moisture are a more comfortable option and usually look good too.
If you want to show off your sleeves, you also have the option of wearing a tank top or a sleeveless shirt. This type of shirt sometimes has long slits along the sides to reveal the abs and back muscles - although sometimes considered "bro-y", this style provides more air circulation and is usually not prohibited in gyms
Step 2. Error in the length of the shorts
In general, men wearing shorts that are much shorter than those worn by women in the gym are less acceptable. Showing the upper thighs can be considered a fashion faux pas except for the male members of the hiking team. So, if you're used to wearing shorts, the best option is longer pants. Even shorts that go past a man's knee are usually not considered too loose. So, there's no need to feel like you have to avoid longer pants.
Step 3. Don't take the shirt off
Some men like to take off their t-shirts to cool off during a long jog or while exercising. It is sometimes considered impolite to do it in the gym. Taking off your t-shirt at the gym, which is not uncommon, impresses you more as a "stupid" snob than other people who exercise. Also, if you sweat a lot when you exercise, removing your t-shirt will actually leave more sweat where you're working out, which is disgusting in other people's eyes.
However, it's certainly worth noting that some people swear by the shirtless sport and claim it as a powerful motivating factor. If you're not sure whether a shirtless workout is acceptable at your gym, talk to the staff or simply observe other members for a few days
Step 4. Don't snort or scream
Like taking off your t-shirt, making excessive noise while training (especially when lifting weights) can make you appear arrogant or attention-seeking. This kind of behavior is seen as a little impolite by those around you, given the additional sound that may be a bit awkward or bluffing. While grunting may be unavoidable during strenuous exercise, try to avoid grunting or loud shouting so as not to give yourself the wrong impression.
Step 5. Don't flaunt unneeded equipment or accessories
The gym is a place to exercise and train - not to compete on equipment with other members of the gym. You can bring gloves, headbands, accessories, reading materials, musical instruments, and anything else that makes your workout more comfortable or productive. However, do not let this accessory be a source of arrogance. Exercising well is the focus of your visit to the gym - everything else should be just a tool to help you achieve this.
One of the newest gym trends is the use of an exercise elevation mask during workouts. This mask partially limits the flow of oxygen into the lungs during the wearer's workout. This device is supposed to simulate the effects of exercise at high altitudes with limited oxygen. While some claim amazing results, there is little (if any) evidence to support claims that these devices help your lungs use oxygen more efficiently, which not only makes them an odd fashion choice, but may also be a waste of money
Tips
- Look at yourself in the mirror. If you feel comfortable wearing those clothes on the streets, you've found the right one. If you're going to look out of style when you step out of the gym in what you're wearing, it's time to look for a different alternative!
- Don't beat yourself up too much if you're having a "bad day." Looking great at the gym does make life easier, but who cares if one day you look a mess? After all you are there to lose weight and tone up!
Warning
- Make sure you have proper shoes to wear at the gym. Spending more money on these running shoes is worth it to ensure they fit right to your feet and create comfort.
- Don't spend too much money on sportswear. There is a well-known fact that your resolution to go to the gym may not last long. So, spending money on sportswear may be sheer waste. Not only that, you can find some great deals if you shop around.
