Guys...watch what you wear to gym...

Had to post this...no offence intended.

I've found through conversations with female acquaintances at gym, plus from friends attending other gyms, that we've all noticed the same thing about what some guys wear at gym.

And that is very short shorts that are so Wide in the leg, little is left to the imagination when they are positioned right in front of us while they're going through sets on some equipment. Sometimes it's difficult to avoid "a view" with mirrored walls!

To avoid turning into "giggling gerties", we have to move to different equipment in the middle of sets to maintain some sort of composure.

Those guys out there who like wearing short shorts at gym - that's fine, but please be selective on the type of shorts worn. For us gals who are serious with our workouts, it makes it hard to focus on what we're doing.

 

Well, it's a mixed gym, all ages. So the "views" can vary. <Ahem>

Funny thing is, I reckon those particular guys aren't even aware...they seem oblivious of the type of distraction (or entertainment) they're providing.

 

Reminds me of a joke.

A husband and wife had car problems when they pulled into a Walmart parking lot. The husband tried to repair it with little success, so the wife decided to do some shopping while he fiddled with it.

She discovered to her extreme embarrassment that her husband, who was on his back with his legs sticking out from under the car, wasn't wearing underwear, and worse, his shorts wasn't hiding a thing.

So she bend down and tucked everything out of sight. When she stood back up she discovered her husband grinning at her a short distance away. The mechanic needed 7 stitches on his scalp.

 

LoL@Bill!...LOL

Believe it or not, when I used to work out, I've seen some women who weren’t too much better.

Saw this old(er) woman with a rather, shall we say 'wide load' for a butt doing toe-touches. I'm there with the curl weights, not too far away. Next thing I know, I hear riiip!. Guess she should have bought bigger track suit pants, LoL! I dropped me weight, and it just missed my foot. And I was trying really, really hard not to burst out laughing. Then she came over and asks to borrow my towel to wrap around her 'wide load'.

Maybe I wouldn't have minded, but not only was she built like a Sumo Wrestler, but had a face like a train wreck. ...I said she can keep the towel, <shudder!*>http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Zobor/fear.gif.

 

Oh, your bad, LOL funny tho
Thats why when I went I joined an all female gym, I had to many friends (male) who I heard talking previously that that was the main reason they went, for the scenery rolleyes

 

@ Billroflmao Now you have a general idea of what I'm talking about.LOL

@ Darlene...don't like all female gyms...from what I've seen, they're mainly into group sessions...which I don't do...plus they don't have the range of equipment I use to supplement my workouts, and many don't have a swimming pool, spa or sauna - which mine does.

 

roflmao good one BILL. i would need to have verrrrrrry short shorts for anything to fall out

 

I'm sorry, just because I have a lot to show off

 

Cheeky fella!

Guess what Santa’s bringin’ you for Christmas?…pair of nice sleek stretch gym shorts so you’ll still be happy and we won’t be so distracted!LOL

 

Next time just point and laugh. That should do it.

 

Any workout you can't do in jeans, isn't worth the price of membership.

 

Most effective form of birth control also.

 

As it turned out neither do I. The instructors were always busy at the desk talking among each other or on the phone. To get them to work with you on the equipment you had to make an appointment weeks in advance, I would look over at the EMPTY equipment, "your kidding, right"? no they weren't, that and everything such as saunas, spa coast extra.

 

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Originally Posted by legalsuit
To avoid turning into "giggling gerties", we have to move to different equipment in the middle of sets to maintain some sort of composure.

LOLIf I thought for one moment it was done intentionally, I wouldn’t hesitate to do so.

Um…guys are there for workouts (so am I), so I wouldn’t worry about this point.LOL

<smile> For those in a hurry only wanting to do stuff like standing up/lying down doing weights :strong or punching stuff (except for kick boxing), that’s OK. Else, I can’t think of anything more restricting, uncomfortable, cumbersome and hot as wearing jeans…you wouldn’t last 5 minutes using some of the equipment <phew...hot!>

Only need 1 or 2 appointments to go through suitable equipment for a workout regime, get it noted (memorise it) then do it…only need to review it for change/upgrade every few months. That’s what I do. So I’m solo when working out.

As for extras like saunas, pool, spa…I hunted around, found a top spot and a reasonable membership covers everything. Can even have a meal/drinks after at the club if I want to - which I don’t, because then I head off for beach below for my exercise route. So it works out well for me.:cool

 

That was years ago, I used to enjoy laying in a tanning bed, would probably come out now looking like a prune.
Also they wouldn't let you on any of the equipment without an introduction to it. All and all it was a bummer, most of the women wore matching earings with their layered outfits. I went in sweatpants and tank tops and got stares as if I were naked.

 

Oh Darlene...tanning beds! No, Nos!! at any age!!:eek

Must have intro to equipment if unfamiliar with 'em...can't use them without knowledge of how they work...all "Duty of Care" obligation on their part for your safety...so that I can understand. Applies in all gyms.

As for those "gym belles"roflmao Bet they didn't get a hair out of place either. Did they get any benefit from their little workouts?rolleyeslol As for their layered outfits...If you're still wearing layers 5 minutes into your workout, you just ain't cutting it.

Gym outfits are pretty "cool" nowadays given they are close fitting and stretch...so anyone can still look good while feeling good (though you end up looking like the "wreck of the Hesperus" all wide eyed, flushed and messed up hair afterwards, so I never look my best at the end of gymLOL)

 

roflmao
Yeah...so can ILOL

 

...First thing in the morning - I manage to achieve that all by myself.

 

LOLSounds cute Phantom

 

LMAO...Down here, they're called "Streakers"...the bigger the crowd, the bigger the buz for them.LOL

As for those "particular" guys at gym, I reckon sooner or later some guy(s) or staff member will make a remark to them...Noticed one guy now wearing proper shorts

 

That's the point, you've got to up the sweat, makes the muscles and heart work harder. Besides, my workout consists of swinging an 8-pound maul overhead for several hours at a crack.

 

Now I understand your earlier comment about wearing jeans...makes sense...you're talking on how you exercise...Wow! Though, swinging an 8-pound maul would have people ducking for cover at the gymLOL

Jeans can still be too constricting for movement and uncomfortable with some exercise/equipment types though, which is what I was referring to.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INYq7v8fFOQ

Was real popular here in the 70's, this is an updated version of the song

 

LMAO...don't think I've ever heard that song...what a riot!

 

OK...... now I go to an all-male gym.......... done chuckling? OK... anyways, I know that some guys are there for reasons other than working out, but I go to get the exercise from the weights and such. I ALWAYS make sure that not only are my shorts appropriate, but that I am wearing appropriate undergarments as well (Boxer briefs provide great coverage with reasonable freedom of movement) and a tank top.

I have seen a few that I knew were there for the questionable reasons and were dressed like you mentioned. The worst part is.... no matter who you are interested in, it always seems to be that the only ones who show anything are the last ones you would want to see...LOL


~C

 

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Hey Calltaker...great to get your input.

I'm happy with my gym (going there for years), which is mixed, all ages and I enjoy it's location (close to beach, home), great facilities (pool, spa, sauna, indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar), clean, well maintained with new equipment and not pretentious. Plus members and staff are friendly and helpful.

The guys who don't dress right are really a giggle, because they are so earnest in their exercises, they really are oblivious how badly fitting their gear is.

Guys I've alluded to are mainly new members, whom I honestly don't believe are intentionally dressing wrongly. If intentional, they wouldn't last long, because management wouldn't tolerate it.

It normally takes a one or two visits before these particular guys dress appropriately with proper shorts, (I expect probably after being alerted by another male member or staff) and then proper new shorts are worn.

Gym rules apply to male and female members, so neither myself nor the other gals have worried too much because we always know its just another new member who will quickly learn what's right.LOL

 

I don't see what the big deal is, I mean if those guys are out there, begging to get laughed at, we should be respectful and do it... alot. Accompanied by pointing so they know for sure exactly WHO we're laughing at... I mean, it's just plain common courtesy, after all, since they're trying SO hard...


oh someone make the pun!

 

not going to comment ,just be careful when relaxing after exercizing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QhAanpS0k4

:wave

 

obnoxious - brilliant!
Laughed my head off I did...

You'd need to have guts to pull a stunt like that - really good.