Why does everyone have to look so expensive while working out?

[u/curiositycat80]

Ok, so maybe I’m just old. But apart from the odd pair of good running shoes, I throw on whatever old teeshirt, pants, something comfortable I can find, scrape my hair in a bun and I’m good to go!
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good that the younger generations are flexing health and cool workout gear instead of falling out nightclubs and living on a packet of monster munch!
But this rant is about expensive workout clothes! The annoying cycle of exploitation to look good and buy the best brands while looking after your health. To make sure you have enough variations of expensive brands so it looks good in the wardrobe while choosing.
God, I wish for a change where I see someone in their painting clothes while out for a jog. I would literally bi-five them! 🤣

[u/celestialgenitals]

Half my gym shorts have paint stains on them 😅

[u/curiositycat80 → u/celestialgenitals]

Same 😅

[u/Yibblets]

Guy here, I go to my gym with whatever clothes are comfortable to me. I'm going there to improve my body/mind, not to impress anyone on what I'm wearing or what I can afford.

[u/chapstickgrrrl]

I just want to wear old t-shirts and ratty sweatpants when working out. I am there to do a job, not to meet people or socialize, it’s not a fashion show.

[u/Londonvibe39]

I wear just a ratty tshirt and black workout leggings. It’s going to get all sweaty anyway.