Wearing hoodies in the gym

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Useful.Idiot · 06-01-2017 12:33pm

I don't think most in this thread are judging people based on what they wear. Usually if you see something in the gym slightly out of the norm then it catches the eye that's all. I worked in with a lad before and he was wearing trackies and a hoodie with the hood up. It was during summer and I just couldn't understand how it was comfortable but it's not like I thought lesser of him. You could definitely use a hoodie for the start of your session these days though. Fckin freezing

pilly wrote: »

This thread is the exact reason that people don't go to the gym! You get judged now on what you wear as well as everything else?

If that's the reason people don't go to the gym then that's more their problem than other peoples.

pilly · 06-01-2017 12:36pm

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

I don't think most in this thread are judging people based on what they wear. Usually if you see something in the gym slightly out of the norm then it catches the eye that's all. I worked in with a lad before and he was wearing trackies and a hoodie with the hood up. It was during summer and I just couldn't understand how it was comfortable but it's not like I thought lesser of him.

If that's the reason people don't go to the gym then that's more their problem than other peoples.

It's not really. I have tried gyms in the past and the judgemental looks and comments totally put you off going back. Yeah, maybe it is a problem of confidence but listen we're not all demi gods. If everyone was more accepting then more people would be inclined to go to the gym is all I'm saying.

Most in this thread aren't judging I agree but the whole idea of starting it was a judgement. Why does it matter to you what anyone else wears? It's like commenting on people in the street, I'd never dream of it. Everyone to their own I say and I never stray from that.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 06-01-2017 12:37pm

It's more to do with the elitism that exists in this forum rather than the state of the Irish fitness industry.

Manys a time I've forgotten my trainers or my shorts or something else from my gym bag, I've gone straight from work, I've gone in jeans once.

Whatever I just want to get my workout done, I won't let a workout go just because I forgot shorts.

Powerhouse · 06-01-2017 12:54pm

Lukker- wrote: »

Wearing a hoodie is gay.

I train like the ancient Greeks, naked and covered in olive oil

You must find it difficult to grip your barbell......................

Powerhouse · 06-01-2017 1:14pm

A few observations I would make:

I don't think noticing what anyone else is at in the gym means you are slacking or being nosey. To be honest it'd be strange not to look around the gym. In fact on the odd occasion I would speak to someone in the gym you'd be surprised how well up they are on what you are doing, or maybe not so surprised - I'd see the same faces in the same areas of the gym usually.

I have never noticed anyone specifically looking at me or commenting in a gym with regard to what I'd wear, nor generally would I see others checking out other gym-users. But I am sure they notice. I would assume people would see what I was wearing unless they had some reason for averting their gaze but cannot imagine they would be too bothered. That said, they are entitled to have a view on whether it is good/bad/silly/deadly!

As for the hoodie................surely this is an utterly deliberate 'designer skanger' look? It's a bit like the permo-tracksuit look. They are the kind of thing some people would not be found dead in, while others would almost determinedly wear nothing else. But gym-heads are often a different animal. You see them out and about in the middle of winter in skimpy t-shirts as if in mortal fear people might not know they go to a gym.

Finally, I appear to have been lucky in that I have never attended a gym without adequate heating.

pilly · 06-01-2017 1:18pm

Powerhouse wrote: »

A few observations I would make:

I don't think noticing what anyone else is at in the gym means you are slacking or being nosey. To be honest it'd be strange not to look around the gym. In fact on the odd occasion I would speak to someone in the gym you'd be surprised how well up they are on what you are doing, or maybe not so surprised - I'd see the same faces in the same areas of the gym usually.

I have never noticed anyone specifically looking at me or commenting in a gym with regard to what I'd wear, nor generally would I see others checking out other gym-users. But I am sure they notice. I would assume people would see what I was wearing unless they had some reason for averting their gaze but cannot imagine they would be too bothered. That said, they are entitled to have a view on whether it is good/bad/silly/deadly!

As for the hoodie................surely this is an utterly deliberate 'designer skanger' look? It's a bit like the permo-tracksuit look. They are the kind of thing some people would not be found dead in, while others would almost determinedly wear nothing else. But gym-heads are often a different animal. You see them out and about in the middle of winter in skimpy t-shirts as if in mortal fear people might not know they go to a gym.

Finally, I appear to have been lucky in that I have never attended a gym without adequate heating.

Why is it a deliberate "designer skanger" look? That's what I don't get. Some people find them comfy, that's why the wear them, it's actually not easy to buy a sweatshirt now that doesn't have a hood I find. (I don't wear hoodies in the traditional sense btw but do wear the ones that zip off)

Ah there are definitely some gyms that are quite cold first thing in the morning, like any place.

whoopsadoodles · 06-01-2017 1:28pm

Powerhouse wrote: »

Finally, I appear to have been lucky in that I have never attended a gym without adequate heating.

I'm not sure I'd want a gym to particularly warm at 6am.

06-01-2017 1:34pm

Or any time... you don't want it to be roasting if you're working up a sweat like
So I always have a hoody or zippy jacket while warming up

Hollis Hurlbut · 06-01-2017 1:34pm

I wear a hoody (hood down, always). Baffled as to why it bothers some people. I find hoody's a really comfortable item of clothing in general. Of course if I get too hot I take it off.

Why anyone would think an item of sports clothing looks out of place in a gym is bizarre.

People wearing beanies in the gym - whole different matter.

pilly · 06-01-2017 1:36pm

Hollis Hurlbut wrote: »

I wear a hoody (hood down, always). Baffled as to why it bothers some people. I find hoody's a really comfortable item of clothing in general. Of course if I get too hot I take it off.

Why anyone would think an item of sports clothing looks out of place in a gym is bizarre.

People wearing beanies in the gym - whole different matter.

People have cold heads too.

Or just bad hair days.

Killgore Trout · 06-01-2017 1:42pm

pilly wrote: »

Why is it a deliberate "designer skanger" look? That's what I don't get. Some people find them comfy, that's why the wear them, it's actually not easy to buy a sweatshirt now that doesn't have a hood I find. (I don't wear hoodies in the traditional sense btw but do wear the ones that zip off)

Ah there are definitely some gyms that are quite cold first thing in the morning, like any place.

I don't get it either. The hoodie top, and track suit for that matter, are sports clothing, what is the problem with sports clothing to the gym? Whats next? Slagging the lads in the fast lane of the swimming pool for wearing speedos?

Vegeta · 06-01-2017 1:56pm

Ignoring cardio for a second (or forever

) what are people who don't like hoodies proposing as an alternative when the gym is really cold? I rarely wear one there myself but do have long sleeve top I put over my t-shirt when it's cold.

The only thing that visually offends me is when guys wear leggings with nothing over them. Reminds me of this but worse at the front
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Brian? · 06-01-2017 2:18pm

I've absolutely no issue with people wearing anything they want in the gym. Even if it is a little bizarre, I'm not judging them, I'm just curious.

But the sleeveless t shift with a hood! Who thought this was a good idea? When had your head been cold enough to wear a hood but your arms are too hot for sleeves?

I'm judging this item of clothing harshly, not the people who wear it.

Alf Veedersane · 06-01-2017 3:03pm

Brian? wrote: »

I've absolutely no issue with people wearing anything they want in the gym. Even if it is a little bizarre, I'm not judging them, I'm just curious.

But the sleeveless t shift with a hood! Who thought this was a good idea? When had your head been cold enough to wear a hood but your arms are too hot for sleeves?

I'm judging this item of clothing harshly, not the people who wear it.

Used see lads wearing them boxing training. The gym was pretty cold and they didn't want their arms restricted by a long-sleeve version, was the rationale.

Makes sense I guess. If only cos the ones I've seen are Lonsdale.

TripleAce · 06-01-2017 5:50pm

Cassandra Green Typo wrote: »

Not something which would bother me, kinda like lads walking around wearing lifting belts and gloves, or Tapout gear.

I've even seen lads come into Northwood wearing MMA gloves LOL.

What's wrong with wearing gloves? I feel I have a much better grip on weights when wearing gloves and don't sweat.
On top of that considering that 50% of people out there don't wash their hands after they go for a pee that alone is a good reason to wear gloves.

OK, MMA gloves is obviously retarded.

AnneFrank · 06-01-2017 5:53pm

Killgore Trout wrote: »

I don't get it either. The hoodie top, and track suit for that matter, are sports clothing, what is the problem with sports clothing to the gym? Whats next? Slagging the lads in the fast lane of the swimming pool for wearing speedos?

Speedos !! Come on, no man in their right mind should wear these.
Apart from that, i couldn't care less what anyone wears

Alf Veedersane · 06-01-2017 6:43pm

TripleAce wrote: »

What's wrong with wearing gloves? I feel I have a much better grip on weights when wearing gloves and don't sweat.

Chalk. Gloves are only marginally better for grip than sweaty hands. But grip is never going to be particularly good when you have material between hand and bar.

JayRoc · 06-01-2017 8:03pm

I wore a hoodie when training tonight, because the place was freezing. I put the hood up while squatting, for obvious reasons.

I desperately hope this doesn't make me a shaper, particularly as I was training alone in my own gym.

(Walking around a commercial gym with your hood up? That does make you come across as a shaper, and I can only assume it's what anyone's talking about when they ask why people wear hoodies in gyms. Otherwise I'm absolutely ****ing baffled)

Mr_Muffin · 06-01-2017 8:06pm

Is this what it has come to?

Next time you see someone wear a hoodie in the gym ask them why they are wearing it, simple.

dazza161989 · 06-01-2017 8:13pm

Buy equipment and train at home!! No gym idiots to contend with!

Powerhouse · 06-01-2017 8:41pm

Killgore Trout wrote: »

I don't get it either. The hoodie top, and track suit for that matter, are sports clothing, what is the problem with sports clothing to the gym? Whats next? Slagging the lads in the fast lane of the swimming pool for wearing speedos?

In fairness, hoodie tops (and tracksuits) have become more than sports clothing. Hence the problem with their reputations. I don't think anyone has a problem with sports clothing per se. Not sure the speedo comparison holds up in that sense.

Powerhouse · 06-01-2017 8:44pm

bluewolf wrote: »

Or any time... you don't want it to be roasting if you're working up a sweat like

I never mentioned "roasting" or particularly warm even. What I said was "adequate heat" - so that you don't start off freezing in the morning.

Nervous Wreck · 06-01-2017 9:38pm

Powerhouse wrote: »

I never mentioned "roasting" or particularly warm even. What I said was "adequate heat" - so that you don't start off freezing in the morning.

Tetchy.

Powerhouse · 06-01-2017 9:46pm

Nervous Wreck wrote: »

Tetchy.

Just pointing out that what I said was quite different to what some people took up. Wouldn't be my idea of tetchy.

Alf Veedersane · 06-01-2017 9:59pm

7 pages about wearing a hoodie in the gym.

Wow.

06-01-2017 10:00pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

7 pages about wearing a hoodie in the gym.

Wow.

2 pages

HandsomeDan · 06-01-2017 11:43pm

gutenberg · 08-01-2017 5:38pm

AnneFrank wrote: »

Speedos !! Come on, no man in their right mind should wear these.
Apart from that, i couldn't care less what anyone wears

In fairness, swimmers also have a 'code' about what people wear. Most decent male swimmers that I've seen do actually wear Speedos (nowadays they are more like little shorts than the really skimpy brief!). Any guy that shows up in knee-length tight shorts, I automatically think that he believes himself a quasi-Michael Phelps, since he's wearing the shorts that they wear at the Olympics, but then he starts swimming and it's usually more akin to drowning, slowly. And if you show up in board shorts, then forget about it

Mellor · 09-01-2017 12:15am

This thread and the attitudes in it are bizarre.
If these things bother you really need to look at yourself. Come across as elitist snobbery tbh.

IvoryTower · 09-01-2017 12:35am

I forgot my shorts today and had to wear my running tights, Fk the haters, had a great session

rondog · 09-01-2017 5:08pm

There is absolutely no reason to wear a hoodie up in the gym unless you are
1) on a Justin bieber level of famous and trying to hide
2)On the run.

09-01-2017 5:08pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Not in my experience.

The guys lifting the heaviest weights are, more often than not, the soundest ones.

no it my experience. More often than not, they have set routines, use tons of weights, do huge amounts of sets and are very particular about who they let work on, because of this, they're not the soundest.

They're not arseholes either but in my experience, not the soundest. most of the GAA lads are sound, often working up in the big shmoke and are good laugh but seriously hard trainers.

Alf Veedersane · 09-01-2017 5:44pm

rusty cole wrote: »

no it my experience. More often than not, they have set routines, use tons of weights, do huge amounts of sets and are very particular about who they let work on, because of this, they're not the soundest.

They're not arseholes either but in my experience, not the soundest. most of the GAA lads are sound, often working up in the big shmoke and are good laugh but seriously hard trainers.

If memory serves me, there was an annoying gym behaviour thread and you seemed to be in a gym with disproportionate amount of gimps.

Maybe my memory does not serve me well, however.

That said, why is having a set training program, using a lot of plates and doing lots of sets such a black mark against someone?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 09-01-2017 6:47pm

Savage workout this afternoon. Legs are in bits. Totally forgot to take my hoodie off though so it doesn't count. Have to do legs again tomorrow.

Oink · 09-01-2017 7:59pm

I don't see what the big deal is.
I'll judge you in my head because of your hoodie, because of your black runners, your white runners, your shirt, your long hair, your short hair, or your bald head. Or just generally because you're standing there.

But I surely don't expect anyone to give a sh!t about what I think!!!

So wear your ball-squeezing tights, enjoy your workout - you can ignore the look of disgust on my face :-)

gutenberg wrote: »

And if you show up in board shorts, then forget about it

Whatevs. My window frontage is on a strictly need-to-know basis, so board shorts ftw.

Deshi Basara · 09-01-2017 8:17pm

It could be that some people are body conscious?

It could also be their training requires long rest intervals and wearing a hoody keeps them warm? Primarily strength training for a nervous system response.

I doubt it's a style thing, being honest.

It's actually kid of shocking to see such a long thread over hoodies given the mad things people wear in the gym these days.

idnkph · 09-01-2017 8:19pm

Amazed how for this thread got on an absolute non issue. Is this the ladies lounge I clicked on by mistake?

Jodotman · 09-01-2017 8:27pm

I wear a hoodie in the gym. I'd take it off on the threadmill.

I just find it very comfortable when doing weights and to keep warm when cold. No other reason.

09-01-2017 9:03pm

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Alf Veedersane wrote: »

If memory serves me, there was an annoying gym behaviour thread and you seemed to be in a gym with disproportionate amount of gimps.

Maybe my memory does not serve me well, however.

That said, why is having a set training program, using a lot of plates and doing lots of sets such a black mark against someone?

why is having an opinion on it such a black mark against me? its just an opinion, based on my experience, I'm in northwood and flyefit so if you class it as gimpsville then, again, that's your opinion.

you can stalk my remarks on other threads and quote all you want, I'm speaking in the context of this thread. WTF..It's always the same on these fitness threads, the usual crowd not taking a point from us mere mortals, getting the hump and then all backslapping each other with thanks!!

I dont think there's really anything wrong with wearing a hoodie, leggings, a tutu or leather chaps. What I don't like is bad manners hence my remarks on eponymous "bad behaviour thread". I suppose you'd call me an arse if I kindly asked you not to include me and half the gym in your selfies too eh.

Brian? · 09-01-2017 9:57pm

rusty cole wrote: »

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why is having an opinion on it such a black mark against me? its just an opinion, based on my experience, I'm in northwood and flyefit so if you class it as gimpsville then, again, that's your opinion.

you can stalk my remarks on other threads and quote all you want, I'm speaking in the context of this thread. WTF..It's always the same on these fitness threads, the usual crowd not taking a point from us mere mortals, getting the hump and then all backslapping each other with thanks!!

I dont think there's really anything wrong with wearing a hoodie, leggings, a tutu or leather chaps. What I don't like is bad manners hence my remarks on eponymous "bad behaviour thread". I suppose you'd call me an arse if I kindly asked you not to include me and half the gym in your selfies too eh.

Easy there horse. I left this open because it's light hearted. If it starts engendering ill will towards either regular or newer posters I'll lock and delete it. Everyone is welcome here, everyone deserves an opinion, but let's keep it polite.

Alf Veedersane · 09-01-2017 10:40pm

rusty cole wrote: »

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why is having an opinion on it such a black mark against me? its just an opinion, based on my experience, I'm in northwood and flyefit so if you class it as gimpsville then, again, that's your opinion.

you can stalk my remarks on other threads and quote all you want, I'm speaking in the context of this thread. WTF..It's always the same on these fitness threads, the usual crowd not taking a point from us mere mortals, getting the hump and then all backslapping each other with thanks!!

I dont think there's really anything wrong with wearing a hoodie, leggings, a tutu or leather chaps. What I don't like is bad manners hence my remarks on eponymous "bad behaviour thread". I suppose you'd call me an arse if I kindly asked you not to include me and half the gym in your selfies too eh.

I asked why it's such a black mark in your eyes that someone has a structured program, needs a lot of weight and does a lot of volume.

Not whatever you misread it as saying.

But well done on the insults. Cutting.

09-01-2017 11:33pm

thanks Brian, yes it's light hearted but as you can see even the casual drop in has noted how easily insulted regulars in this thread get, and how they seem to have the mods ears, at times.

to start from fresh then. I personally dont think gym attire is even worthy of debate, I've heard people take issue with hoodies to GAA shorts to full face's of make up etc, that stuff wouldn't even raise my radar. It's the hogging all the weights and not allowing newbies to work in, the taking selfies which include passers by who like their privacy by the way, the walking up a packed gym on your HANDS like a carnie or fossets juggler, the running around gym mats in your bare smelly feet and just the lack of common sense, consideration and cop-on that bothers me really.

apologies if I offended ALF I just felt the mention of my post on a previous thread, well... bordered on the personal to be fair. I'm sure you're lovely so let's shake on it and grow as people, what's say you.

back to topic, no bones broken and all that. :-)

Alf Veedersane · 09-01-2017 11:38pm

rusty cole wrote: »

thanks Brian, yes it's light hearted but as you can see even the casual drop in has noted how easily insulted regulars in this thread get, and how they seem to have the mods ears, at times.

to start from fresh then. I personally dont think gym attire is even worthy of debate, I've heard people take issue with hoodies to GAA shorts to full face's of make up etc, that stuff wouldn't even raise my radar. It's the hogging all the weights and not allowing newbies to work in, the taking selfies which include passers by who like their privacy by the way, the walking up a packed gym on your HANDS like a carnie or fossets juggler, the running around gym mats in your bare smelly feet and just the lack of common sense, consideration and cop-on really that bothers me really.

apologies if I offended ALF I just felt the mention of my post on a previous thread, well... bordered on the personal really. I'm sure you're lovely so let's shake on it and grow as people, what's say you.

back to topic, no bones broken and all that. :-)

I wasn't having a go at you. We're largely in agreement.

I just wondered why following a programme and using what they need is bad behaviour. Unless it's just the general behaviour of people you have in mind from your gym who are generally arsey along with the above.

Group hug and move on!

09-01-2017 11:50pm

Running around gym mats in bare feet sounds yuck

Brian? · 10-01-2017 12:24am

bluewolf wrote: »

Running around gym mats in bare feet sounds yuck

It's liberating

10-01-2017 9:11am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I wasn't having a go at you. We're largely in agreement.

I just wondered why following a programme and using what they need is bad behaviour. Unless it's just the general behaviour of people you have in mind from your gym who are generally arsey along with the above.

Group hug and move on!

ah I see, ok. No I actually have a really structured regimen, I use my stopwatch between sets and all that, and I train hard. I just have, on occasion asked If I could work in with the same type of lads (heavy lifters) and found them less accommodating than I'd expect, not a black mark but just my experience. I'll let anyone work in or I'll share weights when scarce too, sometime to my detriment but you live and learn and all that.

realistically there's more sound people in the gyms than idiots but such is the nature of the idiocy that it sticks on the floor like a stain, so you remember it more. it's funny most times but like the feet thing and the taking photos in "CHANGING ROOMS" that to me is just not acceptable.

anyways so HOOODIES eh, who knew!!

AnneFrank · 10-01-2017 9:55am

Using the hair dryer to dry nether regions openly in the dressing room makes my soul shudder on a regular basis,
i went to the gym last night and could hardly get in it was that busy, roll on feb when it gets back to normal

10-01-2017 11:47am

AnneFrank wrote: »

Using the hair dryer to dry nether regions openly in the dressing room makes my soul shudder on a regular basis,
i went to the gym last night and could hardly get in it was that busy, roll on feb when it gets back to normal

northwood by chance?? I was in Northwood last night and had to do the mandatory stalk and strike, to get a parking space. Inside was pretty packed alright.

AnneFrank · 10-01-2017 11:55am

Hi Rusty, No Ben dunnes in Carlisle, it was madness i've never seen so many people.
It's like every january i guess

Wearing hoodies in the gym

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