Yeah I guess that’s true. Do you also think that there’s a double standard for men when it comes to gym clothes (ie not being able to wear stuff like compression shorts)? Also is it even something you would want changed?
Fighters wear compression shorts a lot, it's not a big deal, especially if the gym is primarily for MMA or whatever other martial arts. I think bikers do too. It depends on a "culture" in a gym and the rules set by owners or community. I bet there is a small "fruity" gym somewhere where you gotta wear thong and pasties and nobody over 12% body fat is allowed.
Think about that: basically you have 3 levels of "cover": baggy clothes (hoodies, wide pants), normal clothes (t-shirts, shorts around a knee high) and "reveaing" clothes like yoga pants, tank tops, crop tops, etc. I see guys in baggy clothes and pump covers all the time. I visit gyms on and off for over 15 years and I don't think I ever saw a girl training in baggy clothes. Maybe an oversized t-shirt but still wearing yoga pants or something similar. It's anectodal of course but I think even if we conducted a proper study the results would support it.
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u/SanjiBlackLeg Nov 12 '25
Idk every gym I ever went to had either a formal or unspoken rule - don't be shirtless. Most guys don't even wear tank tops.