Do you wear your cycling clothes when working out in a fitness center?
10-04-10, 03:00 AM
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Do you wear your cycling clothes when working out in a fitness center?
Do you wear your cycling outfits when working out in a fitness center?
Some people work out in a fitness center to keep fit when the weather doesn't permit it.
Of these, some wear whatever clothing items they set aside to work out in (i.e. tee-shirts, sweat pants, shorts, etc.).
I tried wearing old cycling jerseys, spandex bicycling shorts or bibs that have seen better days. I found out that wearing these clothing items helped wick away the sweat rather than absorb it.
Have any of you tried this? What do you think? Please discuss.
Some people work out in a fitness center to keep fit when the weather doesn't permit it.
Of these, some wear whatever clothing items they set aside to work out in (i.e. tee-shirts, sweat pants, shorts, etc.).
I tried wearing old cycling jerseys, spandex bicycling shorts or bibs that have seen better days. I found out that wearing these clothing items helped wick away the sweat rather than absorb it.
Have any of you tried this? What do you think? Please discuss.
10-04-10, 06:44 AM
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I just wear shorts and Ts... although I did wear cycling shorts a couple of times while on a stationary bike... then I decided it was the stationary bike that sucked... not the clothing.
10-04-10, 07:24 AM
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never. only exception would be in a spin class.
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The only thing I do in a fitness center is ride a stationary bike. I prefer to wear a wicking shirt and the type of shorts depends on the type of bike seat (since I'll be sitting on it for an hour or more). I have also found that a stiffer soled shoe is more comfortable for me than many running style shoes.
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10-05-10, 06:25 AM
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I've never been in a fitness center. I don't need to go someplace special to exercise. A $30 dumbbell set and a chin-up bar is all I need besides my own body weight to maintain whatever level of fitness I want to get to.
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