Getting GEARED up for the Gym

Well, now that we are thinking about joining a gym, we will need some cute work-out gear. At PF where I probably will end up joining, you don't need anything special. My friend and I once saw a guy with a bunch of garbage bags taped together with duck tape for a work out suit. I won't tell you where the duck tape was; but let's just say it was a laugh.

I don't like to spend a lot of money on clothes to sweat in ... however I do like clean clothes every day. I see people (men especially) pull out the same stinky, sweaty outfit from their bag day after day. I'll tell you this ... you don't want to get onto the machine next to that person unless you have a nose clip. The rule should be "clean clothes from skin out".

Now, I have found that Gabriel Brothers is a good place to buy cheap work out clothes. You can get all kinds of thing there, but especially cheap large size t-shirts. I got a few with some cute sayings that are just perfect for your work out humor. You clothes should be comfortable and never tight. How some of these young girls work out in this tight stuff is beyond me. Plus, most gyms don't allow jeans, buttons and snaps, etc. -- things that will rub and scratch their equipment.

However, if you are going to buy cheap shoes -- think again. When I first started the gym, I thought I had to have sneakers in all kinds of cute color combinations. I hit Pay Less and Walmart and boy was that a mistake. You should have good shoes on your feet at all times...this is one place not to skimp. My most recent purchase was a pair of the toning trainers from the Avon book == made by Curves. They are very comfortable and are supposed to be good for your feet and legs.

Believe me, when you put cheap shoes on your feet for the gym, you will know it. I had one pair that looked wonderful but I ran them over and when I put them on my feet, I was walking on the sides. Obviously, not the thing to do!!!! Also, your gym shoes should be just that ... gym shoes. You shouldn't wear them for work, play, running around the Mall shopping or any other activity. They should be for working out only.

Now, I've got the shoes. I've got the clothes. All I need is that little extra push of effort.