Living Well (and Looking Good) is the Best Revenge
Nov 6th, 2009 by Ealeal
So with the winter holiday season looking ahead, you’re probably already considering the inevitable New Year’s resolutions to follow. If you’re anything like me, it means you’ll end up vowing to yourself – and anyone around you who could still stand to listen – that you’ll give up on Diet Coke lunches. You’ll refrain from listing Peanut M&Ms as a food group in its own right, and thus defend your right to exist solely on these babies. And you’ll probably cough up the cash for a gym membership – good for you! Go on with your fit self, but keep in mind that when it comes to breaking a sweat, fashionistas need to check their ego and wardrobes at the door. Case in point? What NOT to wear to the gym.
In this video from ExerciseTV, personal trainer and fitness “it girl” Zen Gray walks you through a list of fitnes fashion faux-pas to be avoided – after all, the point of going to the gym is to work out, tone up and feel awesome about yourself!
Zen Gray’s Fitness Fashion No-No’s:
1. Legwarmers: while they may look cool (FAME nostalgia, anyone?), legwarmers may actually cause you great discomfort when burning calories at the gym. Please, ladies – save these for your dance classes or for the next Eighties revival.
2. Bling: Ditch the chunky bling and clanky metals when hitting the gym for a workout. Intricate and dangly jewelry can get caught on your clothes or towel, or even worse, the machinery you’re using for your workout. The best accessory for working out? A bottle of water – it’ll keep you cool, too.
3. Perfume: Remember Pepe Le Pew? You don’t want to smell like him when you work out. Spare yourself (and other gym-goers) the unpleasantness of scents gone wrong, and ditch your perfume when heading to your local fitness center. Instead, opt for a lightweight deodorant which will keep you dry and comfortable.
4. A Hole in One: Sweats or workout garments that have holes anywhere near the crotch are probably a bad idea, not to mention one awkward fashion statement. Leave these at home, folks!
5. Sweaty T: Heading to the gym? Leave your sweaty tee at home, or better yet – toss it! Look for lightweight cottons and “smart fabrics” meant for working out and breaking a sweat in.
6. Make Up Madness: If you’re going to the gym with the intent of doing more than watching, don’t paint on a perfect face before leaving the house! You’ll end up a drippy mess, not to mention nothing is sexy about clogged pores.
7. Too-Short Shorts: Shorts are a hot item and provide freedom of movement when working out, but please – if your shorts expose more bum than a buff bod, leave them at home. What works for Kylie on the dance floor was not necessarily meant to pump iron in.
Zen and Exercise TV are amazing! She is really funny, but also delivers some pretty important information that we all need to hear from time to time.
I love The Skinny, Zen Gray is too funny, you should watch her other ones on ExerciseTV! She actually recommends some really good workouts and healthy living ideas.