What to Wear to the Gym When You Feel Self-Conscious

Walking into the gym feeling like everyone is watching is one of the most common reasons people skip sessions. The right kit will not train for you, but it removes one big source of that anxiety. Here is what to wear when you feel self-conscious.

Why the right kit helps

Gym anxiety often comes down to feeling exposed: worrying about see-through fabric, riding-up shorts or clothes that do not sit right. Removing those worries lets you focus on training instead of your outfit. Coverage, a secure fit and a clean look do a surprising amount for confidence.

What to wear

• Full-coverage seamless leggings that stay opaque through every movement, so see-through is never a thought. Start with the Empower Seamless Legging.
• A relaxed top or vest for as much or as little coverage as you want, like the Empower Seamless Top.
• A layer you can keep on, a zip top or tracksuit top, so you decide how covered you feel. Browse tracksuits and seamless essentials.
• Black and deep tones, which feel understated and hide sweat.

Fit beats everything

Confidence comes from kit that fits and stays put. Nothing shifts your focus faster than adjusting a waistband or tugging a hem mid-set. Get the fit right and you stop thinking about your clothes entirely.

The bottom line

You belong in the gym exactly as you are. The right kit simply removes one worry so you can get on with it: full coverage, a secure fit, a clean look. Explore the women's and men's collections and walk in with one less thing on your mind.

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