Cubicle Fashionista: Corporate gyms - you never know who you might see

After a workout I tend to look like I am about to die. If a man can see me at the gym and still be attracted to me, then he must be blind. The particular problem with corporate gyms and gyms close to the workplace is that you may run into the more senior members of your office. As a result, what you wear and do at the gym may affect your colleagues perceptions of you.

Exercising is always going to be a positive thing. When people see that you take care of yourself and are motivated to get out there and do something, they know you are healthy and motivated in other areas of your life. For guys, there is much to be said about not being a douche at the gym; for the ladies, remember the gym is for working out and people respect that.

Men please do not:

Come to Body Pump and proceed to lift weights so heavy that everyone is concerned that you will injure yourself with your poor form. You do not look strong and manly, you look stupid.
Attempt to pick up women at the gym. This includes leering at women through the mirror.
Forget to wear deodorant. Have you ever wondered why I move treadmills when you come near me?
Wear jeans. I can't believe how many men wear jeans to the gym.
Wonder why people in the office don't take you seriously after they see you committing these crimes at the gym.

Women please do not:

Put makeup on to impress people at the gym.
Wear only a sports bra. Men will look, they can't help it, and you don't want those men to be your boss.
Forget to wear a bra at all. Your breasts will thank you.
Wear inappropriate shorts. Try your shorts on before you buy them. Do the downward dog in the change room and check in the mirror that your labia aren't hanging out. While you're at it check that your leggings/tights/capri things aren't see through when you bend over.
Wonder why your workmates don't take you seriously when they just spent an hour leering at your whore-ish outfit at the gym.

Gym clothes can be somewhat of a pain to buy. Would you rather a new pair of runners or a new pair of heels? Would you rather some running tops or a new dress? It's a hard world.

Eastbay

Eastbay sells Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Nike etc clothing, shoes and accessories for a lot cheaper than we get here in Australia. You can order online and shipping is around $33.00, which is definitely worthwhile considering the savings you get.

Adidas Shorts $19.99

Nike T-Shirt $24.99

Brooks Capri $39.99

Lululemon

Some people swear by Lululemon. I am still unsure of my position on the brand, but they seem to have some funky stuff. Maybe if I was as thin as the girl in their ads then I would feel more inclined to wear their clothing.