Does A Cute Outfit For The Gym Really Matter?

By Virginia

January, 2025

     It’s the new year! Which means it’s time to start tackling those New Year’s resolutions you wrote in your notes app two weeks ago. One of those, I’d hope (if you aren’t already doing it), is getting into the gym and increasing your daily movement—maybe to look snatched in the bikini you didn’t fit into last summer. Or, whatever your reasons may be, it’s pretty obvious at this point that exercise and good health habits pave the way for you to feel, move, and look like your best self.


 

     But let’s be real: the motivation that comes with the new year fades as quickly as it appears. While the huge influx of new gym-goers dwindles by mid-January, it’s important not to let that wave sweep you out the door, too.

 

     So, how can you give yourself an extra boost of motivation? Believe it or not, what you wear to the gym actually has a bigger impact on your consistency than you might think. Now, don’t panic—I’m not telling you to buy a whole new wardrobe of athletic clothes or toss out what you already have. At the end of the day, a new gym set can only take you so far. Your deeper reasons for exercising—not just looking cute—are what truly build discipline. There will be days when even your favorite gym outfit won’t be enough to get you moving. But by then, you’ll probably have already experienced some rewards from your hard work, and those will be your best motivators.

 

     That said, let’s not totally dismiss the power of fashion in the gym. According to The Sun, “A survey by gym wear brand Barbell Apparel found 79% of people believe owning great workout clothes is an important step toward fitness success, and 85% said looking cool while working out gave them more confidence.”

 

     This is something I always mention to new clients who struggle with getting to the gym on their own. If dressing to impress is something you do for work, then why not do it for yourself at the gym? At the end of the day, you’re showing up for you. If you can’t give yourself the effort to dress nicely for an activity that’s entirely for your benefit, what are you doing? You owe it to yourself to show up as your best!

 

     Now, your “best” will look different on some days, and that’s okay. Not every day will be chipper and grandiose (spoiler: that’s reality). Personally, on the days I’d rather stay home binge-watching my favorite early 2000s TV shows, I know I can hype myself up for the gym by dressing a little cuter. Maybe I wear my yoga pants that make my booty look amazing and the gym shirt that gives me an hourglass silhouette. Boom—just like that, I’m more excited to hit my workout.

 

     A nice outfit that makes you feel confident can truly lift your spirits. So, give yourself the gift of a gym outfit that makes you feel beautiful, because you already are! It’s just about convincing yourself of that fact so you can crush your workout with more energy and less self-doubt.

 

     Another way to feel confident in the gym is by working with a trainer who can guide you through workouts designed to expedite your progress and make you feel stronger than ever. If that sounds good to you, book a consultation call and I’ll get you on track. Just show up in your best outfit—I know you’ll look amazing.

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