Alright, let’s talk about this gym bloomers thing. It sounds a bit funny, right? Honestly, it started pretty randomly for me. I was digging through some old boxes, looking for something else entirely, and found these old photos of my mom from way back. In one, she was doing some kind of exercise class, wearing these… well, puffy shorts. Bloomers, basically. It got me thinking.
See, I’d been hitting the gym pretty regular for a while. Same routine, same boring gym shorts, same everything. Got a bit stuck in a rut, you know? Everything’s so slick and technical now, all lycra and compression gear. Seeing that old photo just sparked something. Curiosity, mostly. Could you actually work out comfortably in something like that? Seemed kinda backwards.
Getting My Hands on Some
So, I decided, why not? Just as a little experiment. First off, finding them wasn’t easy. You can’t just walk into a sports store and ask for gym bloomers, they’d look at you like you had three heads. I spent a bit of time poking around online.
- Searched vintage clothing sites.
- Looked through costume shops (almost gave up here).
- Finally found some makers on smaller online platforms who did retro-style stuff.
I didn’t want actual vintage ones, probably fragile. Found a pair that looked sturdy enough, sort of modern take on the idea – baggy, elastic waist and legs, but made with more breathable fabric. Clicked order. Waited. Felt a bit silly, honestly.
The Actual Trial Run
When they arrived, I had a good laugh. They were… voluminous. Put them on. Felt weirdly airy after years of tighter gym shorts. First thought: are these gonna get caught on equipment? Are people gonna stare?
Decided to just go for it. Picked a quieter time at the gym. Walked in, feeling a bit self-conscious, not gonna lie. Headed straight for the treadmill to start. Here’s what went down:
Warm-up: Felt okay. Lots of room, no restriction. A bit too much room, maybe? Fabric swishing around.
Weights: This was interesting. Squats felt surprisingly free. Lunges too. Didn’t have that tight fabric pulling anywhere. But, doing anything lying down, like bench presses, felt awkward. Bunching up in places.
Cardio (Elliptical): Swish, swish, swish. The sound was noticeable. And they felt a bit… billowy. Not terrible, but definitely different. I kept thinking they looked ridiculous.
Did anyone stare? Maybe. Or maybe I was just paranoid. Got one or two funny looks, I think, but nobody said anything. Mostly people are just in their own zone at the gym, right?
So, What’s the Verdict?
Look, it was an interesting little experiment. Trying out these gym bloomers, or whatever you want to call them, definitely broke the monotony. Was it practical? Hmm, sort of. For certain things, like lifting, the freedom of movement was actually nice. For cardio or floor work, not so much.
Will I be wearing them regularly? Probably not. Sticking to my boring shorts mostly. It felt a bit like wearing a costume, and honestly, the modern stuff is popular for a reason – it generally works well. But doing it once was kinda fun. Reminded me not to take the whole gym thing too seriously. Sometimes you just gotta try something weird, just to see what happens. It’s like that time I tried switching my entire workout schedule just because my usual trainer left suddenly – you adapt, you try new things, sometimes it works, sometimes it’s just a story to tell. This is one of those stories.
