sweaty people who exercise yet hate summer... tell me about your workout clothes.

[Anonymous]

I hate summer. I would gladly workout in a meat locker, if possible. But I'm not comfortable working out nearly naked, and prefer a crop top (more coverage than a sporta bra) and need 6" compression shorts for my thunder thighs.

But I need something that is comfortable, supportive, fast drying, and doesn't make me feel horribly secure. I will sweat through my ass and underbook just walking out the door, in July. I'd prefer it to not show.

Please recommend your summer (outdoor) workout clothes, fellow sweaty people.

[Anonymous]

What kind of workouts do you do? Why do you need to hide your sweat? I workout daily, sweat a TON, and there’s no way I could hide it.

Anyway, I wear cropped leggings and sports bras and know that I’ll be sweaty. I don’t sweat any more or less than if I wear running shorts. This problem isn’t one that can be solved by clothing, IME.

[Anonymous]

My favorite top for summer workouts is a sports bra with one of those workout tank tops with the huge arm openings. I have them both cropped and normal length. It's a little bit of coverage so I'm not just working out in a bra (sometimes I'm okay with this but I also run through neighborhoods where men catcall and can be obnoxious, so I like having more coverage sometimes), but because there is no fabric around my armpits, I can just sweat freely. The longer length ones I sometimes like if I'm really sweating a lot because I can use them to dry off my face. I can tie them up a little if I want the fabric off my waist.

I actually still wear leggings a lot in hot weather because I like the coverage and compression. I buy a lot of "naked feel" leggings in black or or patterns that won't show sweat. CRZ Yoga on Amazon has some good ones that are reasonably priced and hold up well -- mine are on year 3 or 4 of being in have rotation and doing great. I also have some workout shorts I will wear when it's just impossibly hot, but mostly I reserve those just for classes or working out at home. I don't feel comfortable running in short because I have had bad experiences with men being aggressive and I just don't want to draw more attention to myself. Some men are absolute pigs.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand. Are you working out indoors? If so AC? I workout throughout the entire summer without skipping a beat. Doesn’t matter how hot it is outside of the AC is cranking If you’re running or working out outside maybe switch to running shorts that are wicking and breathable. And switch to mornings before it gets too hot.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Outdoors, I run/walk/hike, depending on my mood or schedule. I'm out the door when it's still dark, but it's still effing hot and humid at 5am. I'll sweat when I run when it's 20 degrees, so I'm sweating as soon as I head out the door outside when it's 75+ (and 95% humidity).

I need something comfortable, breathable, fast drying, but not skimpy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Outdoors, I run/walk/hike, depending on my mood or schedule. I'm out the door when it's still dark, but it's still effing hot and humid at 5am. I'll sweat when I run when it's 20 degrees, so I'm sweating as soon as I head out the door outside when it's 75+ (and 95% humidity).

I need something comfortable, breathable, fast drying, but not skimpy.

I’m 11:48 - I’ve logged tons of early morning miles in this area in the summer - what you’re asking for does not exist. The least bad options are things like compression leggings, running shorts with built-in underwear, and tops like UA Heatgear. Nothing dries quickly in hot, humid weather. The sweat is not going to evaporate in hot, humid weather. You need to find something that will minimize chafing and not be heavy material so as to hold the sweat (e.g., no cotton shirts).

[Anonymous]

I wear bike shorts from Athleta that are very cool and moisture wicking. I also have the Amazon brands like CRZ and colorfulkoala, but they are a bit thicker and not as cooling.

I like the Aurora crop (like a longline bra but not super compressive) on top from Athleta. Neither seems to show much sweat, or perhaps I just don’t notice it.

[Anonymous]

I agree you’re just going to soak through. I wear black biker shorts or capris leggings and a looser top that lets the air in. Any color but black is going to show more butt sweat.

[Anonymous]

Off topic a bit but how does CRZ on Amazon compare in size to athleta? I can wear a small in athleta leggings.

[Anonymous]

I sweat a ton and my favorite brand of workout clothes (particularly leggings) is UnderArmour heat gear. You can buy the leggings on Amazon for a decent price. They might be UA’s outlet line, which IMO, works just as well.

[Anonymous]

I sweat a ton and just wear Athleta capri-length or cropped leggings and a wicking t-shirt. All In Motion t’s from Target proved surprisingly great last summer. I do have running shorts, which I’ll occasionally break out if I’m out super early morning or at dusk but I hate when I sweat buckets and they stick to my upper thighs on really gross DC days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Off topic a bit but how does CRZ on Amazon compare in size to athleta? I can wear a small in athleta leggings.

Same sizing. I would get small in both, unless we are talking about the fleece lined versions which run larger.

[Anonymous]

This morning was perfect. I hate the humidity. I'm a heavyset (Male) jogger. I wear good running shorts and a t-shirt that just gets sopping wet. I probably look like the Michelin man wrapped in a wet bandage. I don't really care at this stage of life. Just happy to be pain-free and continuing to run/fastwalk at my age. I just live with the sweat when it's hot.

[Anonymous]

I do not work out outside in the summer. I exercise inside. I wear leggings, fitted tee shirt, sports bra. I aim the fan on me. I shower immediately after.

[Anonymous]

I look for 100% cotton, which can be a challenge to find. I do find it at resale shops in good shape. I stay way from anything polyester in the summer -- whether I am working out, or not. Wearing polyester/rayon blends is like wearing a greenhouse, and can cause rash lines from sweat along the bra line and underwear line. You need to let your skin breathe.