A study examining women's gym experiences reveals that many feel judged based on their clothing choices and appearance, contributing to gym anxiety. Women reported worrying about the appropriateness of gym wear, unwanted male attention, and concerns over looking inexperienced. The research showed that 48% fear their underwear might be visible through leggings, with many discouraged from wearing shorts or crop tops due to body image issues. Dr. Emma Cowley highlighted the pervasive judgment that women face, impacting their workout choices and experiences.
Women just cannot win in the gym - often feeling judged for being too muscly if they are very fit, or feeling that they look like novices.
I'm too old, and my waist/stomach does not look good in a crop top.
Wearing new clothing sets and looking 'too' put together may make others take me less seriously.
Sometimes if I'm wearing leggings or shorts, I get insecure about camel toe even when wearing appropriate underwear.
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