fiddle-on Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Why, oh why does the fitness industry assume all women are working out to be ogled? I went looking for new workout shorts a week ago. I'm a woman, and while I don't mind leggings, they're kind of warm for summer. So I wanted shorts. But I don't like feeling as though I'm showing the world my butt, plus short shorts ride up a LOT. So I need mid-thigh length or longer. I browsed the womens section and couldn't find anything I wanted. It was all capri length leggings with no pockets, or shorts that just barely covered my butt. I tried the men's' section. Bonanza! Practically all of the shorts there were what I was looking for. The fell past mid-thigh, had pockets, and were light weight. I bought 2 pairs of great shorts for the price of one pair of leggings. It will be a long time before I hit up the women's workout pants again. 2 Quote Karen Otherwise know as Fiddle Current Challenge https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/108280-fiddle-eats-less-and-fiddles *********************** Past Challenges: Jan 2016, Feb 2016, March 2016, April 2016, May 2016, June/July2016, July/August 2016, Sept/Oct 2016, Nov 2016, May 2017 *********************** Link to comment
IslandGirl_Becks Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I worked out for years in guys shorts. They didn't fit so well when I put on some weight (it all went to my hips), but today my bf's old soccer shorts are still my favorite back-up gym shorts! Yaaaay for not feeling hoochy while bending over to dead lift! 1 Quote We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle Arian, arian, zehetzen da burnia. -Basque proverb Frisian Shieldmaiden level 12 (STR:16) (DEX:16) (STA:23) (CON:22) (WIS:17) (CHA:15) Challenges: 11/12.14 - 1/2.15 - 2/3.15 - 15.4/5 - 15.6/7 - 15.7/9 - 16.1 - 16.3 - 16.4 - 16.5 - 16.10 - 16.11 - 16.12 - 17.1 - 17.2 2017 Goals: Maintain BW BS, 100kg DL - Muscle Up - 1/2 Marathon Condition - Abs Link to comment
Steaky Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I don't quite understand why those types of shorts are only available in mens sections. Most of them, in my opinion, are unisex. 2 Quote My curent challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/83866-steakys-feline-friends/ Link to comment
miss_marissa Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I find that running shorts for women usually aren't terrible length wise. I have a few pairs of these and find them ok: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=207372082 Quote Current Challenge # 39 | #38 | #37 | #36 | #35 |#34 | #33 | #32 | #31 | #30 | #29 | #28 | #27 | #26 | #25 | # 24 | #23 | #22 | #21 | #20 | #19 | #18 | #17 | #16 | #15 | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9| #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 | Battle Log Instagram | Goodreads Link to comment
Jord Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 My problem is that I really want something like this but with a slightly longer inseam. Even 8" seams short. Maybe I just have long thighs. If I take a piece of paper, which is 8.5" on the one side, it still only goes half-way down my thigh. Anyone every seen something that goes closer to the knee? http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1031044&vid=1&pid=353161182 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
Jord Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm a moron, I see now that they also have ones in 10" inseam. But still looking for similar options if people have suggestions. Especially since they only have small and medium left in that style. That's not going to fit me! Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
Steaky Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Have you tried looking at basketball shorts? They tend to be longer & baggier. Not sure what the price difference will be though Quote My curent challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/83866-steakys-feline-friends/ Link to comment
Mike_d85 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I keep complaining that men's shorts are too long so I'm getting a real kick out of this. My wife loves working out in her rugby shorts. She wears some compression shorts under them though... that's a whole other ogling problem. 1 Quote My Battle Log I'm on Strava for my running now. Check out Kick! too. You unlock gear with your progress on Strava. Link to comment
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