Hey guys, it's your boy A. Gym Wanker here! Tim's away from the blog this week (work and that) so he asked me to fill in and bring you my A-List style guide for looking hench in the gym. I love to lift, and the girls on Facebook love it too, so here's how you can make the most of what you've got.
Step 1: Footwear
Having the right pair of trainers in the gym is essential if you want everyone to know you're serious about looking good. Pick a mainstream sports brand that offers an extensive street range. I always opt for my Nike Air Max Ones as they give me that extra bit of height to compensate for my short man syndrome. Remember, it's all about picking a pair that say "I love to run, but you'll never actually see me doing it".
Step 2: Legwear
Keeping the downstairs department on a running theme, make sure you've got a slick pair of running tights to go with your trainers. Don't worry about it being 25°C indoors - after all, you'll be standing around doing nothing a lot so it's important to keep warm in between over-zealously encouraging your mates to bang out those last few reps. And remember, even though you're wearing leggings designed for running, at no point feel pressured to do any cardio.
Step 3: The Torso
If you take anything away from my style guide, make sure it is this bit. The torso is all about being as minimalistic as possible and flaunting what you've got. Pick out your favourite high street vest (perhaps that one you wore at Ushuaia this summer) and let it hang as low as possible. Everyone wants to see that side pec you've been working on, and if your nipple keeps popping out, so much the better! Loud vests are the best; find one with a catchy noun like 'Vibe' or 'Hype' on it and let other gym users know you're serious about fashion as well as lifting.
If vests aren't your thing, or you just can't find one that's low cut enough, why not go in the other direction and wear a super tight t-shirt? Just like running tights, under armour or skins look great on their own and will show off every last bit of definition. If you're on a budget, you may just want to wear one of your old t-shirts that's gotten a little small for you. Who cares if it rides halfway up your back?!? It's extra tight across your arms and shoulders and that's what the ladies have come to see.
On colder days, or if you're just warming up, it's always a good idea to wear a hoodie. Pop on your best Jack Wills/Hollister number and for added emphasis, keep the hood up. That way, you look dark and mysterious. No one will ask how many reps you've got left then!
Step 4: Headware
Whatever you're doing in the gym, you need a sick pair of headphones to complete the look. There's nothing to be said for being understated, so always have your Beats by Dre with you. It doesn't matter that the compressed sound quality of MP3 files means that you're hardly using any of its marketed capabilities, you've spent a lot of money on those and people need to know it.
But maybe ear cups aren't your thing. If so, a snapback will go a long way to ensuring your look isn't missed. Sure, the summer's over and you've no hair to keep out of your face, but you look great.
Step 6: Attitude
While having the right look will elevate you amongst your weight-lifting peers, you'll never be king of curling without the right behaviour. Make sure everything that you do is done so with unsolicited bravado. If you're having a conversation with your mate about a girl you've been texting, why not let the whole gym hear you. Perhaps you've a penchant for singing your favourite song out of tune? Give it a go - the gym's a place for sharing your vocal talents so don't be afraid to draw attention to yourself. And finally, make sure to ask the guy next to you whether he really is using those 15s. It's more than likely, even if he has just put them down, that he's finished with them. If for some reason he's not done, ask him how many sets he has left. It's not like he'll add on extra just to keep you waiting.
That's all from me! Tim should be back soon. I'm off to get another tattoo added to my really unique sleeve. Peace out.
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