13 Terrible Style Fails at the Gym

People love making bizarre style choices when it comes to breaking a sweat.

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For a place where people work hard to improve their physical appearances, the gym is a haven for poor style decisions. It's not a hard concept to brick: lightweight shorts, running shoes, comfortable T-shirt. Man or woman, with slight variations, this setup will carry you through any workout without looking like a fool.

Whether they're hitting the weights or sprinting on the treadmill, people love to wear weird stuff to the gym. Ladies wearing heels, guys wearing anything from printed leotards to Batman costumes—all are fair game in pursuit of looking like a crazy person while breaking a sweat. These are Terrible Style Fails at the Gym.

Overalls (and a Chair) on the Treadmill

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Forget an iPod, Use an iPad

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Skinny Jeans

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A Family Affair

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High Heel Lifting

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Striped Leggings

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A Catsuit

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Knitting at the Gym

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The Dark Knight (of the Gym)

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Texas Onesie

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Low Riding

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Tights and Brights

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Leopard Print

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