What to Wear to College Gym Class

All of the best outfit ideas for a gym class at your university!

Physical education classes are typically required for students high-school aged and under, but when you get to college it becomes an elective. Whether you’re super into fitness or not, there can be a lot of benefits to continuing to take gym classes in college!

One such benefit is the lack of uniform! Many middle and high schools will have gym uniforms for their students— which usually aren’t very flattering. But in college, chances are you’ll be able to wear whatever workout gear you want.

Not sure what to wear to a college gym class? You’ll want to make sure you have some cute athleticwear options in your closet; no more oversized tee shirts and the same pair of baggy gym shorts. Buy whatever works best for you, and you might find you enjoy working out more than you ever have before! In this article we’re going to cover:

• Why college gym class is so important
• What to wear to a college gym class

Importance of College Gym Class

You may be skeptical of continuing to take gym classes in college, especially when you finally have the option not to. There are only so many credits you can take in a semester, and it makes sense to want to get the hard ones out of the way, but don’t overlook gym classes on the schedule!

There’s a reason why gym class is typically required through high school, however, and you might want to keep taking physical education as you pursue a higher education because of it!

The bottom line? Gym class is super good for you! Even if it can sometimes be tiring, many people consider gym class to be just as important as academics. You’ve probably heard this before, but just 30 minutes of daily exercise can be instrumental in improving one’s overall physical health.

Increased exercise has been shown to lengthen life expectancy, lessen risk of disease, and even benefit mental health— so it’s not just your physical wellbeing that’s at stake.

Young people often struggle with body image issues as a result of weight gain, and around the age people begin attending college is typically when metabolism slows down. Getting into a routine of regular exercise could be a way to help solve this problem.

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Additionally, exercise causes the body to release endorphins. Listening to some of your favorite music while you work out could be a great way to get your mind out of a funk.

To that end, working out alone is all well and good, but taking a gym class ensures that you commit to doing so. It also adds a social interaction aspect— you could easily make friends with the people in your class that have the same interests as you! After all, gym was one of the only classes in elementary, middle, and high school where you’re not only allowed, but encouraged to talk!

Gym class is super important because, if taught right, it can promote healthy habits for children and increase coordination and flexibility. Most public school gym classes also offer a rotation of activities, so there’s something that every kid will enjoy. Many gym classes could be the introduction to a lifelong love for a sport or activity!

College gym classes won’t be quite like the ones you took as a kid— but if you embrace those differences, chances are it might be even better!

How is Gym Class in College Different

For starters, though gym class introduces you to many new activities when you’re a kid, many college-aged teenagers and adults know what types of exercise they do or don’t like by the time they begin attending a university.

Plenty of universities likely have gym classes that include a broad spectrum of sports, but one of the great things about college gym classes is that you can choose a specific one you want to take. Classes that focus on yoga, on cycling, on sports— all of these may be available to you, so you should check your course catalog to see what the options are.

As previously mentioned, gym class can improve upon students’ mental health as well as physical. Research has found that gym classes or a gym being accessible on campus may improve college students’ performance in other classes as well, even if it’s not an academic course.

Gym classes in college can offer a much-needed break in their schedule from the exams, papers, and strict deadlines that will be given to them by their other professors. Giving your mind downtime is super important, and gym class could be a way to do that and still earn college credit!

And speaking of schedules— you don’t have to take a gym class that you’ll have every day, and you don’t even need to take one every semester! But regardless of when you decide to take it, a physical education course will doubtlessly help get you into a regular workout routine that will be social and specialized.

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The athletic attire you wear to your gym class in college can even be worn under other circumstances! Many college students may worry about going to another class right after gym— they may live off campus, or have back to back courses scheduled. Fortunately, there’s plenty of athleticwear that can also be worn to work, so it would definitely work in class, too!

A recent study has found that, typically, college-level gym classes are only taken by those that are already interested in fitness. The elective nature of the classes at the university level does ensure that everyone who is there wants to be there, but even if you don’t have prior interest in fitness, you can still take a course and develop a brand new and healthy hobby! 

And even if you’re not in school, a gym membership can also be a great way to stay active as the temperature cools down in the fall!

What to Wear to a College Gym Class

There are plenty of great ways to look super cute while working out, and you need look no further than here to find out what to wear to a college gym class. You want clothes that are both cute and comfortable— luckily for you, all Dona Jo athleticwear finds that balance.

Clothing that makes you feel good should be the top priority for when you go to the gym,  and that’s in all ways— you should feel confident and comfortable in equal measure. Lightweight and stretchy fabrics are the best way to do so, and clothes that offer plenty of coverage are also great for when you’re moving around.

Clothes aren’t the only important thing to make sure you’re comfortable, though— you should also avoid wearing jewelry so it doesn’t get caught on anything. Always bring a hair tie or clip so that your hair won’t get in your way, either!

In terms of the cuteness level, Dona Jo has you covered. Matching sets, bright colors, minimalistic style, full coverage, sports bras and spandex— we have it all, and we have countless options for you to choose from.

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Picking out an outfit for a college gym class can be difficult, but Dona Jo makes it easy!