Wearing jewelry to the gym.
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
United States
October 3, 2017 12:16am CST
My fiancé & I joined the gym last month and he has guest privileges so my mom goes also. 
One thing is that I don't wear my diamond engagement ring. When I work out, my fingers tend to swell, it's uncomfortable, too flashy and I don't want to lose it.
I swear sometimes people may think I'm looking at them or staring, but really I'm looking beyond them - at my fiancé or my mom since we work out at different machines/areas.
I don't know if I am paranoid, but I may start wearing a dainty thin band or something.
Do you wear any jewelry to the gym? I do have my everyday diamond necklace and gold bracelet, but they don't get in the way of the gym. Also, one pet peeve are those recording in the gym for Instagram/Facebook.
One thing is that I don't wear my diamond engagement ring. When I work out, my fingers tend to swell, it's uncomfortable, too flashy and I don't want to lose it.
I swear sometimes people may think I'm looking at them or staring, but really I'm looking beyond them - at my fiancé or my mom since we work out at different machines/areas.
I don't know if I am paranoid, but I may start wearing a dainty thin band or something.
Do you wear any jewelry to the gym? I do have my everyday diamond necklace and gold bracelet, but they don't get in the way of the gym. Also, one pet peeve are those recording in the gym for Instagram/Facebook.12 people like this
16 responses
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
@LadyDuck Eeek! Yes, I never wore a ring to the gym. I do see many wearing the silicone rings though!
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@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby I prefer safety, one of my friend had a serious accident because she wore a ring that get caught into a machine.
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@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby Better to remove everything that could get stuck somewhere.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
3 Oct 17
No, no and no! I don't see why I should wear one to the gym because it's exercise. But I don't go to the gym either. I don't wear any kind of jewelry when cycling.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby I have jewelries from my childhood. I still have them and like you I get allergic reactions if the jewelry is not made of gold, silver or platinum. But I don't wear anything when I'm exercising.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
@toniganzon Oh yes! From my childhood I have the jewelry I used to wear too. I used to love wearing 7 bangles, I don't know the story behind it but they got annoying when I typed so I got one chain bracelet instead.
But then again, if I don't wear any jewelry I feel bare.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
I have everyday jewelry that I don't change. I've worn my earrings the same ones for over 10 years. My bracelet for at least 3 years and my necklace is newly given to me at my engagement. I don't change jewelry much because I can only wear real jewelry or I get an allergic reaction.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 Oct 17
I don't wear any jewelry when I am doing my exercise. I believe that my body should be free from those when exercising lest they get in my way and harm me instead.
I believe, in a gym where everyone is doing those workouts, jewelry is not appropriate.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Especially jewelry that dangle.
My necklace is very dainty and given to me by my mother in law so I don't take it off. If I did, I would probably lose it or get it tangled. For my bracelet, its a hard clasp to open.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
6 Oct 17
@SIMPLYD Yes! I don't have any dangling earrings.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby Besides, dangling earring can be caught on those some machines at the gym.
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@sabtraversa (12918)
• Italy
3 Oct 17
I don't go to the gym but I wouldn't wear any jewelry if I did.
I'm good at breaking or losing accessories, so it's better to avoid wearing them in my case. 
Especially at the gym, no need to wear them, but yes, I guess some people go there mostly for 'showing off'.
Especially at the gym, no need to wear them, but yes, I guess some people go there mostly for 'showing off'.2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
3 Oct 17
I have never broke any accessories but, for my ring I wouldn't want to drop a weight or anything on it. But the whole filming is so annoying. I don't want to be in the background of anyone filming.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
3 Oct 17
@sabtraversa If someone was in my face and I know I'm being filmed, I would say something. It happens more in the weight lifting area where my fiancé hangs out most of the time. But, even though it's public I think consent is necessary because its a paid membership facility where there should be regulations on filming.
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@sabtraversa (12918)
• Italy
3 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby Yeah, I hate that too.
I feel like they gotta ask for permission or pay me for being in their live streams.
But being in a public place, I don't know how right I would be. 
But being in a public place, I don't know how right I would be. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
3 Oct 17
That is very healthy. Do you have a community pool you get to go to? The gym is quite expensive and when registering the guy tried to pull of an initial fee and all this per person.
Until, I saw on the screen a no initial fee (costs more monthly) but you're also able to bring 2 guests with you each time. The guests have to be present at $55 per month. But given 3 people (my fiancé, mom and I) comes out to be like $18 per person per month which isn't bad compared to the $30-35 they quoted a month per person.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
3 Oct 17
Japanese gyms are pretty strict. I don't know about rings because I don't go to the gym proper, but you are not allowed to wear any jewelry at all in the pool, not even pierced earrings.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
3 Oct 17
@hereandthere What they said was that they could fall out and clog the filters.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Yeah, or maybe I am not used to wearing a ring. But for now I won't.
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@allen0187 (58443)
• Philippines
3 Oct 17
I only wear my fitness tracker but since I wear that all the time, I guess it is normal. As for wearing jewelry to the gym while working out, I would not recommend it. In fact, I discourage it.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
3 Oct 17
Yes, I don't think wearing jewelry is very good at a place like the gym. That's awesome you have a fitness tracker.
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@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
3 Oct 17
Many years ago, I do wear jewellery to anywhere I go, but now just feel that its not that necessary except looking beautiful.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
3 Oct 17
I don't know about looking beautiful at the gym. I have no one to impress but I do clip my hair, wear gym clothes and sneakers.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
7 Oct 17
@shubhu3 Not to the gym or working out.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Yes, it could ! I avoid wearing a ring. The rest of my jewelry is dainty or has been worn for a long time many years and I don't notice a thing with it.
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby Oh alright. Usually you love wearing rings?
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Oct 17
We let our gym membership expire a few years ago. I never wore jewelry there.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
You get enough fitness running and biking ! 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
@teamfreak16 You'll find me on the elliptical :)
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby - I got into running 5K's on the treadmill for awhile.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Yes or even worse have an accident or break the ring or something.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
@YesWay That would be not good or losing the diamond.
@YesWay (3674)
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4 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby
Oh god yeah - imagine knocking it and the diamond coming flying out
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Oh yes, that is right.. a necklace could potentially choke but mine so far haven't had a problem.
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@craftsmart (265)
• United States
6 Oct 17
There is a company that I like called EnsoRIng that sells silicone rings for active people who don't want to loose/damage/get injured by their wedding/engagement ring. I love it but because it helps me with my ADHD. I am not married.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
6 Oct 17
Oh yes I heard about silicone rings, I have never bought it before yet!
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
6 Oct 17
@craftsmart I see it on Vipon where they have promotional coupons to buy on Amazon. I should wait and see if I can score a good deal :)
That's great, hope you find a good deal !!
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@craftsmart (265)
• United States
6 Oct 17
@infatuatedbby Yeah, it's great! There are a good number of styles and colors, for both men and women. Sometimes I wait for a sale. I bought the stackable ring for $9.50 when it is usually $11 or so. I'm considering getting another if they have another sale...
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@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
3 Oct 17
I don't wear any jewelry when I go to the gym .Its really uncomfortable .
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
4 Oct 17
Yes, I can see it being one if theres a heavy pendant or something.
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