First off I have no clothes you’d ever wear to a gym. I wear jeans and a t shirt pretty much daily (think Hank Hill). Second, I don’t get what you do there. I hated gym time in school (workout gym, not like throwing balls and running around gym, thats fun) and I don’t get what you do. Run on a treadmill and lift some weights? I feel like I could do all of that at home. Gym memberships are insanely expensive. Are home workouts actually effective? Does one even enjoy gym time?
I have some guys in my gym that wear very similar. If you have generally free-range of motion, you’ll be fine. Will just be hotter than normal. Walmart has some decent clothes for not a lot of money that you can get a set of and just use that. Nobody at the gym is going to judge you for wearing the same thing every day.
This depends on what you are looking to get done. Each person is there for their own thing, and it depends on their goals. Weight-loss, muscle toning, strength training, socializing…
I don’t do anything on the treadmills or bikes because I structure my weights to do the cardio bits as well. This is just a personal preference because I get bored and zone out during long walks, runs, or rides.
Get a plan together and be consistent with it. I have 3 plans in circulation depending on what my needs and schedule is. Arms, legs, and combination. If I have the time, I’ll do arms Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Legs will happen on Tuesday and Thursday. If I know I can’t get to things on a timely basis because of schedules I’ll do a combination MWF. I’m flexible with my time so I don’t beat myself up for not going.
I could do home workouts just fine, but the cost of equipment is too high and I need the space in the house, which I don’t have. I’d love to get a place that has a finished basement, or unfinished, and have a place to go that doesn’t cost me monthly. The only issue with home workouts is replacing broken or worn equipment. Also, my gym has a row machine that I wouldn’t have access to or money to purchase. Just little things like that. Weights are super expensive for full sets.
If you have the funds, I’d recommend finding a local gym that has a trainer that you can utilize. Even if it’s for just a few sessions to get you going.
Good luck if you decide to get into it. Don’t make it part of your personality and have a goal.