{"id":18308,"title":"Why The Gym Days","description":"what are the gym days, how did gym days come about and why. Back training to leg training motivational and organic tops for casual wear and gym wear. \nCheck out our huge range of vests, t-shirts, hoodies and short sets. All 100% organic cotton for a stress free training environment.","content":"<h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/uzg1wolnezedm0vjig0e0t0rhtquxn34ltom33slabcfgjgs.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"logo for the gym days. T G D in black with a fuzzy look and the gym days written underneath in black\" title=\"logo for the gym days. T G D in black with a fuzzy look and the gym days written underneath in black\" \/><\/u><\/a><u>What is The Gym Days and Why it came about<\/u><\/h2><blockquote><p>In this blog I will explain who we are at TGD The Gym Days, what we do, why we do it and the effect it is having on the environment selling 100% organic cotton clothing as gym motivational wear and as casual wear to show your dedication and commitment to gym and fitness. For a stress free training routine then you must continue reading or jump straight in by clicking the TGD picture above, dive in and get training and gaining stress free.<\/p><p>I wont make this long so you can enjoy the next few minutes of your day gaining in insight into the gym days and how it came about\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airwaav.com\/MAT96347\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>get 10% off all airwaav products with link below<img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/hk03yeqrezwse2lyrdnwwrnzidakbeym1ekcajitufqdzz9i.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"logo for airwaav the leaders in mouth protection\" title=\"logo for airwaav the leaders in mouth protection\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><h2><u>The Birth of TGD - The Gym Days<\/u><\/h2><p>Once upon a time many moons ago there was a man, his name was Mat, stood at 6 feet 2 and weighed, let's just say a lot for now.<\/p><p>One bright morning Mat had a dream, a dream to train and train hard. He needed it, he needed the rush of a workout, he needed the pump.<\/p><p>He sets off to join the local establishment and is over joyed with what he sees. He enters and gets going.<\/p><p>10 minutes into his training session he had a problem, a dilemma, a situation that everyone's been in before....<\/p><blockquote><p>\"Dammit, I need to get to the lateral pulldown, but there's only one left, I've got 2 sets left and I need to do these sets Or my workout is ruined.\u201d<\/p><p><\/p><\/blockquote><p>He Could see a couple people hovering about but no idea if they are going to get it before me<\/p><p>Hang on a minute what does the front of that blokes vest say. Written in Big bold white to red colours stood the words CHEST DAY.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/chest\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/9z3ee3kwqn3bwyhdppvolf1hsv2vejzo5rrfvxztcv4wautj.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"chest day vest. written in a red to white colour fade.\" title=\"chest day vest. written in a red to white colour fade.\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><p>That's awesome, The chances are he's going to be heading over to the benches. What a great design for a vest and a great way to let me know that another person is training chest and im training back, He would have picked up on this seeing that I am wearing a BACK DAY organic tee from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thegymdays.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thegymdays.com<\/a> <\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/mens-classic-tee\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/lz4q84qholckqfs2ihwe6hn5r3fnfwbhpcwkoqhck1mizadj.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"me wearing a back day black top with the background of this picture being off new york sky scrapers on a cloudy day\" title=\"me wearing a back day black top with the background of this picture being off new york sky scrapers on a cloudy day\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><p>Mat was very pleased with what he saw, he could get going and knowing without rushing. <\/p><p>Not only does this make your workout easier (without the stress off rushing, these tops do not make lifting easier) but it allows you to have full focus on the exercise at hand so you can make sure your form is correct and your actually doing some good and not rushing leaving you with poor form and a bad back from poor technique.<\/p><blockquote><blockquote><h3>\"TIME TO TRAIN AND GAIN\"<\/h3><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/focus-mens-black-tshirt\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/mqhddmif3oohbhqsyyoz6tfcaxpaiyzr0ds7ufib8pyfuv4v.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"black organic tee hanging on a hanger with focus written in white in a bevan font\" title=\"black organic tee hanging on a hanger with focus written in white in a bevan font\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/blockquote><h2><u>Finally Become Personally Trained<\/u><\/h2><p>A year had passed and mat was still training hard. He had done so much research over this time by watching youtube video, reading blogs, watching videos on tiktok and watching how personal trainers train their clients. It then became clear to mat that he didn\u2019t need a personal trainer, he didnt need someone to tell him what to do and how to do it, he had done his own research and played around with his own routines to the point he had come up with the most effective routine for him. That\u2019s the problem with personal trainers, they only teach you what good for them and not work out what works for you and your body.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/personally-trained-hoodie-tgd\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/okvn9tg7qtly3wa5wn3lass9trpfqjkqi7yz1zqogo6ghhdl.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"black organic hoodie with personally trained written on the back and TGD on the front\" title=\"black organic hoodie with personally trained written on the back and TGD on the front\" \/><\/u><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/personally-trained-clothing\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/z6qzteylbrsqhl0j4pv2kk9mcdyoa50ymnbdwfa83bvggvjf.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"personally trained written across the front a dark gym floor setting\" title=\"personally trained written across the front a dark gym floor setting\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><h2><u>Building Gym Days: Clothing with a Purpose<\/u><\/h2><p>Mat didn\u2019t want to create just another line of gym wear. He wanted the clothing to reflect his values. With the rise of environmental concerns, he knew the fashion industry had a responsibility to be more sustainable. So, when it came time to choose materials for his workout tops, he made an intentional decision: <strong>100% organic cotton<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The material wasn\u2019t just about being eco-friendly, although that was a core part of his mission. Mat chose organic cotton because it felt soft, breathable, and comfortable, helping people train in comfort while contributing to the health of the planet.<\/p><p>Each top became more than just a shirt. It became a statement:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>A Chest Day Top<\/strong> wasn\u2019t just for training pecs; it showed everyone in the gym that today\u2019s focus was chest, making social interactions smoother.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>A Back Day Top<\/strong> wasn\u2019t just for the lat pulldowns; it quietly communicated the focus of the day, allowing other gym-goers to respect personal space or offer help when needed.<\/p><p><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>With every sale, Mat was proud that he was not only improving the gym environment but also making a positive environmental impact.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/collection\/1000-piece-impossible-puzzles\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/i1gdrftmwusg6dpjcu8jd76hbah47pabutaiyghuzxiaafql.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"arnold schwarzanegger bicep pose 1000 piece sustainable puzzle in black and grey\" title=\"arnold schwarzanegger bicep pose 1000 piece sustainable puzzle in black and grey\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><h2><u>The Journey to a Stress-Free Gym Environment<\/u><\/h2><p>Mat had observed that even seasoned gym-goers faced stress. People didn\u2019t know when to approach others for help or offer a spot, and the constant guesswork about what someone else was training led to distractions. Sometimes, he would overhear people asking, \u201cHey, are you working on back today? Chest?\u201d<\/p><p>That was the tipping point. He realized how a simple visual cue could change everything. He imagined a gym where everyone wore workout-specific clothing - like a \"Chest Day\" top or a \"Leg Day\" shirt, so everyone knew what the focus was without a word. It would eliminate confusion, and as a result, people could train more effectively and even receive the right support from fellow gym members.<\/p><p>The idea sat with him for a while, growing in clarity as he continued his fitness journey. He knew this was about more than just workout clothes; it was about fostering a positive, supportive gym culture where everyone felt comfortable.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/oversized-back-workout-motivation-t-shirt\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yx2zchy8hcnd66ieczunuytjpjzh0pkd4g4cvhdoimy989hz.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"man wearing a black oversized organic top with TGD on the front in white\" title=\"man wearing a black oversized organic top with TGD on the front in white\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><h2><u>Building Gym Days: Clothing with a Purpose<\/u><\/h2><p>Mat didn\u2019t want to create just another line of gym wear. He wanted the clothing to reflect his values. With the rise of environmental concerns, he knew the fashion industry had a responsibility to be more sustainable. So, when it came time to choose materials for his workout tops, he made an intentional decision: <strong>100% organic cotton<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The material wasn\u2019t just about being eco-friendly, although that was a core part of his mission. Mat chose organic cotton because it felt soft, breathable, and comfortable, helping people train in comfort while contributing to the health of the planet.<\/p><p>Each top became more than just a shirt. It became a statement:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>A Chest Day Top<\/strong> wasn\u2019t just for training pecs; it showed everyone in the gym that today\u2019s focus was chest, making social interactions smoother.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>A Back Day Top<\/strong> wasn\u2019t just for the lat pulldowns; it quietly communicated the focus of the day, allowing other gym-goers to respect personal space or offer help when needed.<\/p><p><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>With every sale, Mat was proud that he was not only improving the gym environment but also making a positive environmental impact.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/moobs-funny-tee\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>add a little humour into your workout or day with our fun Moobs tee<img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/cqvho1zmlqjrzjtn2vwvwiahe1xuveirefyj0c3hmmp73sza.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"man wearing a black organic tee with Moobs written on the front in a comical way to add a little humour into training\" title=\"man wearing a black organic tee with Moobs written on the front in a comical way to add a little humour into training\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p><h2><u>Spreading the Word: From Idea to Movement<\/u><\/h2><p>Mat\u2019s vision for Gym Days didn\u2019t take off overnight, but slowly, word started to spread. The gym community was intrigued by the concept. More and more people began to understand the power of wearing clothes that removed the ambiguity from workouts.<\/p><p>It wasn\u2019t just about fashion\u2014it was about making the gym a less intimidating place, where everyone knew the vibe and focus of each other\u2019s workouts. Mat was thrilled to see that his small idea was having a ripple effect, helping people train harder and with less stress.<\/p><p>And the best part? The <strong>organic cotton Gym Days shirts<\/strong> became a symbol of this movement. With each one purchased, people were not only investing in their fitness journey but also doing their part for the planet.<\/p><h2><u>Check out our new and improved One Stop Gym Shop from TGD The Gym Days<\/u><\/h2><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/one-stop-gym-day-shop\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yendjigmfierzvom654vvmbiqorvvh0hqjrtbjujdgztl3sw.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"one stop gym day shop with barbell and weight plates on the floor of the gym\" title=\"one stop gym day shop with barbell and weight plates on the floor of the gym\" \/><\/u><\/a><\/p>","urlTitle":"why-gym-days","url":"\/blog\/why-gym-days\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/why-gym-days\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/thegymdays.com\/blog\/why-gym-days\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1654796932,"updatedAt":1726254756,"publishedAt":1726254756,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":138542,"name":"The Gym Days"},"tags":[{"id":3513,"code":"clothing","name":"Clothing","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/clothing\/"},{"id":3514,"code":"workouts","name":"Workouts","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/workouts\/"},{"id":3567,"code":"workout-blog","name":"WorkoutBlog","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/workout-blog\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/t2dw98zibwrqlzmcdvq367ixpegamwcz6wojwihc5chwzznd.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/t2dw98zibwrqlzmcdvq367ixpegamwcz6wojwihc5chwzznd.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/t2dw98zibwrqlzmcdvq367ixpegamwcz6wojwihc5chwzznd.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Why The Gym Days and What are The Gym Days","metaDescription":"Find yourself needing gym motivation and gym inspiration, then look no further than the gym days sustainable gym workout wear for motivation and inspiration.","keyPhraseCampaignId":2648,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":20210,"title":"TOP 5 WEIGHT  LIFTING BELTS AND WHY THEY ARE NECESSARY","url":"\/blog\/best-weight-lifting-belts\/","urlTitle":"best-weight-lifting-belts","division":138542,"description":"Discover the perfect synergy of safety and strength with our latest blog on Gym Days \u2013 the definitive guide to the '5 Best Weightlifting Belts to Buy from Amazon.' 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