Do you work out with your rings on?

[Sparkles22]

I was wondering how many people out there work out with rings on??? Do you work out with your e-rings/wbands on? Are they damage-free from working out with them on?

I am thinking about getting a cheapie for the gym, and leaving my ering/wband at home. I am afraid I will ruin them at the gym.

Any suggestions?

ETA: I guess it's important to know what style ring it is...pave vs plain band for example.

Thanks!

 

[nclrgirl]

I road bike. Since I wear gloves while doing so, I thought that this would make it ok for me to wear my e-ring while riding. It got FILTHY!

 

[Sparkles22]

Date: 2/15/2008 6:12:29 PM
Author: nclrgirl
I road bike. Since I wear gloves while doing so, I thought that this would make it ok for me to wear my e-ring while riding. It got FILTHY!

Hadn''t even thought of that!

 

[nclrgirl]

Sorry if this is gross, but I think it was the persperation...

 

[Fly Girl]

I wore my original wedding set, which was a plain metal band and a 0.21 ct solitaire, everywhere. I still wear my 1 ctw channel set half eternity to the gym. But I leave the rest of my nice (read more delicate) rings at home.

So, I think it depends on the style of rings. Anything with pave should remain at home, IMHO. I suggest getting a plain metal wedding band to wear to the gym if you want to work out and still look married. They are not that expensive, and are very useful.

 

[Sparkles22]

Date: 2/15/2008 6:14:59 PM
Author: nclrgirl
Sorry if this is gross, but I think it was the persperation...

I think all people sweat, so not really gross.

I just want to make the "I''m married, and not interested" statement while I''m at the coed gym. What metal would anyone recommend for a ring if I''m lifting weights etc?

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 2/15/2008 6:21:16 PM
Author: Sparkles22

Date: 2/15/2008 6:14:59 PM
Author: nclrgirl
Sorry if this is gross, but I think it was the persperation...

I think all people sweat, so not really gross.

I just want to make the 'I'm married, and not interested' statement while I'm at the coed gym. What metal would anyone recommend for a ring if I'm lifting weights etc?

I have a 2 mm 14 k yellow gold band that works just fine.

 

[Sparkles22]

Thanks Flygirl I will have to get a plain band. I''ve seen some very inexpensive sterling silver ones too.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 2/15/2008 6:41:19 PM
Author: Sparkles22
Thanks Flygirl I will have to get a plain band. I''ve seen some very inexpensive sterling silver ones too.

Silver would be a simple option and inexpensive option.

I work out at home and take off my eng. ring, but leave my band on if I''m doing aerobics or eliptical, but I take it off too when lifting weights.

 

[monarch64]

I don''t wear my rings when working out, not because of the sweat/dirt/damage factor, but because my fingers swell enough to make them tight and uncomfortable.

 

[katebar]

I work out with my rings on but I use machines and not free weights. It iI was i think I would remvoe them. I remove them when I am playing golf but I feel nervous that they will get stolen at home while I am on the course lol.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

No, I hate having them on if my fingers feel swollen or sweaty. What about wearing them on a chain?

 

[bee*]

I always take mine off before working out. I''m afraid of hurting it on a machine

 

[Sparkles22]

Date: 2/15/2008 7:56:09 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
No, I hate having them on if my fingers feel swollen or sweaty. What about wearing them on a chain?

I would be paranoid the chain would break and I would lose them, or the chain rubbing them would hurt them (a little paranoid)! Katebar: I know what you mean I hate leaving them home.. or out of my site. Even at night when I take them off to sleep I am paranoid someone will sneak in and steal them!

 

[Sundial]

Nooooo! I never wear my rings when working out or lifting weights. I don''t even wear them when I''m playing golf. Sports and jewelry just don''t mix in my opinion. Why risk possible damage?

 

[dani13]

No way!!! They would be totally uncomfortable, and they would get sweaty and gross!!! YUCK!!!

 

[Logan Sapphire]

I do wear my rings when I work at. Depending on what weights I''m doing, I''ll take them off and put them in my inner pocket in my shorts. I''m sure one day I''ll probably lose them.

 

[Cind11]

I never wear my rings while working out. I''m too afraid of damaging them. Also, when I sweat, any ring I have on ends up feeling tight and uncomfortable.

 

[flutterby]

I never wear my rings while working out...which is easier now that I go to the gym straight from home and back home. When I first got engaged I left my e-ring in the locker at the gym. I got to work and realized it wasn''t on...I was so freaked out, that I called the gym and by the time they put me on hold to go check...i was in a cab back to the gym. It was still sitting there.

But I hate working out with it because e-ring rolls, I dont even like to shower with it. The wedding band doesnt bother me as much!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Usually I just wear my 2mm white gold band to the gym, but when I am feeling particularly obsessed with my rings I will wear them so I can stare at my diamonds while I stretch, ride the bike, do sit ups... 1

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I won''t wear them if I do weights, too uncomfortable and I''m afraid I''ll bash them.

DD

 

[Missrocks]

I do wear mine to the cardio kickboxing classes, but definetly not the bag class. I wouldn''t dare lift weights in it- although that isn''t a problem since I haven''t touched weights in monthes.

 

[Sha]

I wear mine at the gym. Mostly I do sit-ups or aerobics, the treadmill, bike, or weight machine. It''s not a problem for me, really.

 

[lyra]

Date: 2/15/2008 6:12:29 PM
Author: nclrgirl
I road bike. Since I wear gloves while doing so, I thought that this would make it ok for me to wear my e-ring while riding. It got FILTHY!

I ride too, with gloves, but what really changed my mind was taking a spectacular fall 2 years ago.

Now I just carry ID and that''s it. Don''t want a ring bent in any case.

 

[icekid]

Definitely don''t wear my rings while working out! Heck, I don''t even usually wear them when I am home. They are the last thing I put on before I leave and the first thing I take off when I get home. I don''t clean or cook in them ever either.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Usually no. I run on the treadmill, and sometimes I whack my hand on the sidebars.

I have worn it on occasion when I''m just walking on an incline(treadmill)and honestly, it looks fabulous under the gym lights

 

[chiapet]

I totally understand why you want to wear a ring to discourage men from picking you up at the gym... not that it stops them. I wear my e-ring and W band when I run on the treadmill or go on the stairmaster or take yoga classes, etc.... But I take them off and leave them at home when I take boxing classes or lift weights. If your ring has an invisible setting, I would avoid wearing it to the gym at all! I do have a cheap $10 silver band that I wear when I run marathons. That way if it slips off my finger, it''s no big deal

 

[LegacyGirl]

My hands swell way too much to wear them to the gym but I do second getting a cheap band. I plan on getting the cheap band when I''m out on my bike (motorcycle) or when I go out to the bars downtown or to a concert.

 

[Elmorton]

I wear my plain w-band when I work out - I used to wear my e-ring, but my original w-ring is pave and 1.7mm - didn''t want to risk anything. DH won''t wear his to work out - on our honeymoon, we found out that when sweat gets trapped in his band, he has an adverse skin reaction - eek!

 

[february2003bride]

No, just a plain platinum band! I''m worried I''ll crack my e-ring diamond on a machine or weights (it happened to my neighbor!). Plus, when I work out my fingers swell just a little bit and trying to get two rings off is a pain. My plain band is a bit loose, so I don''t have the same problem with that ring.

 

[Gemma12]

I wear a plain yg wedding band to work out-both cardio and lifting. At work I often wear them on a chain around my neck but just find they get *ahem* super sweaty when working out.

Interesting responses!