I found Darren on Instagram. He posts pics of him at the gym in amazing gear. I wanted to reach out and talk to him about his gear.
Thanks for taking the time for the interview Darren. First, what drew you to spandex gear for the gym?
When I first started going to the gym I wore the usual shorts and t-shirts but found they didn’t give me the freedom of movement and support I wanted. I purchased a pair of underarmour compression shorts and found that they made a massive difference to my workouts and muscle recovery time. I also like the way they look and feel when you’re wearing them, they keep everything where it should be lol.
Your posts show a lot of Super Hero gear. What made you let your Geek Flag fly, so to speak? Why do you wear super hero gear?
I’ve always been a big superhero fan. I’ve been reading comics since I was young and have carried that on into adulthood. When I found my first Batman, Superman, Flash and Captain America tops I just had to have them! I’ve never been worried about standing out and am a proud geek, so these just give me the opportunity to express that and get fit at the same time. I do get a certain motivation when I wear them. Who doesn’t want to be a superhero even if it’s only at the gym?
I have to ask, do you have a favorite super hero?
I have always been a massive fan of Batman and seem to have more Batman tops than any other superhero.
Do you get compliments or comments at the gym in the gear you wear? If you worked out my gym, I would have to compliment your gear all the time.
Yes, my friends are always asking “who will you be today?” when they know I’m off to the gym. My work colleagues even did a fund raiser to decide which superhero gear I was going to wear for a charity walk I did, which was amazing. I also often get asked where I get the gear from by people using my gym. I’ve noticed a few even wearing superhero related tops over the last few months which is great!
Is there any gear from a character that is currently not made that you would love to sport to the gym?
I’m hoping they release some Justice League gear when the new movie comes out, Cyborg or Aquaman would be awesome.
What advice do you have guys who love gear but won’t wear it to the gym? What could you say to convince them to try it?
Just go for it. Life is all about expressing yourself so if it makes you happy why not just wear what you want? You might be surprised by the positive reactions.
Follow Darren on Instagram @darrenhans1
