Vogue's strict rules for working out

It's January and there is no way that I am even going to venture near a gym in the next two months, but for those of you who do, the lovely people at Vogue have some 'rules' that you need to follow. Apparently when women go to the gym it is not so much to exercise as it is to transmit a multitude of social signals to the world. So for those of you who think that throwing on a t-shirt is ok, here are some strict regulatory rules a la Vogue:

1. "Make a priority of what you're wearing to the gym," she says. "It's not just a work out – you might be meeting friends there, or networking, or even getting a date. So it's important that you've given some thought to what you're wearing."
2. "Everyone doesn't want to look like everyone else these days so try to customise your looks – it's all about showing off your own attitude. My favourite piece of Nike's spring collection is the 8-in-1 top, which you can literally wear in 8 different ways, depending on your mood and the stage of your work out. It really lets you get creative."
3. "The key to wearing sportswear both outside and in the gym is layering. Then you look chic outside in your long-sleeved top but when you strip down to the Nike Airborn top as you get into your workout, you still have the look."
4. "Comfort is of course key but I would say that keeping the look streamlined is really important. Baggy leggings and over-sized T-shirts are not always the way to go, just because you're in the gym. Try to balance the comfort and fit of your wardrobe as equal priorities."

Honestly, it's a wonder these women manage to leave the house ....