Why Do Guys Wear Boardshorts to the Gym?

I have been asking myself this question for years! I seriously don't understand what would inspire a guy to wear his swim trunks to work out. I figure it must be lack of something better to wear.

Reasons guys should not wear boardshorts to the gym:

1. Ummm, they are ugly. Most of the time guys are wearing balooning boardshorts with flower prints on them. Sooo out of style. If you are going to wear boardshorts, at least wear fitted ones and please no patterns.

2. They have no support, if you know what I mean. I don't know what it's like to have something hanging between my legs, but I can imagine it's not comfortable to have things moving around while working out. Ew.

3. Chaffing?

4. You just look stupid! Boardshorts are made for the beach or pool, not the gym. Please go to spend $40 and purchase some athletic shorts!


Nike Dri-FIT Training Shorts- $35 at Nordstrom

Obviously these training shorts are much more stylish for the gym, but most importantly, they have functionality!