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Clothing Choices for the Warmer Weather

5/3/2012

 
You see a wide variety of running/walking attire throughout town.  Anything from cotton t-shirts and torn up shorts to the latest line of Nike attire.  So what is the right thing to wear?  

NO cotton!!!  It absorbs sweat like a towel and holds the moisture against your skin thus increasing your skin temperature and making it more difficult to cool yourself.  Wet cotton can also lead to chafing.  It is important to wear clothes that allow the sweat to evaporate.
  
Avoid dark colors - They absorb heat, while light colors reflect the sun's rays.

When looking for clothes (includes sports bras):
- select clothes with moisture wicking and quick drying
- light colors
- loose fitting will help your body breathe

Other things to think about:
- Cotton Hats or bandanna will hold the heat in, better choices would be a visor or a microfiber hat with ventilation
- Socks - you want to choose a synthetic blends like those made from polyester, acrylic, or CoolMax, which are best at wicking away moisture 

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!  

Invest in the correct clothes for your sport.  There are great deals at Target, Marshalls and TJMax.  Make sure that you wash your clothes BEFORE exercising in them and also that you do NOT dry them in the dryer.  It is best if you can lay them out on a drying rack, especially sports bras.  

Have a great week of running/walking, Nicole

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