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Select the Proper
Clothing and Footwear |
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Choosing
the right fitness clothing and equipment is important
for your exercise pleasure. Here are some general
guidelines about deciding what to wear: |
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Selecting
Workout Clothing |
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Think comfort. Shorts, tee shirts,
whatever strikes your |
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fancy. You want
clothes that don't chafe your skin and
that will protect you from the sun when you're
outside. |
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Wear light-colored clothes, plenty
of sunscreen and |
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sunglasses if you're
exercising outdoors. You may also want to invest
in clothes made of special wicking material such
as CoolMax. This fabric keeps you cool and dry
in the hot summer months. |
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Wear the right shoes for your
activity. For weight training |
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and low impact activities
consider a cross-training shoe or a walking shoe.
If you're going to be running, you'll want a running
shoe so your feet will have plenty of support.
Similarly, if you're participating in a sport
such as basketball or football. You'll want a sport-specific shoe
so you don't hurt yourself. |
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Make sure your clothes and shoes
have reflective |
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material on them if you're out
and about at night. |
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Be picky about your workout socks.
If they're too thick |
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or thin you could get blisters,
which can ruin a good workout. |
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There's no right and
wrong when it comes to exercise clothes. Wear
whatever makes you feel good and keeps the sweat
away. |
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Selecting the
Right Shoe |
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Shop late in the day because your
feet swell during the day. |
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Measure your foot while standing.
Try on both shoes |
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with the socks you will wear.
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Buy for your larger foot (feet
are rarely the same exact size). |
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Allow a thumbnail's width between
the tip of the shoe and your big toe. |
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Choose shoes that are comfortable
immediately. If they |
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hurt in the store, don't buy
them. |
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Look for a moderately priced shoe.
Price is not necessarily |
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an indication of quality. |
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Consider getting an evaluation
by a doctor, physical |
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therapist or podiatrist to learn
your foot type. |
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