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FITNESS CONCEPTS: DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR EASE OF MOVEMENT AND HEAT REGULATION

What you wear depends on your exercise program and the weather. The general rule is to have good shoes and to wear as little clothing as the weather permits.
Shoes To avoid injuries, good shoes are essential for most aerobic activities. The primary criteria are fit, comfort, and quality. Most activities require a specialized shoe, and although they often look identical, the construction styles affect individuals differently. Specialty stores are more likely to provide sound advice about the best shoe for your aerobic goals. Since fit is so important, wear the same style socks you use for exercising when you are selecting a shoe.
Clothes For indoor and warm-weather outdoor exercise, wear the least clothing possible. The cooling process requires air to pass over the skin and evaporate; clothing must allow this process to take place. Some individuals mistakenly think they will lose weight by wearing multiple layers of clothes to increase fluid loss. It is the total calories expended, however, not the total sweat count, that determines weight and fat loss.
When you are exercising outside during the winter, do not either overdress or underdress. Like summer clothing, winter attire must allow the skin to breathe. Windbreakers and other nylon garments are therefore not recommended. Combining a T-shirt with a wool sweater, a hat, and gloves is usually sufficient for protection in temperatures down to 32° F (0° C). In extremely cold conditions, however, frostbite is a real danger, particularly to exposed skin. The skin can be protected, but only to a degree, with creams and jellies. Men, for example, must protect the penis and testicles from frostbite; nylon shorts are of little value, and frostbite can occur without warning.
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