Gear Up for Exercise: Shorts
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Wired Berries ..
It's hard to find a flattering pair of shorts - they're either too long or too short or are snug in the wrong places. I rarely do high-impact exercise in shorts, but when I do, I like shorts that have a relaxed fit in the lower hem like Reebok's training shorts. For biking, look for shorts with a comfortable "chamo ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Sunglasses
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Wired Berries ..
If you exercise outside, it's essential to have protection for your face and neck along with sunscreen. Many sport sunglasses have rubber nose pads and ear pads, since you want to av ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Sports Bras
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Wired Berries ..
A good bra helps provide back support and keeps you from suffering chest/breast pain during exercise, since rigorous movements pull on the connective tissues of the breasts. Choose a sports bra that still provides plenty of support for exercise. Wired bras tend to ev ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Hats
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Wired Berries ..
Choose a good hat, either a brimmed one that can cover your neck if you're walking or hiking, or a baseball cap that helps to shield your face and eyes and fits comfortably snug on your head. There are hats available that wick sweat away and are great for many different activities, such as the Nike Feather Light Women's Hat. Some people choose to ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Socks
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Wired Berries ..
... cking wool and nylon and elastic. Also, LL Bean carries CoolMax socks that I like for shorter hikes, since I feel like they provide less overall foot cushioning. For everyday exercise, ankle-less socks tend to look more flattering with shoes and shorts or Capri-length pants, and you can find these shorter socks in CoolMax and other synthetic fabric ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Shoes
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Wired Berries ..
The right kind of exercise shoe is important for your feet and other parts of your body as well. I picked up a pair of Asics Gel cross-training shoes without knowing much about what kind of ...
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Gear Up for Exercise: Pants
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Wired Berries ..
Depending on what you're looking for, you might want yoga/Pilates-style pants for low-impact exercise and mat work, running pants for more support and cling, or looser, more breathable pants for walking and hiking. Look for a pair of pants that doesn't cling to the wr ...
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Teens Can Get Their "Rears In Gear" With Exercise
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Mark D.
... If you enjoy the activity, you're more likely to stay with it. YOU NEED 60 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY EVERYDAY. 2) Partner up with a friend and challenge one another to exercise and stay fit. 3) Try to walk as much as possible. Walk to the store, shop at the mall, walk to school (if safe and possible), walk to a friend's house, etc. 4) Ex ...
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Fitness Gear Gift Card Giveaway!
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Melissa
What’s on your fitness gear wish list? Do you need some fall/winter training gear? Who is still hitting the gym in that heat trapping cotton tank? Do you desperately need a new sports bra—one th ...
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What is your most coveted piece of fitness gear?
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Rachel M.
The post was inspired by an editorial I read in Women’s Adventure. The writer describes how her gear editor loves her Patagonia pants so much that she continues to wear and haul around even though there is a big hole in them. These pants have been “doctored” together w ...
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