Thursday, August 29, 2013

Fitness Items that I Cannot Live Without: Functional & Cute Fitness Clothes- Blog Four

Fitness is very important to me; but, I’m not a dedicated triathlete or anything.  
In fact, I pretty much hate to run and think cycling up hills is really hard; BUT, exercise boosts my metabolism, improves my mood and strengthens my body, so I do it anyway. 

... And believe it or not, the clothes you wear for a workout can make a difference in how you feel. 

Some days, it’s really hard to find the motivation to work out, right?  When that happens, cute active wear can help! Seriously, a coordinated set of active wear can help put me in a fitness mood. Even more importantly, wearing the right gear for the activity can improve performance and reduce the risk of discomfort and/or injury. 

Select the right clothing for what type of exercise you are doing. If you are going biking or running, you should not wear long and baggy pants that you could trip on or get stuck in your spokes. A cardiovascular workout would call for loose clothing that lets sweat evaporate easier. More form-fitting clothing is appropriate for strength training so you can see the muscles you are training. 

Now, back to the fashion aspects of fitness wear. Most of us women feel better when we know that we look good. This holds true for exercise as much as any other activity.  When I have cute active wear, it makes me just a little bit more confident about my workout.