If you've ever made the mistake of going for a run in 95-degree weather while wearing a cotton tee shirt, you probably realized it was, indeed, a mistake rather quickly. As the sweat soaks into the shirt, it gets heavier and heavier, perhaps even chafing your delicate skin and making you realize that paying more for sweat-wicking clothes isn't such a bad idea.
With the heat of summer upon us, now is a great time to invest in some quality clothes, hats and other gear that will keep you cooler and dryer for your outdoor workouts.
If you're in the mood to shop or need to update your summer workout wardrobe, check out some of my favorite summer exercise essentials that will keep you cool, dry and comfortable as the weather heats up.
What about you? What do you consider essential for comfortable summer exercise? Leave a comment and tell us about your favorite exercise essentials.
I guess folks are taking the summer off from exercise… The summer Olympics are about to commence in the UK. I typically follow the events of an Olympics. I get an adrenalin rush watching these athletes perform at such a high level, and get inspired to do more in my workouts.
A month ago, I attempted a leg lift normally performed by the men on the parallel bars and rings. After two weeks of trying every few days, I was able to hold the position with the legs in front, and to the sides, for a period of a minute in each position at a time. I surprised myself that I could do this in such a short period of learning.
My new goal is to perform a torso lift with the hands holding the side of a bench lifting the entire body with the buttocks above the shoulders and the feet to the sides. I don’t know if I’ll be able to do this, but I refuse to assume that I can’t until I’ve tried.
I was looking forward to your advice for good exercise clothing, especially when there are so many different ‘special weaves’ etc. Unfortunately since I am trying to get back into shape only the hat & sunscreen come in my size. You may want to reach out a little more to novices & plus size people since we are more likely to be seeking advice on fitness than someone who’s already ‘in the program’.