keeping warm
You pull on your running shoes, plug in your headphones, open the door,
and...brrrrr! No thank you, frostbite. It’s the perfect excuse to skip exercising,
right? Well, not for Brandi! Here are some of her tips for winter workouts:
choose synthetics
Ban cotton from your workout wardrobe. Opt instead for fabrics made of moisture-wicking
polyester blends (look for Coolmax, dri-fit, or dri-release on the label). Lately my favorite
find (at a good price) is the Layers brand. I've found some great tops that are Quick Dry
and keep me super warm. I always like to look at TJ Maxx because they have top brands
for low price. You can never go wrong with Underarmour or Nike.
warm your middle
Keep your midsection toasty by layering a tank top, long sleeve shirt and vest, depending
on the temperature.
cover your head and hands
Nearly a quarter of your body heat escapes from the top of your head, so hats are great
temperature regulators (off when you’re hot, on when you’re cold). For your hands, mittens
work better than gloves because they allow your fingers to warm each oth er.
stay safe
Look for workout tops, vests and jackets that have
reflective strips on the front and back. Plan to wear
reflective gear as your top two layers. Also along this
topic, be aware of your surroundings and don't run
alone at night.
stay dry
For bad weather days, throw on a light wind and water
resistant jacket over a short or long-sleeved base layer.
Look for a shell with vents in the back and under the
arms to pipe out body heat that could trap sweat.
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