Clothing for outdoor workouts

Now that the pollen is getting lighter and we continue to have cooler mornings and evenings, you may be spending more time outside getting your cardio in. If you are walking, running or exercising outdoors, here are some tips about what types of clothing you can wear to keep you comfortable:

Shirts:

Fabric that helps wick sweat away from the body (not cotton)

Jackets:

Fabric that repels water with a front zipper for easy removal and vents to help body from getting overheated.

Pants:

Fabric to help wick sweat away from the body, vents to help keep the body cool. Capri pants for warmer weather and long pants for cooler weather with zippers around the ankles for easy removal.

Shorts:

You can wear long or short shorts. Keep in mind, the longer they are, the more they will restrict your movement.

Socks:

Synthetic blends are best. No cotton socks! They keep the feet moist. Wool socks are good for cold weather. You can double up to help protect your feet from blisters if running.

Target stores often have sales on their moisture wicking clothing items. You can also find coupons for Dick's Sporting Goods online for $10 off $50 or $15 off $75.