Health Tips : Exercise Clothing
How you dress may make a difference in your performance and reduce the risk of injury from hypo or hyperthermia!
Cold Weather Activities
• Wear a few layers of light clothing the allow air circulation
• Clothing should enable sweat to evaporate
• Wool or synthetic material like polypropylene dries quickly
• Wear a hat to avoid hypothermia – 30 to 40% of the bodies heat is lost from the head
• Gloves might be appropriate depending on the activity
• Sweatproof sunscreen is encouraged for activities on the snow
Warm Weather Activities
• Wear loose fitting clothing
• Don’t change clothes when they become wet – as sweat evaporates it cools you
• Wear nylon, linen clothing, or clothing made of synthetic material like Coolmax
• Avoid polyester or plastic clothing, particularly with elastic bands at the wrist, ankles, and neck which promote sweating
• Wear light colored clothing to reflect heat rays
• Sunscreen will be necessary for outdoor activities – look for waterproof and sweatproof with an spf of at least 15