When you step outside, you should feel slightly chilled but not cold. During your workout, you want to feel warm, not hot and sweaty. That means you need to dress in layers so that you can take them off or put more on as needed. Here are the basics of layering:
- An inner layer made of synthetic fabric such as CoolMax to wick sweat away so you stay dry
- A middle, or insulating, layer (or two) of light-weight fleece fabric such as Polartec to keep you warm
- An outer layer of waterproof, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex to buffer you from the elements and let sweat escape; and
- Don’t forget a hat, gloves, and sunscreen.
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