- Mini-You
- Bike Season
- Water
As the weather has the intention of warming up, more people will flock to the outdoors to walk, run, bike, canoe, kayak, and relax. All of these activities will go down right now in Florida and sometime in the next 6 weeks everywhere else. So, it seems. The warm weather means everyone will wear less or at least wear close-fitting attire.
As the shedding takes place, don't forget to check if you have the right shoes and the right clothes. There are shoes and clothes that perform better for you versus their physical appearance. Now, you may have to dig a little deeper into your wallet especially if you're one of the more avid exercisers:
Shoes...Vibram FiveFingers (very functional but not for everyone or for every occasion)
Brooks, Saucony, Asics,and Mizuno Brands (have been top running and cross training shoes for a while)
Nike (still making noise and still produces some great shoes that are not named "basketball")
Clothing...Under Armour (awesome, versatile, form-fitting)
Nike (same as under armour but the fit is different)
Adidas (the sleeper of what I call the "Big Three" or the "Big Four" if you include Reebok.)
Many options. There has also been talk of tight-fitting clothes aiding muscle performance. True or False? I'm going to go ahead and advocate that skin tight and comfortable clothes (something in which Under Armour basically specializes with the others keeping a close eye) does help with some muscle function. These companies make these clothes for that reason. Well, it is one reason. If you have on a tight-fitting sports bra or short, it could definitely help your muscles function better.
For example, the thick strap that generally travels from the mid-upper back to under the armpit is a direct line for your middle trapezius muscle - one of a few muscle units that can assist you with an effective and controlled forehand or a vicious backhand in tennis. Of course, proper training follows.
Bike Season
A favorite time of the year is the beginning of bike season, especially for the ones that take a hiatus during the cold winter months. Let's try something new. Pick a few times that you would simply like to bike ride. Just go out and bike for an extended amount of time. Make sure it's safe. Make sure you can do it. It might be helpful to go with someone else too.
Water
How did the water challenge from the last e-newsletter work out?
Be fit,
Derek
www.teempt.com
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