Show to It U Fits I r jL Shape Up It p It z p S t I All exercise clothing should beR be R loose-fitting loose to permit freedom of movement and should make the their ir wearer feel comfortable and self self- F. F 7 1 J 0 assured N. N ri As a general rule you should wear R lighter clothes than temperatures temperature's might indicate Exercise generates t t great amounts of body heat Light- Light t. t colored clothing that reflects the suns sun's rays is cooler in the summer r and nd dark cloth ar warmer W warmer r e Jn iii in winter winter i x When the weather is very cold its it's better to wear several layers of light light- P clothing than one or two heavy layers 1 The extra layers help trap heat and andr r its it's easy to shed one of them if you f I become too warm In cold w weather ather and in hot sunny t ti tj weather its it's a good idea to wear something on your head Wool hats or ski caps are recommended for winter wear and some form of tennis or sailors sailor's hat that provides shade and can be soaked in water is good for summer Never wear rubberized or plastic clothing Such garments interfere with the evaporation of perspiration and can cause body temperature to torise torise torise rise to dangerous levels The most important item of equipment for the runner is is' a p pair ir of sl sturdy properly properly- fitting run running ing shoes Training shoes h es with heavy cushioned soles and arch supports are preferable to flimsy sneakers and light racing flats Developed by the Presidents President's Council on Physical fitness an and Sports |