The right clothing will make exercise easier and more enjoyable . A good pair of shoes gives support to the feet during exercise . Athletic shoes do not have to be expensive, but they should fit well and be comfortable . Make sure shoes are tightly laced , and wear socks so that you won’t get blisters .

You should choose clothing that is suited to the type of activity and the temperature. If you are exercising in warm weather, wear lightweight and light-coloured clothing and a cap or hat to shade your head from the sun. If you are active in the cold, try wearing many layers of clothing instead of a heavy coat. This keeps you warmer and lets you move more freely. If it is raining outside, or you will be playing in the snow, wear clothing that is water-resistant -once your clothes get wet, it is hard to stay warm.

It is also important to wear things that will protect you. For example, you should always wear a helmet when cycling. Pads , mouth guards , or protective eyewear might be necessary when taking part in other activities.



protective clothing

Wear a helmet when roller-skating
Image: Extra curricular activities by Podar Education Network, CC BY-SA 4.0

via Wikimedia Commons




jogging couple

Wear light clothing when jogging
Image: Jogging Couple by Ed Yourdon, CC BY SA 2.0 

via Wikimedia Commons



Words

  • blister = when your skin starts to swell and become red, for example, after a burn
  • cap = a flat hat that is curved at one end
  • comfortable = make you feel good
  • enjoyable = something that you like
  • exercise = to do sports so that you will stay healthy
  • fit well = have the right size
  • helmet = a strong hard hat that you wear to protect your head
  • instead of = in something's place
  • layer = material between two other things
  • lightweight = not very heavy and easy to wear
  • mouth guard = an object you put in front of your mouth, in order to protect your teeth
  • pads = object made of cloth or rubber, used to protect parts of your body
  • protective = to keep safe
  • protective eyewear = to wear something so that your eyes don't get hurt
  • shade = to protect from direct light
  • suited = right for something
  • support = it holds you up so that you don't fall over; to give you stability
  • tightly laced = to fasten something and keep it together by tying it up
  • water-resistant = it does not allow water to get in