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It can be purchased separately as individual pieces, or is available in two and three piece outfits. Buying pieces singly allows you to mix and match your favorite colors, but if you lack fashion coordination skills a set might be for you. Aerobic wear sets feature tops with matched bottoms, and sometimes a matching, lightweight jacket. A few good pieces in neutral colors will allow you to periodically add new items of aerobic wear as used pieces become to worn to be functional.

When shopping, don’t forget about the shoes. The shoes are oh so important! Good aerobic wear shoes should fit well, but not be too snug. There are shoes especially made to be worn for aerobics, and while they may be a bit on the pricey side, the investment is worth it considering that it will save you from suffering from sore feet.

The clothing you wear when exercising does not have to be dull and drab, nor does it have to cost a fortune. With just an afternoon of shopping, you should be able to pull together a stylish, economical aerobic wear wardrobe that will keep you on your toes!

Of course, if you play basketball, you need bigger sturdier aerobic shoes to adequately protect your ankle. These are called high tops, and they come up all the way to the top of the ankle. They are great for this sport, because you are repeatedly jumping high, bursting into sudden sprints in different directions, and doing many other things that can wreak havoc on your ankle. They protect you from injuries much better than any other kind of aerobic shoes, and you will see almost all basketball players wearing them. They are not good for the kinds of sprints that you have in tennis, however, and so are rarely if ever worn by tennis players. Then again, if you are a cross country runner, you need different aerobic shoes altogether. They will be sort of a combination between tennis shoes and light hiking boots, with a fairly light build and plenty of traction on the bottom. But that is another story entirely.

We all know that black is slimming but black is a no-no during summer workouts. Choose aerobic clothing that is light in color. This reflects the sun away from you. Black absorbs the sun (and the heat). If you are too hot and sweaty you may become lightheaded and tire out way too quickly to reap the full benefits of your routine.

You are supposed to sweat but you don’t want to start sweating before you have even stretched your muscles. Getting overheated is a big danger when engaging in physically demanding activities. Wearing light aerobic clothing will help you stay cool and energized during your routine.

People who live in cooler regions benefit from layering their aerobic clothing. Keep lighter materials close to the skin and put fleece and other heavier items over that. You can always peel a layer or two off if you feel overheated.