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Layering your clothing is the best way to keep your core body temperature consistent as you work out. Layering involves three basic stages: an inner wicking layer, an insulating middle layer and a weatherproof outer layer. The amount you wear will be determined by your activity and external conditions. On very cold days, for example, you may wear more than one middle layer. The key is to stay comfortable by peeling off layers as you heat up, and adding them when you slow down and cool off.
FIRST LAYER: MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
What It Does: Wicking fabrics pull moisture away from your skin, moving it to the surface of the fabric, where it can evaporate.
Why It's Important: Wicking fabrics keep your skin dry, which is important for maintaining a cool body temperature in the summer and avoiding hypothermia in the winter. These are light and strong, absorb very little water, and are quick to dry.
Examples: Base layers can be anything from briefs and sports bras to long underwear tops and bottoms to tights and sport shirts. Synthetic fabrics like polypropylene, polyester, CoolMax® polyester, Capilene® or Polartec® Power Stretch® are all examples of high-tech, wicking fabrics.
Fit: Some garments are designed to fit very snugly for better range of motion and easier layering. Look for Seamless or flat-seam garments that will lie flat and won't press into your skin.
MIDDLE LAYER: INSULATION
What It Does: The insulating layer helps you retain heat by trapping air next to your body. Why It's Important: In colder conditions, this layer keeps your body warm so you'll waste less energy on maintaining your body temperature, allowing you to focus more on your activities.
Examples: Wool, fleece or synthetics in a vest, jacket and/or tights are good examples of styles suitable for outdoor activities. For high-energy activities like boot camp, choose lighter-weight fleece such as Polartec® 100. Polartec Power Dry®, or try Lululemon’s Brushed Luon® to avoid overheating. For very cold conditions, try thicker fleece such as Polartec 200 or 300.
Fit: Some styles fit more snugly for better performance during activities; other styles have a looser design to provide plenty of room for layers underneath. Additional features, such as armpit zippers and full-length front zippers, allow venting.
