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Best Workout Wear for Your Favorite Exercises

by Organic Spa Magazine

Expert tips on easy dressing for your favorite exercise

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ROWING

“Rowing is like a cardio party. You burn 1,200 calories per hour and it’s a low impact, total body workout. You use 84 percent of your muscles in every stroke. It’s an idea I had for an interval-based workout with toning—what we need to do to keep our bodies strong.” —Helaine Knapp, founder and CEO, City Row
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What to wear?
 According to Knapp, “Wear tight-fitted bottoms or capris, because you’re moving around a lot, on and off the machine, and a tank top or tee that’s a bit fitted will keep you cool. Know that you’ll be sweating a lot, so consider sweat-wicking materials.”
Lole Balance Shorts, lolewomen.com; Maggie’s Organics 95% certified organic cotton
Raglan Blouse and Skirted Leggings, GOTS-certified organic merino wool over-the-knee socks, maggiesorganics.com

SPINNING

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“Spinning is sexy and spinning is fun! The better you look, the better you feel, the better you ride!” —Jessica Lewis, founder, Dragonfly Cycling LA
What to Wear? According to Lewis, “It’s best to wear fitted clothing so nothing gets caught on the pedals or the seat when riding. Capris, full length or shorts are fine as long as they are long enough so to not chafe the inner thighs. Tanks or muscle tees are ideal so you SO15_workout wear_inline4have full flexibility on the bike for push-ups, side to side motions, or any other moves that incorporate arms and shoulders. And women should definitely be sure to wear a supportive sports bra for fast sprints, jogs and jumps.”
Super Natural merino wool Nergy Bra, ca.sn-supernatural.com;
NoMiNoU recycled polyester Bri Low Waist leggings, nomidesigns.ca

BARRE

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“Barre3 is a modern evolution of the dancer’s workout, combining the grace of ballet barre work with the wisdom of yoga and the strength of Pilates.” –Sadie Lincoln, founder, barre3
What to wear? According to Lincoln, “Ideally, you should wear the same tSO15_workout wear_inline6hing that you would to a yoga class, so leggings, a sports bra and tank for women and shorts and a T-shirt
for men. Most people go barefoot but some prefer to wear toe socks, grippy socks or studio wraps. Any of those options are fine.
Clover Cloth organic cotton Regram Muscle Tee, clovercloth.com; Body Bark micro-modal leggings, bodybark.com; Blake Brody for Ahnu Leah shoes,
ahnu.com/yogasport-blake-brody.html

YOGA

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“The ideal outfit is something that moves with your body, but also stays put when you are upside down, in poses like downward facing dog.” —Stefanie Eris, national yoga director, Exhale
What to wear? Eris recommends wearing comfortable, form-fitting clothing like leggings
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Inner Waves Organics organic cotton Lilly top, innerwaves.org; Hyde Yoga Wren Legging and Brooklyn Halter, yogahyde.com; Jade Yoga 100% natural rubber yoga mat, jadeyoga.com

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