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Top Workout Wear with Fitness Bestie Jenny Fit Start | EP 149
Top Workout Wear with Fitness Bestie Jenny Fit Start | EP 149
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39 minutes
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Jun 23, 2023
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Get ready for a major VIP Guest this week!! Jenny McClendon of @JennyFitStart joins us this week to discuss the Do's and Don'ts of exercise clothing, dressing, shoes, and accessories. As always, we recommend that you follow along on Holly’s curated Pinterest Board! #DOIT And who better than Jenny to help us tackle this important fashion subject? Jenny McClendon, MS, PT of Jenny Fit Start hosts a fitness YouTube channel for seniors and beginners. #fitover50 Her channel is full of motivating exercises and instructional videos where her clients and viewers sweat, have fun, and try new things. Jenny's Fit Start program was named by @Oprah as "One of The 25 Best YouTube Workout Channels to Help Meet Your Fitness Goals at Home" and featured in @GlamourMag as one of the "Top 21 Best YouTube Channel Workouts" Holly sits down with her BFF since middle school to dish out the best advice for what to wear while working out - AND, what not to wear! Elements of Exercise Clothing Number 1: Sports Bras Jenny firmly believes in maximum support for women of a certain age. Look for T-backs, higher in the front necklines, and clasps in the back. Being cute with your sports bra is not a thing; of course, if they're slapping you in the face. #fashioncrime Number 2: Consider Your Activity Are you working out outside? Are you playing tennis? Are you stretching in a yoga class? Are you working out in a gym? Jenny recommends you think about the coverage you need, the support you need, the level of comfort for your activity – AND the level of confidence you want to feel in your outfit. “You are not going to find me in the gym in ratty T-shirts and shorts. This may sound silly, but I like to look put-together at the gym and in public.” -Jenny HOT TIPS: One of Jenny’s favorite brands is ZYIA light and tight compression leggings. Her favorite tops are loose-fitting and breathable. Nothing made of cotton. Find something with a little bit of spandex and polyester blend so that it doesn't get stinky, won’t stick to you, and doesn't hold sweat. Number 3: SpongeBob SquarePants vs. Jessica Rabbit The shape of your body dictates your workout wear! Someone who is narrow in the hips and legs vs. someone who is curvier in the middle will absolutely need to find support and coverage in different ways. HOT TIP: Holly points out one of her biggest mistakes: Buying workout wear at a yoga place - thinking “Oh my God, this is so cute! I can do yoga in this!” And then trying to go to the gym in the same outfit, and her boobs fall out. #NOTCHIC She did not realize that one does not get the support needed from yoga brands that they need for weightlifting or cardio, etc. Don’t jump without support, Sister! #blackeyealert Number 4: Athleisure Wear vs. Workout Wear These are not the same. Athleisure wear is for when you are running around or relaxing. Your workout clothes are for working out and sweating in. Athleisure can go over/in addition to your workout clothing, or be worn alone. Number 5: Workout Shoes This is one of the most popular questions Jenny gets. She insists you need to go to an athletic shoe store, like Fleet Feet or others. They have highly sophisticated ways to fit your foot– first and foremost. Do you have a high arch? Do you walk on the sides of your feet? Do you have Achilles Tendinitis? Major feet issues? If you're high maintainence in the shoe department, GET FITTED FOR YOUR SPORTS SHOES! And skip the big box stores lwhere you pull the shoes off the shelves yourselves. HOT TIP: You should have different shoes for different activities. Running is not the same as weightlifting on your body. If you spend money on fitness classes, it's super important to invest in the proper shoe and body support for each workout. This will only increase your confidence when working out. Holly loves Nike Metcon shoes for weightlifti
Released:
Jun 23, 2023
Format:
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