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TIP: No time for regular exercise? Make your commute part of your daily workout.
Most American workers don't have the luxury of a shower at work, much less the time for a shower during the workday. If you use getting sweaty as an excuse for not exercising, read on!
Soap and water
Stash a container of liquid soap and a couple of those super-wicking towels at work. After your bout of exercise, duck into the restroom to swab off. If you don't have a private bathroom, negotiate your sponge bath in a stall.
If you sweat a lot, invest in socks and undergarments made from "performance" fabrics (see below), or pack a change of undies and a fresh shirt.
About the dreaded "helmet-hair," the scourge of female cyclists everywhere: C'mon ladies. Find a way! Better yet, start a movement. Let's make helmet-hair the new chic.
Rethink your wardrobe
Many folks find their working wardrobes undergoing a transformation as they boost the activity in their lives.
I know I did. I moved towards simpler, less-complicated, wrinkle-free workwear, and I began seeking out clothing made from "performance" fabrics.
Not just sports clothing, but everyday office clothes, from undergarments to pants, tops, skirts and jackets. More and more companies have begun offering workwear for both men and women that "wicks" sweat away ferom the body, prevents odor from forming, and that stretches and flexes to follow body movements for improved comfort.
The fabrics keep improving, too. Check out the new fabrics containing silver fibers that prevent odors from developing, and clothing targeting women who suffer hot flashes and night sweats.
The downside? Performance clothing costs more
It can cost a lot more, especially if, like me, you lean towards hand-me-downs and thrift-store specials. Some ways to manage the cost:
Check stores and catalogues; then ask for specific items on gift-giving occasions.
Own fewer clothes. Wouldn't you rather have a classy, well-exercised body than a classy wardrobe?
Peg Boyles, UNH Cooperative Extension Writer/Editor