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It is important to note that for some form of physical activity, is going to the gym, jogging or biking, we must choose the most suitable clothes and according to their occupation.

There are several aspects to be taken into account when choosing the sportswear: it is comfortable, so you can exercise with free, versatile, so it can be used also outside the gym, and, of course, that is to fashion.

But one aspect that also needs to be repaired and which often do not pay attention, is the material that is tailored sportswear, as this will influence our performance and satisfaction that we leave the wardrobe choice.

Currently, a material that is gaining popularity in the manufacture of sportswear is the suplex. This is a material that has a touch like cotton, but it does not discolor or pulping because it is a synthetic fabric.
Another of its benefits is that it is a breathable fabric, ie, favors the evaporation of sweat that makes clothes dry faster while you’re still exercising.

What is not happening with the garments of cotton, which keep the sweat inside the body and, consequently, the clothing becomes wet train tools which can cause changes in your body temperature and cooling capabilities or colds.

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How to prevent:

• Eat a balanced diet

• Drink 2-3 liters of water every day, because the idea that many dining area is one delicious fluid retention

• Reduce salt intake because it alters the blood flow and water stored in the network

• The practice of daily physical activity, especially aerobic like running, jumping rope, biking, hiking or jogging, as this not only prevent cellulite, but also heart disease and osteoporosis, among others, should also avoid using the right shoes and tight clothing.

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Following recommendations outlined by age group:

a) Children and Adolescents
* Should perform at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
* It is important to motivate young people in age-appropriate activities, fun and varied.

b) Adults
* A minimum of 150 minutes (2 hours) of weekly physical activity of moderate intensity or 75 minutes a week of high intensity.
* For more benefits, adults could increase their activity to 300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate exercise weekly, or 150 of high intensity.
* Should perform muscle stretching exercises of medium or high intensity and involve all major muscle groups. At least 2 times a week.

c) More
* Apply the same recommendations as in the case of other adults while their health conditions permit.
* Should perform exercises that maintain or improve balance.
* They must determine their level of effort based on their relative fitness level.
* Seniors with chronic constraints should understand their conditions affecting their ability to make regular exercise safely.

Every so often, the health department of the United States published a series of recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise. You can access the full report in 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. In his summary, we suggest that being physically active is one of the most important steps we can do to improve our health. Regular physical activity at any age, kept for months and years offers long-term benefits on health. For this we must exercise weekly.

The main results of the study are:
* Regular physical activity reduces the risk of complications to health problems.
* Some physical activity is better than nothing.
* For many health problems, there are additional benefits as we increase the activity, intensity, frequency and / or duration of exercise.
* To obtain substantial benefits, we must devote a minimum of 150 minutes (2 hours) per week of moderate exercise.
* Both aerobic exercise such as weight training are beneficial.
* Improved health in all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and elders. There are no differences in racial, ethnic or disabled.
* The benefits of physical activity far outweigh the possible negative effects.