14 - Sunday, January 9, 1994 - North Shore News Fitness resolutions for. °94 bring exercise indoors: _ FASHION STATEMENTS * DON’T HIBERNATE the. winter away. Just because the weather is colder does not mean you have to lose the firm figure, fitness level and the. fun you get from aerobic. -activities.. “Bring your ‘body into othe: new" year with confidence and resolve. ‘ Get some basic fitness gear and get “out there. It’s time to whittle away ” “those profi le pitfalls. : ; FASHION FILE is a weekly Sunda: yr “column. If your: business: or. charity: “is planning a fashion show, send in: “your information'as ‘early as passi- ble to the:-North Shore, News, /139. 'Lonsdale-Ave:, North: Vancouver, B.C5:V7M 2H4: Priority is given to s fundraising fashion events.and ‘fashion:shows: taking. Place fon. the North Shore.” 3 : The: Western : Canadian Designers: & Fashion : ‘Association’ ‘(DFA) holds a fashion evening, at The Georgian Club, 400 ‘| Vancouver. Sun: fashion: editor Virginia Lecining, presents a trends : ’ ‘Sunday ; i Western Canadian Designers Sy You can adapt some of your favorite warm-weather sports to the great indoors by joining one of the North Shore’s many recreational facilities. To bring the outdoors inside, switch from bicycling to a lifecycle, do your laps on a treadmill. climb mountains on a stairmaster, g0 boating on a rowing machine, play a racket sport on a squash court and go for a swim ina heated pool. Convince yourself to try other _ high-energy activities like circuit training, dance classes and weight training. .. Ifaerobics classes are not for you, attempt a similar trim-tone or step class which uses very few dance moves and focuses on preci- sion movements with weights. For added motivation, some gyms have personal trainers and tatking Powercise machines. If your excuse is that you haven’t a thing to wear, here are a few fitness fashion pointers. > Don't try to bury yourself beneath thick layers of fleece, and jersey to show’ no signs of your body. There is no need for clothing that’s oversized or over-acces- ‘sorized. Body-moulding and revealing styles will give you motivation to report: for spring "94. Designer Rosemarie Cucvas discusses the. “total market” approach to design. Doors open 6:30 p.m.: event starts 7 p.m.-Tickets: $5, students; 58, members; $10, non- -members. ; Phone 68 1677 for more info.- February. W382 ‘The Fashion Association (DFA) holds a ‘designer, discount ‘sale of cloth- Ling, accessories and fabric from 20 - local “designers, “at' VanDusen Botanical Garden, Flora! Room, 5251 Oak St.-Vancouver, 10 a.m.- 4:30 pm. Info: 689-7677. work hard to look your best, because the shape they're in is the shape you're in. There is little you can do to hide it, but a lot you can do to change it. Learn which clothes and shoes offer comfort, performance, safety, durability and good looks while you're in action. Weuring the right gear for a spe- cific activity makes a positive dif- ference to your fitness program, working with your bady to boost your performance, your confidence and your commitment. There is often a change in what a woman wears as she becomes more involved in an exercise. As her confidence level rises, she enjoys looking like a pro. This image of herself looking like one of the best.is a smart, self-motivating tool. If you are contemplating joining a gym, take a walk through first to see what is worn, since all gyms maintain a particular atmosphere and geur that match it accordingly Aerobic wear should fit closely so you can monitor your movement and postural alignment. A high cut on top keeps chest supported and hides your bra during activity. A unitard eliminates waist- band grab and rising up of a body- suit at bottom. Cupri-length leggings do away with the uncomfortable leg pull of stirrups and knee bagging of longer leggings. Choose a quality brand that is well constructed with seams that don't bind or cut and in substantial fabrics that won"t become transpar- ent when you bend over. Fiatter yourself in activewear that is desiyned to camouflage your less-than-perfect parts and empha- size your assets with strategic placement of color, cuts and seams. Black and dark colors, solids as opposed to prints, V-cuts, unlayered looks, vertical tines and blocks of color are slimming. Throw a T-shirt over top if you don’t like to be overly revealing. Fashions for active mature women, and more modest styles in spandex, have less revealing cuts and fuller bottoms. A sports bra is essential to pro- tect pectoral muscles from strain during acrobics, running or other strenuous exercise. Cycling, stair-climbing and weight training gear should be streamlined and lightweight. Close-: fitting gear minimizes resistance. Cycling shorts aré often prefer- able to leggings to keep your larger - leg muscles warm but leave knees free to bend.’ ; : .. YOU, wil want to attend the Look what WELCOME WAGON has in store for you ° Demonstrations + Exciting Gifts for every Bride-to-Be: i» speciai Displays * Numerous Door Prizes «- Admission is FREE, but by Invitation only. To obtain your personal invitation f you and your mother or guest, please give me a call: SUE 928. ‘$22 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH DOORS: 2 RM. NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB 1325 EAST KEITH RD., N. ‘VANCOUVER _*& SOME EXBTORS BOOTHS aera A top with a racing T back is’ comfortable for bending over and pulling movements. A tank top ora T-shirt can be worn overtop ofa spandex crop top for more cover. For swimming, a one-piece muaillot that’s cut high i in the front minimizes water resistance and pro- tects the chest, a racing back allows free range of arm and shoulder movement and slightly lower cut legs prevent rising up behind. Try new fabrics such as Copel which is woven instead of knitted fora tighter, more structured fit. Shoes that fit you and your activity protect from exercise- -relat- ed injury. Aerobic shoes protect during side-to-side movement, jumping _ and pressure on toes. The sole is wider than on other shoes to centre the foot with a smoother sole and a flexible sole for easier movement. -° Since in aerobics you land with: - three times the force of your body - weight, the right shoe has a\. = + metatarsal cushion at the ball of the: foot, supporting the ankles, for later- al movement. ’..: Running shoes protect t the foot. during forward movement, ‘with ‘treads for traction: There is cushion . and support at the back of the foot: Weis AeA Oe LO GE. | _ CLIP THIS AD AND RECEIVE A Re FURTHER {O% DISCOUNT OFF Oats) 347 WATER st. SALE PRICE Pe -GAST OWN 682-6424.