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RyoonDBig By MYRNA MILLER Staff Writer Running pants, tights and uni tards are the most popular wear for aerobics, running and biking at UNC, according to students and store owners. "Running pants have been the latest trend," said Wendy Johnson, manager of Athletic World. "Often more students wear them for fashion rather than activity. "We sell a lot of them, to guys and girls," she said. Prices for full length running pants range from $30-$35. The shorter pants, usually worn by men, are priced around $20. Erik Rolf, a freshman biology pre-med major from Baltimore, wears running pants while biking. "They are a lot more comfortable than wearing regular shorts when you are running or riding a bike," he said. Running pants, tights and leo tards do not bind, which is benefit cial for the body. During physical activity, this type of clothing doesn't restrict movement. Some students seemed to have mixed feelings about whether or not running pants were worth the price. Bonnie Flynt, a Spanish interna- tional relations major from Lexing ton, chose a cheaper alternative. "IVe been wearing unitards for six years, and they're a lot cheaper than the running pants people are buying today," Flynt said. "Running pants are too expensive, but they're cool." Karen Hogan, a junior education major from Clemmons, says she feels the same way. "Due to my finances I usually wear shorts and tights to aerobics, even though I Pass along AN HEIRLOOM MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD. Life. When you make a be quest to the American Heart Association, you're passing along a precious legacy. The gift of life. That's because your contri bution supports research that could save your de scendents from America's number one killer. AMERICAN 4 WERE FIGHTING FOR OURUFE This space provided as a public service, V Mi ' Yi paonfe Suave the Head 00 i itiniess tehiomi i rsET" : -m .. x i x rr""1 Choosing the proper athletic would love to have some running pants," she said. "I cant see pur chasing them when sweats will do the job." For those who like to aerobicize, one important though often expensive consideration is work ing out in the right kind of shoes. "Right now Avia are the best on the market; we can't even keep them in stock," said Michelle Stolzenberg, Estes Park 967-2234 Kingswood 967-2231 Limited Availability. jj WH? SIX WARNING SIGNS OF KIDNEY DISEASE Burning or difficulty during urination 9 Pain in fJWL small of back 1 1 just below m (nol aggravated by movement) a6a p"R aOaOa ofWoody- urine National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina i P.O. Box 2383 Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515 footwear is an important part of manager of the Athletic Attic. "They have got a sole, which, when you come down on it, flattens and expands to give a broader base. Also the full grain leather upper gives good support." Prices for Avia shoes range from $39.99 to $59.99, Stolzenberg said. When trying to pick out a pair of shoes, exercisers should try on sev eral different brands and see what Royal Park 967- 2239 University Lake 968- 3983 Jhe Apartment People Puffiness D around eyes, swelling of hands and feel, especially in children More frequent urinjlion, particularly at night ft High Blood Pressure Health ft,,! " ' '44 WniirtriW BiiBa.:....... 'is, V getting maximum benefit from exercise and staying injury-free they like best, Johnson said. "Some people may like Avia, but other brands such as Reebok are also good." Many students are using running tights as a fashion item, resulting in the availability of many colors and styles. But store managers say they think this is a passing fad. Everyone wants to look good while sweating, but students if University Square, Chape! Hill eat in 929-0296 take out Custom built burgers Stuffed Spuds e Vegetarian Sandwiches Salad Bar Daily Specials Salad Platters 19 Homemade soups & chili Homemade french fries Desserts BeerWine Conveniently located in downtown Chapel Hill facing Granville Towers 133 W. Franklin St. lunch and dinner This Newspaper & FitnessTuesday, April 12, 19885 tmw 5-: Tar Heel file photo seriously involved in aerobics, bik ing, running or any other exercise should be more concerned about wearing proper clothing that is com fortable and gives them support, according to store managers. So, students who can't afford to buy expensive, stylish running pants and shoes, don't worry. A student's shoestring budget may allow for the cheaper, more practical clothing.
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