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FITNESS
Cross-Country Skiing?
Keep Fit And Warm
CAROL FINK
Pity those poor souls who
schlep to the sunny South in
search of fun, for they are
missing one of the most won-
derful seasons of the year.
Michigan winters are some-
thing to celebrate not dread.
Cross-country skiing offers
an opportunity for fresh air,
physical fitness and adven-
ture. It is important to have
proper cross-country ski clo-
thing for spending a safe,
warm and comfortable day in
the winter weather.
Dressing correctly for
cross-country skiing involves
a principle called "functional
warmth." The body needs
clothes that are loose and
comfortable, yet insulate
against heat loss.
Clothing should provide
protection from the elements,
insulation and a method of
transfering moisture away
from the skin. This is best
accomplished by dressing in
layers: This way one can add
or remove clothing to main-
tain comfort.
Here are some guidelines
to help choose winter skiing
attire:
Long underwear, tops and
bottoms, are suggested. A
remarkable fiber called
polyprophylene has the abil-
ity to wick moisture from the
skin and transfer it to the
next layer of clothing.
Cotton longjohns should be
avoided because they absorb
moisture like a sponge, keep-
ing one wet and cold.
The next layer is for insu-
lation. This is the clothing
that maintains warmth. A
turtleneck top is excellent be-
cause it keeps the cold air out
while it holds in body heat. A
wool sweater works well be-
cause wool stays warm even
when wet.
Levis or corduroy pants
should be avoided since they
are mostly cotton and will
freeze when wet. Wool pants
or ski knickers are much
more comfortable.
The next layer is for pro-
tection from the elements. A
lightweight jacket should be
loose, allowing lots of room
for movement. Fibers such as
poplin, polyester, nylon, or
goretex are excellent. Down
or thinsulate vests are also
good because they keep one
warm and offer freedom of
movement. Light-weight jog-
ging suits are also great, but
remember to stay away from
cotton sweat clothes.
Keeping the extremities,
hands and feet, warm on a
cold day is important for ski
comfort. Mittens provide the
Carol Fink is a leisure
consultant based in
Southfield at Happy Trails,
Inc.
best safeguard against the
cold, but many skiers prefer a
glove which allows more flex-
ibility. Try to find a water-
repellent fabric and leather
grips.
Socks are also an impor-
tant consideration to skiers.
A two-layer system is needed.
Use a thin silk, nylon or
synthetic sock under a wool
sock for added warmth. Wear
ski boots large enough to
allow good circulation.
While out on the trail, a
skier will need something to
carry extra gear. A small
backpack or "fannypack" is a
terrific addition to one's ski
wardrobe. These are great for
storing sunglasses, ski wax,
maps, camera, forger snacks
and liquids.
Michigan's winter wonder-
land offers fun and enjoyment
for all ages. It is a great
opportunity to stay in shape
and meet new people.
Friendship Singles
Go Ice Skating
The B'nai B'rith Friendship
Singles (21-35) will meet at
the Beech Woods Ice Arena,
Nine Mile and Beech Roads,
Southfield, for an ice skating
party on Saturday at 9:30
p.m. There is a fee for admis-
sion and skate rental.
Following skating, the
group will meet at Max and
Erma's, 14 Mile and Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills.
For information, call Lora
Weingarden, 522-2617.
The election meeting for
the group will be held on
Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the
Willow Park Apts. game
room, 28675 Franklin Rd.,
Southfield.
Prospective members are
invited. For details and in-
formation about the available
positions, call Phil Neuman,
357-1871.
Socialites Have
Pre-Holiday Dance
The Rose Sherer Socialites
will join the Berkley Lions
Club for a pre-holiday dance
on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the
Jewish War Veterans Memo-
rial Home, 16990 W. 12 Mile,
Southfield. The Frank Venice
Trio will provide music.
There is a charge. Singles
and marrieds are invited. Re-
freshments will be served.
Parking will be available at
the rear or side of the build-
ing.
For details, call chairman
Gus Trager, 355-3761; or
President Dorothy Goldberg,
548-6850.