Get ready to be active outdoors this summer

There is no feeling quite like being stuck indoors on a sunny day – so this summer be ready to jump into action with the right gear.

The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day but you can’t find anything comfy to wear – or you just don’t know what to do if you go outdoors.

Instead of leaving it until those glorious days when you wake up to the sun streaming into your room, start thinking now about how you want to spend your summer – and how you want to look.

Never mind holiday clothes, there is sometimes the need for summer clothing on our beautifully changeable island! When the sun does shine, you really will want to make the most of it.

Choose an outdoor activity – and get the gear now

Making the most of your free time comes down to planning ahead. Even if that is only investing in the right equipment. If you find yourself thinking ‘what can I do to make the most of the weather’ too often, it’s time to look around for an outdoorsy hobby.

While you could spend a fortune on pursuing an outdoor hobby, there are also plenty of affordable options with walking being the number one choice. Walking is good your health and your wellbeing – and will certainly help to top up your vitamin D this summer.

Cycling, running, tennis, football and gardening are all easily accessible outdoor activities, or you might fancy rock climbing, paddle boarding, or kayaking. Plan to get started and just go for it.

Choosing clothes for outdoor activities

Having the right clothing can make a huge difference to your enjoyment of outdoor activities. Activewear is designed to be comfortable, to keep you cool or warm when needed – and to keep you dry should those summer showers appear.

Instead of thinking you’ll be fine in a t-shirt and an old pair of jeans, choose wisely and invest to make sure you continue to get active outdoors. Being uncomfortable could put you off from the start.

Layers are always the best choice – with a light base layer, warm, insulating mid-layer and finally a good waterproof jacket.

Walking trousers will help you to stay warm and dry, while running tights will keep the muscles warm as well as maximising movement. For cycling, good quality padded shorts make a world of difference in seat comfort, while it is important to choose clothes that are closely-fitted and don’t hang down for safety reasons.

Footwear is particularly important for specific activities as sports trainers will cushion the feet and protect the lower leg, while hiking boots offer superior comfort, support and grip. Specialist fabrics can also help to keep the feet cool.

At Marriotts Walk you will be able to find an excellent choice of outdoor gear and active wear at Trespass, while FatFace has a good selection of fashions that compliment an active and outdoors lifestyle. Marks and Spencer also offers an affordable range of active wear.

Summer clothing at Marriotts Walk

But what if you just want to look good in the park? Enjoying the sun isn’t always about adrenalin-fuelled days out. Taking the kids to the park, alfresco drinks or pottering round the shops could be your favourite thing about summer.

Make sure your sandals are still up to the task, and invest in the new season’s fashions for shirts, shorts, vests and skirts. Why not splash out on a dress for the evening too – no-one wants to be sweltering in their winter-go-to when the sun is blazing!

Take inspiration from the latest summer fashions and check out Phase Eight, New Look, Hobbs and Dapper Street, while JoJo Maman Bébé will take care of little ones.

Visiting Marriotts Walk shopping centre, Oxfordshire

Head to Marriotts Walk to feel good and look good this summer. Enjoy visiting the following shops and restaurants during your visit:

MARRIOTTS WALK
YOUR LOCAL, FRIENDLY, EATING, DRINKING, ENTERTAINING SHOPPING CENTRE HERE FOR YOU.

Get ready to be active outdoors this summer

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