Sun and Shape: The 411 on Exercising Outside

How to handle the heat while working out.

New Year, New Attitude! - Just because I am BET.com’s health writer doesn’t mean that I am not human. Between working part-time and being a full-time graduate film student, it isn’t always easy to watch what I eat and workout all the time. But, I wil reclaim my health in 2014! Read about ways that I am going to live a healthier and stronger life. — Kellee Terrell (@kelleent)(Photo: Steve Cole/Getty Images)
Exercise  - A regular fitness regimen can help keep breasts firm while strengthening the pectoral muscles. These muscles give your breasts a natural boost because they sit directly on top of them. If the muscles are weak and sagging, chances are your chest will be too.  (Photo: Wendy Hope/Getty Images)
Disney Takes a Stand - Last summer Disney announced that by 2015 it would require all food and beverage products advertised on its television networks, online websites and at its theme parks to align with federal standards promoting healthier food choices by limiting calories, sugar, sodium and saturated fat. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Wear Light, Loose Fitting Clothing - The key to staying cool when working out is partly about what you are wearing. Make sure to wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothes. Also, opt for workout gear made from a polyester/cotton blend — it will help you cool off easier. 

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Get Your Summer Sweat On! - Goodbye Polar Vortex, hello Summer! And while summer means beaches and BBQs, it can also mean taking your workouts outdoors. But how can you balance exercise and the heat at the same time? Read these tips. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: Steve Cole/Getty Images)

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