Summer Survival Guide For Exercising Outdoors

The weather is getting warmer, and many New Yorkers are taking their workout outdoors. But do you have all the tools you need to protect yourself from the harsh summer sun? Health and Fitness expert Stephanie Oakes is available with all the tools and tips you need to survive the summer while exercising outdoors.

For more information on Oakes, visit www.stephanieoakes.com.

1) WELLNESS:
GNC WELLbeING: The first and only comprehensive, one-source line of whole body health products created exclusively for fit and active women.
*In stores now, the line was developed specifically for the unique complexities of women's fitness, health and nutrition needs.
*GNC WELLbeING targets three core pillars of health -- Whole Body Nutrition, Fitness Nutrition and Therapeutic Body Care - with more than 25 products, including vitamins, supplements, healthy snacks and beverages and therapeutic bath soaks.
*The line is designed to be customizable, enabling an individual to combine products and solutions for her unique needs.

*Here are a few that are perfect for when you workout this summer:

be-WHOLESOME™ - 59.99
GNC's complete Vitapak program is the first to combine formulas for health and beauty
Combines be-WHOLE, be-BEAUTIFUL, be-BALANCED, be-PROTECTED and
be-FLEXIBLE in one convenient vitapak

be-QUENCHED™ - 14.99
Energizing and hydrating stick pack features electrolytes, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants to help improve performance during fitness.
Can be enjoyed before, during and after exercise, or anytime to feel refreshed and replenished.
Great-tasting, low calorie drink mix in Raspberry & Peach Green Tea flavors

-be-NOURISHED™ -14.99
Delicious snack bars are high in protein and fiber, low in fat and have only 140 calories.

For more information, log onto www.gnc.com.

2) SUN PROTECTION
Neutrogena
- Neutrogena Age Shield Face SPF 90+ - $9.49, Neutrogena.com
Age Shield Face Sunblock brings you superior balanced protection against both types of harmful rays with a true breakthrough in sunscreen technology. With Helioplex® technology, Neutrogena® Age Shield Face SPF 70 features a stabilizing complex that delivers superior, powerful and lasting protection across 100% of the UV spectrum, to withstand UV rays when others can break down.

- Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblocks - $9.99, Neutrogena.com
When you're active and doing outdoor sports, you want a sunscreen that stays on regardless of the elements. On warmer, intense sun days, you want a sunblock that is waterproof and sweatproof, and won't wear out before you do. Because sunblock can wear off during intense, athletic activity, your skin becomes even more vulnerable to the sun's damaging rays, especially while sweating and while in the water. -New Neutrogena Ultimate Sport™ Sunblock is 3x more waterproof than testing standards, provides superior UVA/UVB ray defense, and withstands sunscreen's biggest wear-off factors:
· Water
· Rubbing
· Sweat
· Wipe-of

-Neutrogena Men® Age Fighter Face Moisturizer SPF 15 - $15, Neutrogena.com
Age Fighter Face Moisturizer helps reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, plus protects and hydrates skin in one step. This daily moisturizer is formulated with Retinol--the purest form of Vitamin A--and is clinically proven to give you smoother, younger and fitter looking skin. This formula contains a boost of conditioning multi-vitamins and non-greasy moisturizers that immediately smooth rough, dry skin. Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 sunscreen helps prevent future damage caused by the sun.
Retinol
SPF 15
Conditioning multi-vitamins
1.4 fl. oz. tube

- Neutrogena Triple Moisture® Silk Touch Leave-In Cream - $7, Neutrogena.com
Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Cream melts effortlessly into strands, improving smoothness and manageability while diminishing fly-aways and frizz. This silky daily cream spreads evenly, absorbing quickly to instantly soften, smooth and condition extra dry, damaged strands. Three naturally derived extracts work to defy dryness. Olive penetrates to the center of the hair strand, Meadowfoam Seed helps moisturize the middle and Sweet Almond wraps the surface. It also contains UV filters. Neutrogena Triple Moisture® provides specialized care for extra dry hair.
Contains UV filters
Salon approved
Non-greasy
Alcohol free
6 fl. oz. bottle

L'Oreal Kerastase Soleil Voile Protecteur, $30, LOreal.com
A transparent, non-greasy spray formulated with ceramide Reinforces hair fibre for better strength. Fights against damage of sun, sea & chlorinated water Loaded with UV filter & vitamin E to protect hair color Restores softness & suppleness of hair.

3) CLOTHING:
-51 Rashguard: A performance piece for the ocean, lake, river or pool with fashion styling. Meryl Microfibre fabric has 130 UVA/UVB rate to really help filter harmful rays. hi collar protects neck and elbow length sleeves help reduce bunching under armpits when paddling or if worn under a wetsuit. seams finished with flatlock stitching, for flat, smooth surface against skin (reduces chaffing). finally, body panels are ergonomically shaped and proportioned to contour a woman's physique. $185

- Poncho de Playa: 100% Cotton beach poncho w/deep hood to shield your face from the sun. bamboo button trims @ center front closure and "sleeves," deep front pockets to hold small items, and i.d. pkt in wearer's right pkt, to keep hotel keys/i.d.'s in tact. Great for sun protection yet still cool to wear, and chic enough to wear out in the evening over a tshirt and jeans. $248

- Langkwai Hoodie: Long-sleeve pullover, w/dbl-layer hood, made in "Flame" cotton slub jersey will keep you cool and protected from a scorching sun. Fabric has silicon finish, for silky hand. Back sweat-patch is self fabric. Neck opening is wide and easy. Front kangaroo pocket. Deep cuffs, and hem has clean finished vents. All seams are finished with coverstich. $128

- Double Up Bikini: designed specifically for the woman who likes to play at the beach! top is a hybrid of a sportsbra/halter, and will hold you in when splashing in the water or jumping @ the net. bikini is reversible, so you can have a few looks in 1 set. $130