European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 25, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Story and photos by Effie Bathen Nurnberg Bureau it used to be that when people decided to gel Alillie exercise the Only special clothes they needed were a sweat shift or maybe running Short today s athletic set however has become the Chic sweat  the trim and til now Burn their calories wearing logs with such names As body Wear workout Wear and ilex  whether it s Lor an aerobic dance class weight lilting bicycling or other activities items to Wear Are half tops one piece leotards High Cut briefs cycling shorts and even suspenders. And they re colourful crazy and coordinated. What a person wears while exercising is an indication of How Good a person feels about himself said Cape. Tim Carlin a Field artillery officer who leaches aerobics part time in the Nornberg military Community in West Germany. Carlin said that in his sessions which include both men and women participants May at first feel self conscious about their bodies and Start out wearing sweat suits. But As the classes Progress the exercisers Bloom once they feel comfortable and feel better then they come in leotards a bit conservative at first. Then once they feel really Good they come wearing Floral patterns circles and stars. That s when they re saying. Here i am. And i feel Good about myself " Carlin said the tone he wants to set in his classes is a positive psychological Altitude those attending expect an energetic fun filled class and the crazy colors and outfits Are part of it. Working out in an ally Active Leotard and lights can improve a person s morale and self esteem. Liz Mckay one of Carlin s students who is a Good 50 years Young said the class is a place where i can be really wild with clothes and it s socially acceptable for example she said her favorite pair of tights have stars on one leg and stripes on the other. Mckay comes to aerobics classes regularly. The exercise makes her feel Good and the wild clothes Mako her feel even belter she said. Even Chubby can be Chic. One woman who would gladly Burn away 30 pounds or More said she Felt All bottled up in shorts and a Shirl. The Leotard Sho wore made her feel she could really move Sho said. Being less inhibited makes for a Betler workout Carlin said. And being Able to see the Muscles work through snug flexible clothing like bicycle shorts makes for a More efficient one. Wild colors and modern of Art patterns arc the holiest thing Lor the fall fashion season said Sabina frock incl a fashion representative Lor Adidas one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in the world. Neon colors Are popular now but they re on their Way out she said in her office at Adidas Headquarters in  just North of nor Borg. She predicted that the trend in workout clothes would be toward More conservative and softer colors. That depends on one s nationality though. The american taste in sportswear Freck Winkel said is Dilfer ont from the germans preference. Americans like flashier colors with Brand names worked into their designs germans on the other hand generally prefer More conservative sportswear and Are not fond of logos. Comport is Tho most important Factor. That is also Why More and More exercise Wear As Well As warm up pants and jackets now doubles As fashionable Stree Wear among Young trendsetters she said. Still exercise Wear has to be Able to breathe stretch and withstand activities like an hour s Worth of aerobics. Modern synthetics such As spandex. Polyamide and Lycra do the Job some articles Are made of Cotton blends or synthetic fabrics hat let air in keep rain out and draw sweat away from the skin but it s the flashy colors and designs that make the clothes fun to Wear for men As Well As women Carlin Lor example often leads his classes wearing iridescent Pink or Green tank lops with coordinated cycling shorts. Some might smile at this but anyone who can do 101 pushups in two minutes can Wear whatever he wants. How much does this gymnastic Naulie couture Cost Marianna Nabetin who works out at an exercise class in Furth West Germany and lifts weights at a local gym says she pays $75 for a workout outfit. Thai s typical. One of the outfits she wore to a recent class included sleeveless High Cut Black leotards for $25 fashion bicycle shorts for $20 suspenders for $10, and a Loose tank top for $20. Her ensemble which she purchased on the Economy did not include her air Nike sneakers she said she paid about $75 for them or her Gold jewelry. Similar outfits can be purchased in Post exchanges Lor about the same prices but a wider selection is available in local department stores. Tho outfits can gel pricier though if they have a Label which tags them to one of the lop brands. One Nornberg department store for example had sweat bands in 17 Basic colors for a couple of dollars each while those Selling beside them with la Coslo alligators went or about $7 More than double. A pricier Puma sweat Shirl and sweat pants set Cost $110. A similar one on a nearby rack not quite As racy but with the same leaping Mountain lion logo Cost a Mere $20. A smart shopper can keep sweats cheap As Well As Chic. Whether Lor bathing or biking Ligure hugging fabrics such As lacquered stretch Nylon featured in this sol moult Are in. Member 25, 1989 the stars and stripes Page 15