It is very important for women to wear proper ladies fitness clothing when they exercise, Running 4 Women has claimed.

Peter Hier, editor of the website, said that women who like to go jogging outdoors should invest in some specialist running shoes.

"It is important that you get your first pair of shoes correctly fitted …Whether that be a cushioned shoe, a support shoe, or a neutral shoe, [getting them fitted] is vitally important," he added.

Mr Hier went on to say that people can go out running in a pair of plimsolls, but that they will not get the support that their feet need, particularly if they are running on hard roads, tarmac or footpaths.

His comments follow the BMC Public Health's publication of a review of several studies comparing the benefits of exercise outdoors to workouts indoors.

The studies suggested that natural outdoor environments could have direct positive impacts on well-being.

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