These are the 4 best workout shirts for combatting the heat

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No one wants to workout in 90 degree weather. Yet as July drags on and August approaches, it's a reality many of us have to come to terms with. Working out in the late afternoon or the early morning are great ways to avoid the sun, but if we're honest with ourselves, when it's 95 degrees out, you're fighting a losing battle looking for a "cool" time to workout.

Battling the heat requires you be both hydrated and properly attired. With the right shirt, the oppressive heat's effect on you can be reduced by minimizing sweat, blocking the suns rays more effectively, and increasing ventilation.

Ditch the cotton tee you're running in to avoid the sweat stains and uncomfortable chafing. Below, Insider Picks has assembled some of the best options for working out in the heat of the summer.

adidas Techfit Chill Tee

adidas

Compression shirts are great for supporting muscles and are surprisingly good at keeping you cool in the heat. With adidas' proprietary Climachill technology, a mesh-like fabric with aluminum silver dots that conduct heat away from the body, this shirt is a great choice for outdoor workouts in the summer.

With slightly longer sleeves than most shirts, the adidas option is perfect for compression fans. 

adidas Tech Fit Chill Tee, $45, available at adidas and Amazon. 

Tesla HyperDri Cool T-Shirt

Amazon

Tesla's 100% polyester shirt reduces body odor and wicks away sweat, making it perfect for the heat. Its sleek look and absurdly low price gives you the option to buy in bulk and make this your everyday workout shirt. Tesla also has a similarly priced compression option, if you're looking for the benefits of a tighter-fitting top. 

Tesla HyperDri Cool T-Shirt, $9.98, available at Amazon.

Nike Pro Hypercool Fitted Training Top

Nike

Nike's Dri Fit Max material is great for the heat and form-fitting, without being compression or restricting mobility. With mesh panels in key areas on the back and under the arms, this shirt will provide more ventilated comfort than other, more traditional Dri-Fit shirts. 

Nike Pro Hypercool Fitted, $45, available at Nike.

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