| There are many benefits to exercising in the | | | | the cold air. Warm-up is important at any |
| cold. There are multiple exercise options one | | | | time, but particularly so during the colder |
| can choose to participate in regardless of | | | | months.Stretching is especially important in |
| what the outdoor thermometer reads. Exercise | | | | the winter months when it's easier to cramp |
| can help shake those winter blues. It | | | | up or pull a cold muscle.Don't assume that |
| improves your mood, increases your energy | | | | you have to sweat in order to get a good |
| level and helps you sleep better. Try to set | | | | workout. Don't strip when the get inside. |
| aside 30 minutes or more on most days of the | | | | |
| week for physical activity. A proper warm-up | | | | Winter Exercise Tips |
| is critical. Cold temperatures can make your | | | | |
| muscles tight and therefore they are more | | | | 1. Warm-up is important at any time, but |
| prone to injuries. The best approach to | | | | particularly so during the colder months. |
| dressing for outdoor exercise is with layers. | | | | |
| Layering provides the most effective heating | | | | 2. Stretching is especially important in the |
| method, plus it allows you to remove the top | | | | winter months when it's easier to cramp up or |
| layer if you get too hot. The layer closest | | | | pull a cold muscle. |
| to your skin should allow moisture to be | | | | |
| wicked away. | | | | 3. Drink plenty of water. |
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| Post exercise hypothermia is possible. This | | | | 4. People who are prone to asthma should make |
| happens when your body rapidly loses its | | | | sure they carry Ventolin, as they are more |
| heating stores. If you exercise outdoors when | | | | susceptible to asthma with the cold air. |
| it is dark, wear reflective materials to | | | | |
| ensure. Drink plenty of fluids. Cold air has | | | | 5. Don't assume that you have to sweat in |
| a drying effect, which can increase the risk | | | | order to get a good workout. |
| of dehydration. People who are prone to | | | | |
| asthma should make sure they carry Ventolin, | | | | 6. Don't strip when you get inside. |
| as they are more susceptible to asthma with | | | | |