Working Out and Training in Cold Weather

7 Ways to Stick to Winter Workouts

Wintertime presents a multitude of challenges to your weekly workout routine. Here’s the pro advice on staying active when your body wants to hibernate
By David L'Heureux fitbie
 

Stay Warm

During the dead of winter, your body is literally fighting the elements to stay warm, so dressing appropriately and practicing a proper warmup is all the more important. “Convection, conduction, evaporation, and radiation all contribute to stealing heat away from the body as it tries to maintain a warm and cozy 98.6 degrees,” says Ray Ignosh, M.S., C.S.C.S., and a U.S.A. Cycling certified coach. Ignosh recommends easing into cold-weather activities, paying attention to layering, consuming plenty of calories and fluids before during and after exercise, and taking extra time to warm up.

Run Right. Do this 20-minute warm-up routine before you head outdoors.

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