When temperatures drop into single digits the thought of going outside (let alone exercising outdoors) may not be a welcome thought.
But the snow and cold temperatures do not have to be a hindrance to your exercise plans. In fact, exercising outdoors can be a cure for the winter blues. There is no reason you can’t have a good cold-weather workout as long as you take certain precautions and pay attention to any symptoms of cold-weather health hazards before braving the storm.
Be prepared for winter workouts by:
- Check the forecast before you set out so you can factor in air temperature and wind chill before your sweat session.
- Wearing layers to insulate yourself from the winter elements.
- Avoid heavy cotton materials because they sop up sweat and will make you wetter and colder.
- Don’t forget your gloves, warm socks and a hat. You can always remove items if needed but keeping these parts of your body warm is key to preventing frostbite.
- Consider a face mask or scarf to protect the skin on your face.
Watch today’s video from The Doctors for more cold weather exercise tips:
The perfect cold weather breakfast is baked oatmeal…baked sweet potato oatmeal from Healthy Food for Living that is. Think oatmeal meets Thanksgiving. Yum.
Click on the photo for recipe instructions.
Do you like to exercise in cold temperatures? What is your favorite baked oatmeal recipe?
