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Novus Health: Exercising in cold weather - top 10 tips to stay safe and motivated


Published on 2024-12-09 15:23:09 - MSN
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  • As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, staying active can feel more challenging, but physical activity in winter is crucial for both physical and mental health: it helps maintain cardiovascular health,

The article from MSN titled "Novus Health: Exercising in Cold Weather - Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe and Motivated" provides guidance on how to maintain fitness routines during the winter. It emphasizes the importance of dressing in layers to manage body temperature, starting with a moisture-wicking base layer, followed by an insulating layer, and topped with a waterproof and windproof outer layer. Other tips include warming up indoors before heading out, protecting extremities like hands, feet, and ears, staying hydrated despite the cold, and adjusting workout intensity to prevent overexertion. The article also suggests using reflective gear for visibility, choosing the right time of day for exercise to avoid the coldest periods, and keeping workouts shorter but more frequent to maintain motivation. Additionally, it advises on recognizing signs of hypothermia and frostbite, and the importance of having a backup plan for indoor exercise if conditions become too harsh.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness-and-exercise/novus-health-exercising-in-cold-weather-top-10-tips-to-stay-safe-and-motivated/ar-AA1vys7t ]
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