Exercise can still be delightful in the winter. It’s not just a good head start on preparing for bathing suit season after a lot of rich holiday meals – it’s a great way to combat the winter blues. Although the climate in Louisiana is moderate, it can sometimes still feel too cold for comfort to exercise outdoors during the winter. Here are some helpful tips via Humana and the Mayo Clinic for keeping your activity levels up in the wintertime.
Be safe.
Almost everyone can exercise safely during cold weather. But there are some health conditions that should keep you indoors. If you have asthma, which causes trouble breathing, you should exercise indoors. Also, if you have heart problems, see your doctor before you exercise in cold weather. Your doctor can review any special precautions.
Dress in layers.
Here is an odd fact. Dressing too warmly is among the biggest mistakes you can make while exercising in cold weather. Exercise generates a lot of heat. In fact, exercise makes you feel like it’s much warmer than it really is. Yet, once your sweat starts to dry, you can get cold.
Do your warm-up.
Before you exercise outdoors, do your stretching inside. After your outdoor workout, you should also do your cool down inside. After your workout is finished, don’t stand around in your damp clothes. You should go inside right away.
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