I just love the cool weather. The days are becoming shorter and the nights
longer. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. Staying active during
the cool months will not only help you maintain your weight but will also keep you strong and better able to fight the cold and flu season. Exercising can also chase those
winter blues away. Winter is not the
time to skip on your workouts but you do want to be smart about it.
Here are some tips for exercising and staying healthy during
the cooler months:
Layer - Whether
you are working out outdoors or in, it’s a good idea to layer your clothing. This way you can remove a layer when you start
to get hot and you can put it back on when you get cold. I start with a tank
top then layer a t-shirt on top and finish with a jacket that I can easily tie
around my waist once I take it off. I
also keep plenty of gloves, hats, and earmuffs at my disposal to protect my
hands, ears, and head and I wear thicker socks for my feet (buy your shoes ½
size larger).
Stay dry – When I
say #GetUncomfortable being wet and cold is not exactly what I’m talking about.
Going out in the cold while wet can be downright dangerous to your health if your body loses too much heat. For
this reason I always keep an extra set of workout clothes in my car to change
into after a tough workout.
Be Noticed - Wear reflective clothing if you are going
to be outdoors. Many of the active
clothes I purchase nowadays have some type of reflective element already on
them. But I admit I don’t pay much
attention to that when I make a purchase.
For that reason I also have a reflective vest just in case I need it. Lately while driving, I’ve seen people
running with lights flashing on their foreheads. Not my thing but it definitely got my
attention. You want to be seen in the
dark.
Protect yourself
– Wash your hands and wash them often and wash them well. Get your flu shot. Drink lots of fluids. Get your sleep. Stay away from processed junk
foods. Instead Use your crockpot and
experiment with healthy soups and chilies.
Be prepared – I
keep a throw blanket in my car during the winter along with a flashlight, phone
charger, some trail mix, bottled water and a cup…Hey who can forget Atlanta’s 2014 Snowpocalyspe! Other suggestions are a
battery-operated radio, booster cables, and matches.
Get uncomfortable
– Yes it’s cold, it may be dark and you probably won’t feel like it but come to
class anyway.
Trust me you’ll be glad you did.
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