Winter can put a damper on your outdoor exercise routine. But the good news is, you can still exercise outdoors, making it more bearable by dressing appropriately. The cooler temperatures can make you more prone to skipping your workouts when its below 50 degrees outside. Luckily most parts of Southern California is not too bad during the Winter. But where I live we have had snow just about every winter, which means it gets pretty cold. Here are some things you can do to make your workout a little warmer.
Wearing layers will allow you to remove clothes as your body starts to heat up. Also wearing clothing that is made from synthetic fibers that are designed for working out will help keep the sweat from your body. Keep in mind that your layering should be appropriate and not overly done to where you may sweat too much causing your core temperature to drop.
This is the time of year when the cold can flare up arthritic conditions and make your muscles prone to injury by causing blood vessels to constrict. Be sure to spend 10 minutes warming up by doing some walking, light cycling or marching in place. Stretching is best done when your muscles are warmed up.
No excuses when it comes to keeping your body healthy. That means treating it right through exercise and making healthy food choices.
Merry Christmas and many blessings to you!
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