Fitness tips for the winter: Here's how you can stay fit during the cold season
| Nov 22, 2018, 16:23 IST
With the onset of winter, it's a given that even the most regular of fitness freaks will have a hard time going out for an exercise session. The winter winds can get extremely cold and may affect your fitness routine and the way you exercise. And while you may be tempted to stay indoors and not do any exercising at all, that isn't really healthy for your body. Your joints may start aching and your muscles may get sore due to the cold weather which is why it is equally important to get proper exercise during that season as well. Here are a few tips to help you out.
To begin with, make sure that you check the windchill ahead of time. If you've left your clothes hanging out and there's a cold wind blowing, chances are that the wind has already penetrated your clothes and tampered with the insulating warm air that surrounds your body. This might make your skin vulnerable to frostbite. Before you head out, also make sure that you know what the symptoms of frostbite are. They include numbness and loss of feeling or a stinging sensation.
Also, remember that it might be winter but it's just as easy for you to get sunburned. So, ensure that you apply the right amount of sunscreen before you head out. Follow these tips and you'll end up having a safe, fun and enjoyable exercise session during the winter season.
To begin with, make sure that you check the windchill ahead of time. If you've left your clothes hanging out and there's a cold wind blowing, chances are that the wind has already penetrated your clothes and tampered with the insulating warm air that surrounds your body. This might make your skin vulnerable to frostbite. Before you head out, also make sure that you know what the symptoms of frostbite are. They include numbness and loss of feeling or a stinging sensation.
Also, remember that it might be winter but it's just as easy for you to get sunburned. So, ensure that you apply the right amount of sunscreen before you head out. Follow these tips and you'll end up having a safe, fun and enjoyable exercise session during the winter season.