6 great advantages of exercising outdoors during the winter

in #exercises7 years ago

If you lack the necessary motivation, hire a personal trainer to take you out of the house at least three times a week. If you manage to exercise outdoors during the winter season, you may be able to take advantage of these 6 benefits:

  1. You will burn more calories
    As the body works harder to regulate the core temperature, it will burn a few more calories during training in cold weather compared to one that is done indoors or during warmer weather.

  2. You will strengthen your heart
    Cold weather makes the heart work harder to distribute blood throughout the body. For an unhealthy heart struggling to control additional stress, this process can aggravate illness and injury. But if you exercise regularly you can further strengthen your heart muscle with these sessions in a cold climate, preparing your body better for even more vigorous training in the future.

  3. Drink more water
    Staying hydrated is one of the most important factors to minimize the dangers of training in cold weather. The body continues to sweat, but that sweat evaporates more quickly in the cold, dry air, making it look like the body is losing less water. Drinking water before, during and after workouts in cold weather helps maintain maximum performance, protect the body from injury and stay warm from start to finish.

  1. You will build a tolerance to the cold
    It can be quite difficult to force yourself to expose yourself to the mercy of the elements in the first training of the winter season, but you can be sure that over time it becomes easier. It is important to adjust your expectations as you acclimatize instead of looking for performance similar to what you have during the warm season.

  2. You will remember the importance of heating and cooling routines
    Proper heating and cooling movements are crucial to keep the body in the best physical shape, but they become even more important when it's cold. Keeping your body loose, flexible and warm when faced with cold weather training can help prevent painful twisting, sprains, tears and other injuries.

  3. You will feel happier and more energized
    Exercise in cold weather also has the ability to improve your mood, thanks to the lack of moisture and the stimulating aspect of the cold. As the body works harder to stay warm, the amount of endorphins produced also increases, leaving you with a greater sense of happiness and lightness after training.

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