Wednesday 16 November 2016

Cold weather: Safety tips for exercising outdoors

We need to learn some basic tips when exercising in cold weather outdoors. These tips are aimed at keeping us fit while protecting our health and staying safe. You don't necessarily have to change your exercise routine because of cold weather. The following tips can help you keep on going:
 Image result for cold weather imagesCHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WIND CHILL : Before going out, check the weather forecast. Temperature, wind and moisture along with the length of time you will be outside are key points to crosscheck for safety before heading outside for workout.Check the forecast before heading outside. Wind chill is a combination of cold and wind, extreme wind chill can make exercising outside unsafe even when putting on warm clothes. The wind can penetrate your clothes and remove insulating layer of warm air surrounding your body. 

STAYING SAFE DURING COLD WEATHER
If you have health problems such as heart conditions or asthma, its better to check it out with your doctor fast to review any special precautions you may need for your medication.
STAYING SAFE 
To keep warm, consider dressing in layers. Protecting your hands and feet can help you stay safe while exercising outdoors.
Image result for exercising in wet and muddy weather in Africa imagesIn muddy and slippery grounds, consider wearing shoes that can maintain good friction and if you are cycling, focus and maintain a slow steady speed.  

2 comments:

  1. Indeed most people find themselves lagging behind during the cold weather in their daily exercising routines.The truth is this is understandable but should not be tolerated.

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  2. You can workout indoors during cold weather. There should be absolutely no excuse for one to break his or her exercise routine

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