Exercising in the Winter
Picture this:
You are determined to go for a run in the morning.
You set your clothes out the night before.
You charge up your iPod and TurboStrapp, fill your water bottle, and set out your shoes.
You fall into bed and close your eyes, and then (what seems like 2 minutes later) your alarm goes off.
GO TIME.
You open up the window, and there’s snow on the ground!
Lucky for you, the sidewalks are clear, so you decide you are going to brave the elements and go anyway.
But you are left with one critical question:
What am I going to wear?!
This week on BCC TV, we are going to share with you the 3 things you should always wear when working out in cold weather.
1. Headgear
When you are working outside, one of the best things you can do to keep warm is wear some headgear. Find a good hat or at the minimum, something to cover up your ears. Wearing a hat will keep the heat in, and keep your ears protected from the elements. The best kind of hat is one that is a wick away material. The material will keep your head dry if it is raining or snowing during your workout.
2. Gloves
Wear gloves! Not only will they keep your hands nice and cozy, but here’s a little known fact about wearing gloves: you can use them as built in snot rags! What?! Yes, I just said snot rags. It’s no secret that noses have a mind of their own when you are exercising in the cold. gloves can help you keep them in check.
3. Layer up!
Layers, layers, layers. If you are a girl, invest in a solid sports bra. Find one that works for you, and wear it to brave the elements. Wear something that will keep the girls close. If you are a dude, don’t wear cotton! Cotten is rotten! It will lead to bloody nipples. Yup, you read that right. Just being real. Cotton chafes. Find a wick away shirt or another material that is not cotton. And wear a jacket, preferably something that is moisture resistant, just in case the snow wants to come out and play during your run.
I think that covers it! The weather being too cold is not an excuse to not get your workout on. Find some good headgear, wear some gloves, and layer up. And BOOM! You are one workout closer to achieving your fitness goals.
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Now get out there, and keep going for your goals on step at a time. Invest in yourself!
Hoo-Aah! The BCC Team












