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Hot Tips for Exercising in Winter
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| Do a 5 minute warm up and then a few light stretches of the working muscles before beginning an activity. Pulled muscles are more likely to occur in cold weather because your muscles tighten and contract in the cold. Don't stretch a cold muscle without warming up.
Use all day, air activated, time release, disposable HOT RODS Hand, Toe, Neck and Large Pocket Warming Packs to help keep hands, feet, neck and body warm, even on the coldest days. Watch which way the wind blows. Travel into the wind on your way out so you'll have it blowing at your back at the end of your workout-making your work out time a little easier when you're tired and less likely to slow you down. Exhaustive workouts require advance planning. Avoid exhaustive workouts because you're more likely to fall when you're worn out. Landing in puddles or wet snow in freezing temperatures puts you at risk of hypothermia (subnormal temperature of the body). Take safety precautions. Exercise during the day when temperatures are higher and visibility is greater, especially, for example, if you run and share potentially icy road with drivers. If you must exercise in the dark, wear reflective clothing. All HOT RODS Winter Liners come with a reflective strip in the back. HOT RODS Winter Liners are available in a wide assortment of styles, each with pockets at ears to hold Hot Rods Warming Packs. Drink plenty of water. You can become dehydrated in cold weather if you don't replace fluids. Dehydration reduces blood flow to the skin which can lead to cold injury. but never drink alcohol. Alcohol contributes to dehydration and widens blood vessels which contributes to heat loss. Alcohol also impairs judgement and reduces sensitivity to cold. You need extra fuel when exercising in the cold. A good deal of energy goes to keeping you warm. Bring along high-calorie munchies and stop to snack frequently.
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