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2.  Don’t let cold weather keep you indoors and away from your exercise program  The following precautions will keep you warm and fit during the cold seasons: Dress in layers Protect your extremities Drink fluids/ Avoid alcohol Cover your mouth Keep the wind at your back

3.  Dress in several thin layers that can easily be added or removed to account for changes in body temperature  The goal of layering is to minimize sweating  Do not make cotton your first layer, it will absorb sweat and be cold against the skin

4.  When in cold environments our bodies begin to redirect blood flow to our core. This leaves our extremities vulnerable to frostbite  Wear a hat or earmuffs to protect your ears  Wear gloves to protect your hands  Wear an extra pair of socks or thermal socks to protect your toes

5.  A common mistake when exercising in the cold is to not drink fluids like you would if it were warm  Dehydration affects your body’s ability to regulate body heat and increases the risk of frostbite Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages because they can also cause dehydration

6.  Cover your mouth with a scarf or ski mask to aid in warming and humidifying cold air  Breathing cold air can cause angina and a burning sensation in the throat  If you have any respiratory concerns consult a doctor to see if it’s safe for you

7.  When possible exercise with the wind to your back during the warmest part of the day, especially if sweating

8.  The tips provided will help keep you warm in cold weather; however there are other alternatives that will keep you even warmer  Begin an exercise regimen at your local gym  Try a workout video at home  Mall walking  Start an active indoor hobby i.e. Wii Fit, shuffleboard

9.  http://www.livestrong.com/article/539775- running-in-cold-weather-lung-damage/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/539775- running-in-cold-weather-lung-damage/  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/ HQ01681 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/ HQ01681  http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/environ ment/a/aa121100a.htm http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/environ ment/a/aa121100a.htm