Increase Your Warm-Up. With the dropping temperatures it is necessary to not only warm-up but spend a little extra time warming up as this will decrease the chance of injuries and increase the oxygenation to the working muscle.- The Metabolic Down Shift. Everyone knows your metabolism slows down a bit in the winter months; we eat a little more and find reasons not to exercise. Studies show that although it’s a bit harder to get the engine going in the winter, you actually burn more calories doing it. So when the body says “no” the brain says “yes.” Go Workout!
- Hydration.Hydration.Hydration. In the winter and fall month, we obviously see less sweat on our bodies than in the summer but believe it or not, it’s still there. The rate of evaporation is at a faster rate in the winter than it appears on the body and we don’t see the sweat. On average, we lose just as much water from exercise in winter as we do I the summer.
- Gotta Wear The Right Gear. First off, we must keep our hands, feet and head warm. These are the first places that will get cold. Remember, the 3 layer system, 1. Whisking layer (silk), 2. Warmth layer (fleece), 3. Outer Shell (gore tech). Staying warm will keep you exercising longer in comfort with no fear of Hypothermia.
- Change it Up. You don’t have to do the exact workout all year ya know. Studies show that athletes that cross train have longevity in their sport with less injury. So go skiing, snowboarding, try cross country, and even snowshoeing. All of these activities make the time go faster and you truly provide a full-body workout.
Scott A. Weiss DPT ATC CSCS (Owner of Fifth Avenue Human Performance & Sports Physical Therapy in Manhattan, NY, Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist to US Sailing Team Alphagraphics , USA Fencing, United States Olympic Committee Credentialed)
About Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue Physical Therapy and Wellness was created at the onset of the new millennium in order to bridge the gap between strength and conditioning and rehabilitation. We have 2 clinics in New York (Grand Central & The Hamptons) and provide care to everyone at a level that Olympic athletes receive. The services we offer are physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga, massage and more.
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