Winter doesn\u2019t always prompt people to exercise but experts state running in the colder weather has tons of benefits. It could also be the thing that motivates you to do something other than sit on the couch watching television during the winter months.<\/p>\n
There are three primary benefits of using the cooler weather to take in a run.<\/p>\n
It gets you moving<\/p>\n
Running is aerobic and people need exercise even in winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
\n(CDC) states adults need an average of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of intense
\nexercise weekly. Exercise helps your heart and keeps your muscles strong.<\/p>\n
Running in winter improves metabolism<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been researched that cooler weather can boost your metabolism so you burn off more fat. That comes in handy when people bring out the holiday meals and desserts.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a great way to burn calories<\/p>\n
Studies from 2014 show that men who faced cooler temperatures overnight for 30 days had an increase in what is called \u201cbrown fat.\u201d Brown fat burns calories. \u201cWhite fat\u201d stores fat so it\u2019s good to have some cooler weather in your life. It\u2019s uncertain how cooler weather affects women\u2019s fat-burning capabilities.<\/p>\n
Anyone running in cooler weather should dress for it. That means hat, gloves, long pants and a jacket. Also, be aware that long periods of time exercising in cold weather puts stress on your lungs so you may want to make your runs shorter over the coldest months.<\/p>\n
Be careful to not get hypothermia. Dress heavier for the coldest of days and pay attention to your body. Be sure to run with a partner in case you slip on ice or have some other emergency.<\/p>\n
Running in winter weather can be exhilarating because you don\u2019t get hot. It is a good way to get out of the house and you will be left with more energy than you would just sitting at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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