How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?

About this episode

Many people tend to exercise less during the colder months, preferring to stay indoors and avoid the chilly weather. But doing exercise in winter is a good idea for lots of reasons so don’t let the cold put you off.   Exercising in cold weather can offer many advantages for your physical and mental health. For example, according to a study published in March 2023 in BMC Public Health, winter workouts can improve your endurance, as your heart doesn’t have to work as hard, you sweat less, and expend less energy. Winter exercise can also help you burn more calories, as your body has to generate more heat to keep warm. What are the other benefits of doing exercise when it is cold? And what about the risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ ⁠Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?⁠ ⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices