What are the precautions for winter exercise?

Of the four seasons, winter is the coldest. Most people would choose to stay indoors and enjoy the warmth. But at the same time, some people choose to exercise in winter to keep their bodies healthy and strong and improve their immunity. However, exercising in winter is different from other seasons. What should you pay attention to when exercising indoors or outdoors in winter? Next, let’s take a closer look at the precautions for winter exercise.

1. It is best not to choose the morning as the time for exercise.

Staying in a warm room all night and then getting up to exercise outside in cold weather can easily stimulate your organs, and some of them may not be able to adapt all at once. Moreover, the body loses water overnight. If you don’t drink water in the morning, the blood viscosity will be high, which can easily cause physical discomfort.

2. It is best not to exercise on snowy or foggy days.

On snowy or foggy days, the roads or playgrounds are slippery, the air quality may be poor, and the weather is cold, which is extremely unfavorable for physical exercise.

3. Dress appropriately.

Don't wear too little clothes when exercising in winter, as it can easily cause a cold. Generally, you should wear a sports bra as your close-fitting clothing, and a windproof and cold-proof sportswear on the outside. Don't wear too thick clothes, otherwise it will be inconvenient to exercise. Also, because of sweating, it may be easy to catch a cold if you don't put on more clothes in time after sweating. At the same time, you can wear gloves, ear protectors and other clothing appropriately.

4. Warm up before exercising.

In winter, the human body does not want to stretch as naturally as in other seasons. If you do not warm up properly before exercising, you may feel discomfort in some parts of your body due to sudden movement.

5. Grasp the rhythm of exercise.

Don't exercise too vigorously in winter. For example, when running, don't increase your speed very quickly all of a sudden. You should control the rhythm of jogging. Running too fast may cause respiratory discomfort due to inhaling too much cold air.

6. Choose a good exercise route.

Some people may not have good conditions for exercise, so they exercise on the road. Check in time whether the road is icy or there is too much snow. At the same time, do not run against the wind, but run with the wind. After exercise, wipe off sweat promptly and avoid windy places.

7. Wipe off sweat immediately after exercise and avoid windy places.

You may sweat a lot after exercise. At this time, you should use a towel to wipe off the sweat, especially on your neck, face or head. At the same time, avoid windy places and choose a warm place to prevent colds.

The above is a detailed introduction to common questions and precautions for winter exercise. For those who usually do some indoor or outdoor exercise in winter, they already have a certain understanding of the precautions for winter exercise. But please note that it is best not to exercise outdoors in windy or foggy weather. In addition, for those who exercise in the morning, they should drink a glass of warm water first to replenish the water needed in the body before exercising.