{"id":7112,"date":"2018-01-03T08:30:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T13:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=7112"},"modified":"2017-12-20T15:02:54","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T20:02:54","slug":"cold-weather-activity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/workout-wednesday\/cold-weather-activity\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Weather Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Stay Active in Cold Weather<\/h1>\n
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When winter blows in, you can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep\u2014or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor winter adventure! The American Heart Association offers these tips for working out in the cold of winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There\u2019s no reason you need to take a break from physical activity when the temperature drops. In fact, exercising in cooler weather has some distinct advantages over working out in warmer weather.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tips to Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n
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  1. No heat and humidity to deal with. <\/strong>Winter\u2019s chill might even make you feel awake and invigorated.<\/li>\n
  2. You may be able to work out longer in cold weather<\/strong>\u2014which means you can burn even more calories.<\/li>\n
  3. It\u2019s a great way to take in the sunlight (in small doses).<\/strong> Not only can light improve many people\u2019s moods, it also helps you get some vitamin D.<\/li>\n
  4. Exercise boosts your immunity during cold and flu season.<\/strong> Just a few minutes a day can help prevent simple bacterial and viral infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Try these outdoor activities:
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