Find

Search Newsmax Health Search Newsmax Search Web
Newsletters Video Shop Contact Us Archives
 
Newsmax Newsmax Moneynews Newsmax.TV
 
 
Health Stories  

Warming Up to Cold-Weather Workouts

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:34 AM

Print this Page  

Forward Page  Forward Page

Email Us  Email Us

As the temperatures drop, it's a cue for some people to head indoors, take cover and sip cocoa. To the more health-conscious crowd, it means heading to the gym.

Then there are always those dedicated few you see out running, biking or walking in weather cold enough to make even the proudest Yankee shiver. Along with this near-frostbitten badge of courage comes runny noses, body aches, fevers, sore throats and coughing spells that can mean only one thing -- cold and flu season is upon us.

So what's an exercise buff, or even those who consider themselves workout amateurs, to do in this cold and cold season?

There are some steadfast rules when it comes to exercising in the cold:

To read full Richmond Times-Dispatch story--Go Here Now.

 

 

   
   
   
       Privacy Policy  |  Terms & conditions  |  Contact Us

PLEASE NOTE: All information presented in Newsmaxhealth.com and Newsmax.com is for informational purposes only. It is not specific medical advice for any individual. All answers to reader questions are provided for informational purposes only. All information presented on our websites should not be construed as medical consultation or instruction. You should take no action solely on the basis of this publication’s contents. Readers are advised to consult a health professional about any issue regarding their health and well-being. While the information found on our websites is believed to be sensible and accurate based on the author’s best judgment, readers who fail to seek counsel from appropriate health professionals assume risk of any potential ill effects. The opinions expressed in Newsmaxhealth.com and Newsmax.com do not necessarily reflect those of Newsmax Media. Please note that this advice is generic and not specific to any individual. You should consult with your doctor before undertaking any medical or nutritional course of action