5 Tips for Chilly Outdoor Workouts
Don't let cooler temps cancel your outdoor fitness routine.
Oct 08, 2014
Jan 05, 2021
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Don't let cooler temps cancel your outdoor fitness routine.
Don't let cooler temps cancel your outdoor fitness routine.
Studies show that moderate exposure to sunlight can increase and enhance your mood. Plus, "People are wanting to get outdoors more, because we're cooped up inside with our jobs," says Deborah McConnell, a master trainer for LifeFitness Academy.
READ: How Exercising Outdoors Can Boost Your Workout
Whether you're training for a Tough Mudder, walking with a group of friends or tackling a group boot camp class, rock your fresh-air workout with McConnell's chilly weather workout tips.