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chamcham · Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 42

This is probably a silly question.
But how do people run outside in the cold?

I got into exercising some time ago.

Right now, I basically do pushups/dips 6 days a week. And a few abs exercises 3 days a week. I've been doing this for a few months.
I'm starting to see some definition in my back.

I'm 5'9" and 140, which is a really skinny, bony build.
I'd like to get into running and burn some fat.

The problem is that it's really ****ing cold outside.

I don't want to train on a treadmill, since I prefer running outside
in nature.

It seems that no matter what I hat or gloves I wear, my ears and hands freeze instantly. Does running itself warm your body enough that I wouldn't have to worry?

Any other advice for dealing with the cold?
I'd really like to be in shape by summer.

Thanks.

Boss Man · Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject:

Running does increase bodily warmth, and most exercise does, from my experience anyway.

You could always try things like thermal underwear / socks, and wear sweats if you wear shorts, and long sleeved T-Shirts.

swanso5 · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:57 am Post subject:

try indoor exercises such as burpees, jumping jacks and skipping rotating through them for 10mins straight doing 30 - 60secs of each exercise over and over..that will burn the same if not more fat than running outside

bigiz123 · Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 121

biggest problem for me would be the whole cold face thing, which is easily solved if u have a bit of money.. try the under armour cold gear hood.. it keeps my face really warm and covers everything but the eyes

SarahPT · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 583 Location: Western Maine

I live in a very cold environment and I always do cardio outside. Cardio inside seems very wrong to me. We all need to get outside and have fresh air and feel free! Not be stuck inside all the time.

You WILL warm up, it just takes a few minutes. Dress in layers and always wear a hood. A hood is the most critical piece, because it not only keeps your head heat in but keeps cold from going down your neck. There should be stores in your area that sell clothes meant for outdoor winter exercise. The really thin layers that wick sweat away from the skin are great. Wear those with another layer of pants (like sweatpants) and then a couple layers of shirts, one with a hood, and warm gloves. Wear running socks that wick the sweat away with another thin pair of socks over them. It will feel great once you really get going.

Sarah