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5 Tips for Exercising Safely in Cold Weather

January 22, 2025

Don’t let falling temperatures stop you from exercising outdoors! By taking a few extra steps to stay safe, you can walk, run, ski, ice skate, and more. Even when it’s cold, you may be able to exercise outdoors. Be sure to follow these tips to stay safe in colder weather.

  1. Warm up and cool down: Stretch or walk in place to prepare and restore your muscles before and after a workout.
  2. Pick the right clothes: Dress in several layers of loose clothing to trap warm air between them. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy or rainy, and don’t forget a hat, scarf, and gloves.
  3. Be extra careful in snow and ice: Check sidewalks before using them. Wear nonskid, rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes to help prevent slipping.
  4. Check the forecast: If it’s too windy, cold, icy, or wet outside, consider staying indoors and using an online workout video or your own routine.
  5. Be prepared: Know the signs of hypothermia, inform others of your outdoor whereabouts, and carry a fully charged mobile phone.

To learn more, please visit https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/safety-tips-exercising-outdoors-older-adults.