Experts tips for running during winters

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New Delhi : Outdoor jogging, exercising or running during winter needs great care and attention. Though the chiller part of the year is a highly beneficial for your health, yet you should take some precautions in order to ensure that you don’t put yourself in harm’s way.

For instance you need to warm up your body before starting exercise. You need to choose reflective clothing if running during the early or late hours so that drivers on the road are aware of your whereabouts.

Here are some expert tips you should follow while running during winter days

Dress up correctly

Be sure to add waterproof jacket into your wardrobe. The kind of jacket will keep you dry if you catch dew drops or rain. Also the jacket will provide insulation in all sorts of weather conditions.

Read weather forecast

Before starting your run, be sure to check the weather forecast to see if any gusts of wind may be coming your way.

Consider warming up as priority

Warming up before exercise is always important, as it helps to increase your body temperature and blood flow to your muscles. As the temperature drops outside, warming up before a run is even more vital, as your muscles will likely be more prone to tightening up.

Check if your breathing process is normal

During colder months, you may find it harder to breathe than usual. Therefore, it is better to learn to breathe while running. 

Stay hydrated

Be it the indoor or outdoor exercise, be sure to stay hydrated. Though its winter month, you still loss fluid through sweating.

Team workout

To make the workout more interesting on winter days, be sure to team up with your friends and go on group runs together, spurring each other on along the way.