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 Exercising in the cold is safe for most people. You just need to dress properly and be aware of environmental conditions, such as ice.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind:
- Dress in layers of "wickable" clothing. These move sweat away from your body, so you stay dry (terms such as "dry fit", "clima cool", "cool max" indicate moisture wicking fabrics. Anything that says "breathable" or "moisture management" also is good.) Cotton and wool tend to trap moisture. Layers are good, so that you can remove them as you get warmer.
- Wear a waterproof/windproof but "breathable" outer shell.
- Mittens are generally warmer than gloves.
- As in hot weather, you need to take frequent water breaks. You may not be aware of it, but you still sweat when it's cold out. You also lose more water breathing in the cold weather (what do you think you're seeing when you can "see your breath"?).
- And, don't forget sunscreen. Winter sun, while not as strong as in the summer, can still burn and damage your skin, especially if it's reflecting off snow.
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A nutrition and weight management professional, Fran is the director of Lifestyle Consulting in Austin, Texas. She has worked exclusively in the health and wellness industry for over thirty years and is an ACSM-certified health/fitness instructor, an ACE-certified lifestyle and weight management consultant, an IDEA master trainer, a Cooper-certified wellness coach, and a cancer exercise specialist. Fran received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, and her M.A. in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Chicago and is the author of two books, Dining Lite in Austin and The Lifestyle Cookbook. 
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