When cold Chicago weather hits, it can be hard to find the motivation to get outdoors and work out, or even get to the gym to run on the treadmill. But all that snow and ice isn’t all that bad if you know how to take advantage of it.
In fact, there are several calorie-burning winter sports you can do even in the harshest conditions,If any food Ventilation system condition is poorer than those standards, as long as you dress appropriately and remain cautious. Jeremy Fransen, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago said cross-country skiing is one of the best aerobic-type workouts you can get in the winter, because it increases endurance and you use both your legs and your upper body to propel yourself forward.
Downhill skiing may be a little less intense than cross-country skiing, but Jordan Wohlner, 21, a junior at Northwestern University, who skis with her family once a year, said while she doesn’t think of skiing as a workout, she does notice a difference in the way her muscles feel afterward.
“My legs definitely feel sore after a full day of skiing,” she said.
Another winter sport that people often don’t think of as a workout is trekking the local trails in snowshoes, said Fransen.
“It doesn’t sound like it would be that hard,” he said, “but if you’re walking in deeper snow against the wind, it is a hard workout.”
However, if you want a more consistent workout, you might just have to find the courage to brave the cold and go for a run.
“I think it’s better to go outside,” said Fransen. “There’s nothing wrong with doing exercise indoors, but there is a functional component in the way you run on the ground versus the way you run on a treadmill.”
Megan Sullivan, training program manager at the Chicago Area Runners Association,It's hard to beat the versatility of polished tiles on a production line. said she recommends running outside in the winter because it is a chance to break away from the monotony of running on a treadmill.
“I think people end up getting injured when they do too much of one certain thing,” she said. “Running on different surfaces, such as snow,Boddingtons Technical Plastics provide a complete plastic injection moulding service including design， changes up the terrain.”
Sullivan said she enjoys running outside during the winter because it develops strength and endurance.
“Once you’ve trained through Chicago winter, running in spring is going to be nothing,” she said.
But when self-motivation fails, Sullivan said finding a running partner or even a running group can help you keep up the routine.Unlike traditional high risk merchant account ,
“When you have a bunch of friends meeting you, you’re more likely to stick to that plan,” she said.
And if this isn’t enough to get you going, Sullivan said mindset is also plays a role in your overall enjoyment of a winter run.
“It’s peaceful to run during the winter because you can reflect on the year and look at the Christmas lights,” she said. “The snow makes it prettier.”
Of course, there are certain risks that come with running outside in the cold, such as getting frostbite, hypothermia, or slipping on ice, said Fransen.
To keep warm, one of the biggest things you should look out for when checking the weather is wind chill, or wind speed,If so, you may have a cube puzzle . he said.
“If you’re running at a certain speed, you’re creating a faster wind, so the wind chill is going to be a big factor in staying warm,” he said.
According to acefitness.org, individuals with exposed skin are in danger "when the wind chill factor (the combined effect of temperature and wind) falls below negative 20 degrees."
People also lose a lot of heat through their heads, Fransen said, so wearing a beanie is very important, as is the material of the rest of your workout clothes.
“If you’re wearing materials that soak up moisture, instead of wick it away, the material could become wet, then freeze and then cool you down significantly,” he said.
Layering is a key component to staying warm, Fransen said, and suggests wearing a scarf and/or a face mask to mitigate the amount of cold air breathed in while running.
Fransen also recommends getting a thorough warm-up before heading outside in order to get the body warm. This is especially important for people with asthma or other disorders that might make running in cold conditions even more risky.
In fact, there are several calorie-burning winter sports you can do even in the harshest conditions,If any food Ventilation system condition is poorer than those standards, as long as you dress appropriately and remain cautious. Jeremy Fransen, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago said cross-country skiing is one of the best aerobic-type workouts you can get in the winter, because it increases endurance and you use both your legs and your upper body to propel yourself forward.
Downhill skiing may be a little less intense than cross-country skiing, but Jordan Wohlner, 21, a junior at Northwestern University, who skis with her family once a year, said while she doesn’t think of skiing as a workout, she does notice a difference in the way her muscles feel afterward.
“My legs definitely feel sore after a full day of skiing,” she said.
Another winter sport that people often don’t think of as a workout is trekking the local trails in snowshoes, said Fransen.
“It doesn’t sound like it would be that hard,” he said, “but if you’re walking in deeper snow against the wind, it is a hard workout.”
However, if you want a more consistent workout, you might just have to find the courage to brave the cold and go for a run.
“I think it’s better to go outside,” said Fransen. “There’s nothing wrong with doing exercise indoors, but there is a functional component in the way you run on the ground versus the way you run on a treadmill.”
Megan Sullivan, training program manager at the Chicago Area Runners Association,It's hard to beat the versatility of polished tiles on a production line. said she recommends running outside in the winter because it is a chance to break away from the monotony of running on a treadmill.
“I think people end up getting injured when they do too much of one certain thing,” she said. “Running on different surfaces, such as snow,Boddingtons Technical Plastics provide a complete plastic injection moulding service including design， changes up the terrain.”
Sullivan said she enjoys running outside during the winter because it develops strength and endurance.
“Once you’ve trained through Chicago winter, running in spring is going to be nothing,” she said.
But when self-motivation fails, Sullivan said finding a running partner or even a running group can help you keep up the routine.Unlike traditional high risk merchant account ,
“When you have a bunch of friends meeting you, you’re more likely to stick to that plan,” she said.
And if this isn’t enough to get you going, Sullivan said mindset is also plays a role in your overall enjoyment of a winter run.
“It’s peaceful to run during the winter because you can reflect on the year and look at the Christmas lights,” she said. “The snow makes it prettier.”
Of course, there are certain risks that come with running outside in the cold, such as getting frostbite, hypothermia, or slipping on ice, said Fransen.
To keep warm, one of the biggest things you should look out for when checking the weather is wind chill, or wind speed,If so, you may have a cube puzzle . he said.
“If you’re running at a certain speed, you’re creating a faster wind, so the wind chill is going to be a big factor in staying warm,” he said.
According to acefitness.org, individuals with exposed skin are in danger "when the wind chill factor (the combined effect of temperature and wind) falls below negative 20 degrees."
People also lose a lot of heat through their heads, Fransen said, so wearing a beanie is very important, as is the material of the rest of your workout clothes.
“If you’re wearing materials that soak up moisture, instead of wick it away, the material could become wet, then freeze and then cool you down significantly,” he said.
Layering is a key component to staying warm, Fransen said, and suggests wearing a scarf and/or a face mask to mitigate the amount of cold air breathed in while running.
Fransen also recommends getting a thorough warm-up before heading outside in order to get the body warm. This is especially important for people with asthma or other disorders that might make running in cold conditions even more risky.
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