4 cold-weather workout tips

October 12, 10:44 AMWeight Loss ExaminerGail Gedan Spencer

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Winter workout tips

In many parts of the country, the temperature is dropping (it's been snowing in Colorado!) but that's no reason to stop your outdoor workouts.

Fitness pro Jim Massaro, owner of Advanced Body Personal & Athletic Training Center, in Nyack, NY, offers these tips for working out in cold weather:

1. Start your winter training now so that your body can acclimate to the temperature as it slowly begins to drop. As your body adjusts, make sure your clothing changes as well. 
2. Staying hydrated is just as important in the cold weather as it is during the summer. Many people believe that since it is cold they do not need to consume as much water, but this can lead to cramping which can happen no matter what the temperature is.
3. Depending on your fitness level, it is best to keep the intensity of workouts in the cold from moderate to slightly intense.
4. During the winter there are many times when the weather is too harsh to venture outside to workout or even drive to the gym. So come up with a home workout that's effective and affordable.

For help with that and for more fitness advice, check out Jim's Web site at www.coachjimmassaro.com.