Don't let cold weather keep you indoors. In this Health Smarts video, fitness expert Vonda Wright, MD, shares tips to bundle up for winter workouts.
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Hi, I'm Dr.Wright, with a smart tip for cold weather workouts. Make your walk more enjoyable with these tips. First wear a scarf, if you wear a scarf or a face mask over your mouth and nose you'll be able to trap heat and water to humidify your breathe that's much easier on your respiratory system and it prevents cold air from drying out and irritating your bronchial passages.
Another important tip is to layer your clothing. Your bottom most layer should be light weight, use breathable fabrics that can wick away sweat and keep you dry. The next layer should provide insulation, leggings or a fleece top usually do the trick. On top your coat or jacket should offer protection against the wind rain and snow, to keep your feet dry choose socks made of moisture wicking fabric like wool or polypropylene.
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Vonda Wright, MD, a Sharecare Advisory Board member and orthopaedic surgeon, is an expert in active aging. She specializes is the creator and director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes.
