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Exercise - dress appropriately
Dressing appropriately is important when exercising in cold weather. Here are some tips to consider:
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Wear several layers, including gloves and a hat. Remove layers when you warm up, and replace them during the slower portions of your workout.
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If it is snowing or icy, be extra careful to not fall.
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Remember, you can still become dehydrated in cold weather, you still need plenty of fluid before, during, and after exercise.
Update Date: 1/16/2007
Updated by: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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