We have written a little about exercise in the cold but now that winter is here, it is a good idea to re-visit and update the series starting with a quick one here. Many people, including us, enjoy training outdoors in the winter. However, it is important to be prepared to train outside by warming [...]
So we have written a little about the importance of keeping your hands warm when training outside this Autumn and Winter. However, while putting on gloves is a practical tip, the research points to an even more effective strategy that can maintain hand circulation and function when exercising in the cold. It appears that a prior [...]
The weather is getting gradually colder by the day, with average temperature hovering around 5-10C. It may be necessary, therefore, to take precautions before going out to exercise in the cold in light of how the body adapts to cold temperatures. One handy and practical tip is to protect your hands as much as possible. [...]
If you live in a cold winter environment or enjoy sea-swimming, as many people do, this post is for you. Do body fat % and sex play a role in thermoregulation and metabolism? It appears so if you are a guy, but not for women. Vasoconstriction limiting skin blood flow, increased ventilation, shivering and voluntary [...]
We have mentioned in our previous post on exercise in the cold, that repeated 3min cold-water immersion training can induce physiological adaptations such as controlled hyperventilation and decreased tachycardia. However, cold water immersion (10c) for periods of more than 10min is unsupportable and is not recommended. Tipton et al. (2002) have demonstrated that olympic level [...]
Ever notice how exercising in cold air is much more tolerable than exercise in cold water, even if both the air and water are at the same absolute temperature? Going for a jog outside in 16C is a pretty comfortable experience, however jump into a lake where the water temperature is 16C and try swim [...]