1/Cover your head, fingers, and toes.
Blood flow stays concentrated in our core, making our limbs more susceptible to the cold. In addition to wearing gloves, consider roomier shoes to accommodate thermal or wool socks. A large percentage of body heat is also lost through the head, so wearing a hat is a must.
2/For extra protection, wear a face mask or scarf. And don’t forget sunscreen on your exposed face—especially if you’re skiing.
3/Wear latex gloves under your regular gloves. That way, if you’re doing burpees or push-ups on any potentially wet or icy surface, your hands won’t end up wet, even if your gloves do.
4/Avoid the rain and wind.
The body has a hard time managing its temperature when soaked; water draws heat away from the body 25 times faster than air because of its higher density and heat capacity. And freezing windchill can be dangerous . Not only can it quickly make the outdoors feel much colder than the themometer reads, wind pushes air and moisture through our clothes and removes the layer of warm air that surrounds our body.
5/ Don’t overdress.
Since your body warms up once you get moving, it’s OK to feel cold at first. When performing higher-intensity activities, overdressing can lead to excess sweating, which will cause the body to become wet. Damp skin is an unfortunate conductor of heat loss and will lower body temperature and increase risk of hypothermia.
6/Enjoy the scenery.
Don’t forget that being outside likely means better views—no matter where you live.
