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Violet Township Stay Safe Exercising in Winter Weather
For some, proper fitness and nutrition is a way life. They create daily routines that focus on what and when to eat as well as when or where to work out. Their discipline often results in a balanced and healthy life style. Many of us struggle to find this equilibrium. Life interrupts our routines. Work, school, children, pets, previous health issues or injuries, and lack of sleep may overshadow our best efforts of creating a balanced and healthy routine. Individual perspectives and responsibilities often place our own 8
personal physical and mental health further down on the priority list. The COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather further enhance the obstacles of our healthy activities. Being active may improve our physical health, our mental health and our immune system. Many of us start off the New Year with an invigorated determination to prioritize our health via better nutrition and exercise. It’s important to consult a physician prior to starting a new diet, routine
or workout program. As we venture further into another “COVID-Winter,” it’s important to remember outdoor exercise can pose an increased challenge and actually be dangerous for those people who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease. An article by Daniel J. Green in November of 2020’s ACE insights provides some insight and suggestions for outdoor winter activities: “Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure and causing reduced blood flow www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
