Today I was ask how do you do it how do you train outside in the cold? Here are 4 tips to cold weather training 1) Layer Up Wear a base layer of compression clothing on both your upper and lower body. Layer lose-fit athletic clothing next and ensure your socks, gloves and headgear stay as dry as possible. Windbreaker style jackets can be worn over thicker and more insulating pieces that also cover the neck region. As the body starts to warm up, clothing items can be removed to avoid over-heating. 2) Warm Up The purpose of the warm up is just that, to increase your internal body temperature in preparation for the training ahead. An effective dynamic warm up should take your major joints through their optimal range of motion while activating your muscles and movement patterns specific to your sport. 3) Rest Up and Eat Up Be sure to get plenty of night’s sleep leading up to your training. Eat a light pre-workout meal with easily digestible proteins and carbohydrates. If your session is long, avoid glycogen depletion by fueling up on light snacks. 4) Drink Up Even though you’re training in the cold, you might not be as thirsty as you would be training in a hotter environment, but this is not an excuse to get dehydrated. To ease your throat, fill your water bottle with lukewarm water and drink occasionally throughout your training session.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:53:04 +0000
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