Walks and Walking: A walk can generate more warmth than you would expect. However, a winter walker does need protection  from the cold weather.

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Walks and Walking

Walking and Cold Protection
The Walking Web

By DH Owens

Walking is an excellent way to stay warm in cold condtions. 

More information about walking and walks for fitness: 

I know everyone has experienced a walk that starts off in weather so cold we are tempted to return to a nice, warm fire. Yet, after only a few minutes of walking, we are shedding clothes.

When walking, protect yourself from cold by:

1. Eating carbohydrates. Your body will convert these carbs to energy in the form of heat.

2. Bring a hot drink. A thermos containing a hot drink is wonderful!

3. Wear layers. They trap air which insulates you and heats up from your body heat. Layers are also easily removed as walking warms you up.

4. Stay dry. This is very important when exposed to cold walks.

5. Keep moving. When you stop walking, your body temperature begins to drop.

6. Wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf or turtle neck shirt. These are very important when walking.

7. Avoid the wind. Walk downwind when you start out. After you have warmed up, you can walk against the wind more effectively.

8. Avoid icy conditions to avoid falling. Wear cleats if you must walk in the ice.

After your walks:

Remember to add those clothing layers that you removed earlier as you begin to cool off.

Walking can also help to keep you warm after you return home, as it continues to improve your circulation. 

Walking for fitness:

Also remember that you need to warm up longer when walking on cold days.

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