{"id":10322,"date":"2024-12-03T16:34:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:03:47","slug":"winter-exercising-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/winter-exercising-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_0da1bf6e9015047844fda217fb408ebd\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/safety\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSafety\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/profile-pic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Hilary Pullen\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-12-03T16:34:52+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">December 3, 2024<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t7 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"running under an underpass in the dark with friends\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_eadbe4d62062f736f685b3d6acb18b82\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Are you full of excuses when it comes to getting outside in winter? Read our list of <strong>top winter exercising tips<\/strong> to keep safe and get energised this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-s-your-excuse\">What&#8217;s Your Excuse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lets look at some of the most common excuses you might have for avoiding exercise outside in winter. Do any of these sound familiar? We have lots practical ideas for getting past your excuses for not exercising in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-winter-in-a-woolly-hat.jpg\" alt=\"running in winter in a woolly hat\" class=\"wp-image-10718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-winter-in-a-woolly-hat.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-winter-in-a-woolly-hat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-winter-in-a-woolly-hat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excuse-1-it-s-too-cold-to-exercise-outside\">Excuse #1: It\u2019s too cold to exercise outside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in the UK then getting outside into the cold is more about mind set. Apart from the very north, we don&#8217;t tend to have many days where it&#8217;s too snowy to leave the house. One of the best ways to overcome getting out into the cold is by teaming up with a buddy and making it social. <br><br>Also modify your expectations a little, if it feels too cold and slippy for running then wrap up a little more and walk a route instead. Any exercise is better than staying on the couch if you want to keep your energy levels up. Consider planning your route using the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/osmaps\/\">OS Maps app<\/a> to find scenic paths that might make the cold more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excuse-2-i-don-t-have-the-right-gear-to-exercise-outside-in-winter\">Excuse #2: <strong>I don\u2019t have the right gear<\/strong> to exercise outside in winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most activities like running or hiking a warm\/waterproof coat or jacket, a few layers and a pair of trainers or hiking boots with a good tread will be enough for getting outside to exercise. You definitely don&#8217;t need expensive\/designer kit and you can pick up some great 2nd hand bargains on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_nkw=hiking+gear&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_ItemCondition=4&amp;_sop=15\">Ebay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.co.uk\/catalog?search_text=hiking&amp;time=1731069066\">Vinted <\/a>along with some Facebook selling groups dedicated to used outdoor gear. Don&#8217;t give up before you&#8217;ve had a quick Google for some bargains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends.jpg\" alt=\"running under an underpass in the dark with friends\" class=\"wp-image-10716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-under-an-underpass-in-the-dark-with-friends-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excuse-3-it-s-too-dark-outside-to-exercise\">Excuse #3: <strong>It\u2019s too dark outside<\/strong> to exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a valid concern. Darkness can make exercising alone feel unsafe, which can be stressful. We would not recommend beginners start hiking in the dark. There are few ways to help stay safe when exercising alone in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team up with a friend and exercise together for safety in numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use well lit routes where possible or if hiking make it a familiar route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear a headtorch and take spare batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear reflective clothing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excuse-4-i-just-don-t-feel-motivated\">Excuse #4: I just don\u2019t feel motivated.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more often you skip exercise the less motivated you feel to do it. Remind yourself of the benefits of exercising in winter, such as improved mood, increased energy, and better overall health. Keeping these in mind can help you push through that &#8216;I can&#8217;t be bothered&#8217; mentality. Set yourself small, achievable goals and reward yourself for meeting them. Consider joining a local group or challenge friends to join you. Use the OS Maps app to plan and explore new routes, having goals can really help with motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-trees-in-autumn.jpg\" alt=\"running in trees in autumn\" class=\"wp-image-10717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-trees-in-autumn.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-trees-in-autumn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/running-in-trees-in-autumn-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excuse-5-winter-workouts-aren-t-as-effective-as-it-s-too-cold\">Excuse #5: Winter workouts aren&#8217;t as effective as it&#8217;s too cold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not True! Winter workouts can be just as effective as those in warmer months.&nbsp;In fact, exercising in colder weather can boost your metabolism and enhance endurance, as your body works harder to maintain its core temperature. Plus you can burn more fat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_48476c4b0e86eb131a3581812e93b8f7\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g id=\"info-circle\">\n<path d=\"M15.9994 21.3333V16M15.9994 10.6666H16.0127M29.3327 16C29.3327 23.3638 23.3631 29.3333 15.9994 29.3333C8.63555 29.3333 2.66602 23.3638 2.66602 16C2.66602 8.63616 8.63555 2.66663 15.9994 2.66663C23.3631 2.66663 29.3327 8.63616 29.3327 16Z\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.664\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou BURN MORE FAT when you exercise in the cold!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p>You actually burn more calories exercising in cold weather because your body works harder to maintain its core temperature.\u00a0This means your winter workouts can be more effective for weight management. Let your friends know, it might convince them to come out with you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-winter-exercise-tips\">Essential Winter Exercise Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/smini-review-isaac-kenyon-os-champion-running-with-the-torch-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Smini Review Isaac kenyon OS Champion - Running with the torch\" class=\"wp-image-10713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/smini-review-isaac-kenyon-os-champion-running-with-the-torch-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/smini-review-isaac-kenyon-os-champion-running-with-the-torch-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/smini-review-isaac-kenyon-os-champion-running-with-the-torch-edited-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OS Champion Isaac Kenyon Testing the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/os-test-the-best-lightweight-head-torch-silva-smini-smini-fly\/\">New Silva Smini Headtorch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-visible\"><strong>Stay Visible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear reflective clothing if exercising in the dark, it&#8217;s important to be seen and you may overestimate visibility levels. Drivers are often facing glaring lights which can further reduce their visibility, as soon as the sun starts to set and even at dawn you should consider reflective clothing and a head torch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-layering-amp-waterpoofs\">Layering &amp; Waterpoofs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Layering&nbsp;is crucial.&nbsp;Multiple layers will help regulate body temperature and prevents heat loss, which is vital in cold conditions. If choosing new gear look for clothing that allows your skin to breathe and will wick away sweat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Emily Thompson testing the mac in a sac venture running jacket\" class=\"wp-image-7426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-810x1080.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OS Champion Emily Thompson testing the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/os-test-the-best-ultralite-running-jacket\/\">Mac In A Sac Venture Lightweight Running Jacket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting wet through when it&#8217;s very cold can be really dangerous, look into suitable waterproof layers, especially if heading into the hills and mountains &#8211; don&#8217;t underestimate the British weather, it can get very cold just a few degrees higher up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how cold it will be? Don&#8217;t take any risks, assume the worst and carry gloves, a hat and a few extra layers including your all essential waterproof overcoat. Read our guide to layering for more ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_ecd87090d854b986e0ff05dc052b1224\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/layering-gear-guide\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThe ultimate guide to layering\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-the-right-footwear\"><strong>Choose the Right Footwear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper footwear with good traction is essential.&nbsp;Slippery conditions can lead to injuries, falls are far more common in winter. Do your research and if you haven&#8217;t worn a pair of trainers or hiking boots in a while check the grip in plenty of time to wear another pair if they&#8217;re worn out.<br><br>If you&#8217;re heading into the hills read our winter hiking safety tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_283c0df48f3113cf5a24f8c7ed5684d2\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/winter-hiking-tips-from-mountain-rescue\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWinter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue \u2013 Staying Safe in the Dark\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-ahead\"><strong>Plan Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-46-edited.jpg\" alt=\"using os maps on a phone\" class=\"wp-image-10714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-46-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-46-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-46-edited-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to exercise less in winter because it&#8217;s generally less convenient, don&#8217;t let your lack of preparation be the excuse for not exercising this winter. Asking friends\/family to join you on a run or a walk after dark can definitely make it safer but you may need more time to plan a mutually preferred time and day. If you exercise alone choosing well-lit and familiar routes can encourage safer and more consistent exercise, this may take a little research. You can use our free <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/osmaps\/\">OS Maps App<\/a> to plan your route in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-connected\"><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Informing someone about your plans can enhance safety, especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly. Quickly screengrabbing your route on OS Maps or sending the link could help someone more easily locate you. On a long winter hike you could send updates every few hours or when you reach the main summit. GPS Messaging Devices like the Garmin inReach are a great way for you to keep in touch when hiking in areas with poor phone signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-winter-exercise-health-advice\">IMPORTANT WINTER EXERCISE HEALTH ADVICE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-20-edited.jpg\" alt=\"sharing a coffee outside\" class=\"wp-image-10707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-20-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-20-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/this-is-our-gym-phase-2-creative-20-edited-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cold-weather-can-mask-thirst\">Cold weather can mask THIRST!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydration remains important even in winter.&nbsp;Cold weather can mask feelings of thirst, leading to dehydration, which can impair physical performance or even result in dizziness and a fall.<br><br>Create a strategy to remind yourself to stay hydrated. Hot drinks are ok too if the idea of freezing water doesn&#8217;t excite you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cold-weather-and-blood-pressure\"><strong>Cold Weather and BLOOD PRESSURE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold temperatures can cause blood vessels to constrict, raising blood pressure. This is particularly important for older adults or those with pre-existing conditions. You might want to check with your GP before starting anything that will involve sudden temperature drops such as cold water swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/nightime-hiking-couple-with-headtorches.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/nightime-hiking-couple-with-headtorches.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/nightime-hiking-couple-with-headtorches-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/nightime-hiking-couple-with-headtorches-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-the-wind-chill-factor\">Understanding the WIND CHILL FACTOR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The wind makes it feel much colder than it actually is &#8211; we know this but it can be easy to forget when you set off in too few layers and the wind picks up unexpectedly. The wind reduces your skin temperature which in turn reduces your internal body temperature. In just 15 mph wind on a frosty day the temperature could feel 10 &#8211; 20 degrees chillier and your exposed flesh can freeze.<br>Check wind speed as well as temperature when planning your outdoor exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warm-up-and-cool-down\"><strong>Warm Up and Cool Down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up is particularly important in colder weather to prevent muscle stiffness and injuries.&nbsp;Cold temperatures can lead to decreased muscle elasticity, making warm-ups essential. Create a warm up routine and stick to it, you could even do the routine before you head outside into the cold. Cooling down can be as simple as walking home instead of running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-read-more-winter-exercise-tips\">Read More Winter Exercise Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_39c9b9e38dd79055359f03471d75a4bf\" class=\"GuidesArticles  default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"GuidesArticlesBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/health-benefits-of-getting-outside-in-winter\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mental_health_winter_vitd.jpg\" class=\"image-box__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mental_health_winter_vitd.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mental_health_winter_vitd-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mental_health_winter_vitd-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ThumbGuides__tags\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/unprocessed-exercise\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnprocessed Exercise\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ThumbGuides__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Proven Health Benefits of Getting Outside in Winter\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row ThumbGuides__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecember 3, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDon&#8217;t let winter get you down! Get Outside and start reaping the proven mental and physical benefits of spending just 2 hours a week in nature\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/7-top-tips-for-rainy-days-outside\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x458.jpg\" class=\"image-box__img\" alt=\"Waterfall\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x458.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rainydays_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1742w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ThumbGuides__tags\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ThumbGuides__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7 top tips for getting outside in the rain\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row ThumbGuides__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 1, 2021\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen it&#8217;s damp and dreary outside there&#8217;s still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather&#8217;s not playing ball. 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