Shorter days, cold, rain... Winter is in full swing, but it doesn't need to influence your training plan. Know how to adapt to this season and continue to RIP everything in your workout.
In winter it's tempting to stay at home under the blankets. But we are also here to motivate you and help you master your physical exercise. Above all, you should know that you don't need to adapt your training to the conditions, just adapt what you wear. Let's run through the essentials:
Keeps you warm:
It may seem simple and obvious, but there are always “tricks”. You have to be dressed warmly while you warm up, but you know that the ideal is for exercise to be demanding and, therefore, you should be prepared to sweat. Furthermore, you should always avoid getting too cold all of a sudden, so clothing for cooling down and for returning home must be appropriate. The trick? Layers. By dressing in layers you can adjust your training clothes to your needs. Take off your coat, put on your coat, take off your pants and keep your shorts on, put your pants back on…
The first layer
It is perhaps the most important layer, and inevitably the first one you should think about. No one likes training and feeling drenched in sweat. Yes, it sounds disgusting, doesn't it? Also remember that, in winter, it is much more difficult for perspiration to dry. It's important that your first layer makes you comfortable even when you're at the peak of your effort. It is also important that this layer is the first layer to keep you warm and prevent injuries. Therefore, we recommend a good compression shirt.
The end of training
To prevent injuries and so that your body does not cool down too much in a short period of time, you must be careful not to leave training wearing just a “t-shirt and shorts”. At a time of year when temperatures are so close to freezing, it is important that you do not expose your “heated” body to such brutal cold. Prevents cramps and other types of injuries.
