Burrrr! In our area it seemed to get cold overnight. The weather took a turn and it may turn back but it got me to thinking about my winter walks with my high energy dog last year.
If you are a walker you may find it very hard to get outside as the weather gets colder. Many walkers hibernate for the winter. This is especially understandable if there is snow or ice on the ground. The thought of slipping can keep the most hearty of us inside.
The key to success is planning. My first suggestion would be to try a walk when the weather gets cold. The most important part of the cold weather walk is how you are dressed. Layer it up, get gloves/mittens and hats, scarves, wind breakers and put clothes on top of other clothes. As you get warmer you can undo or remove a layer for comfort.
I hate the cold weather but my crazy dog needed to get out last year and I learned how to walk in the cold weather. It was a great accomplishment for me and made my puppy very happy too.
Another part of planning for the cold weather exercise change is to make sure you have that back up plan in place, if you can't brave the cold. Dust off the treadmill, get to the library for some exercise tapes (or buy some), find some good music you can dance to. Whatever it will take to more around inside your warm house.
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