A classic and very useful option for winter cardio is jogging. Yes, the coming winter and the fallen snow is not a reason to stop regular running training. Despite the low air temperature and the fact that jogging is much more comfortable in the summer, the winter running process is much more beneficial. And that’s why.
- Cold winter air contains thirty percent more oxygen than warm summer air. The lungs absorb it much better, and in general it is much easier to breathe while running. In this regard, winter running has a great effect on the respiratory system, internal organs, immunity and overall health.
- The muscles of the legs are strengthened much more effectively, as more effort has to be applied to overcome snow-covered and slippery surfaces. But be sure to wear special shoes that will allow you to avoid injuries. Many lines of sportswear are produced specifically for the cold season, and therefore you can choose your equipment not only according to temperature, but also according to taste preferences.
- In conditions of short daylight hours, jogging is an effective way to cheer up. In winter, apathy often occurs and there is a decline in vitality, which is rarely enough for street training. However, those who have made up their minds and still go for a winter run never stop their activities: after an active run, a huge boost of vivacity appears.
- To maintain the body’s natural temperature, the body needs to regulate heat transfer. During an intense run, excess calories are burned, after which energy begins to be taken from deferred fat reserves. The combination of heat transfer and calorie expenditure leads to rapid weight loss. A similar process occurs in the summer, only in this case the body expends additional energy on cooling the body in order to prevent heat stroke. It takes much more energy to keep warm, so when running in winter, you can lose weight much faster.
Remember the main rule: dress according to the weather so that you don’t sweat or catch a cold in any case. Be healthy with ALEX FITNESS!