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Winter fitness: Safety tips for exercising outdoors
Don't forget safety gear — and sunscreen
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Stay safe during cold-weather exercise
Check weather conditions and wind chill
Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia
Dress in layers
Protect your head, hands, feet and ears
Don't forget safety gear and sunscreen
Drink plenty of fluids
Putting it all together for cold-weather safety
Stay safe during cold-weather exercise
Exercise is safe for almost everyone, even in cold weather. But if you have certain conditions, such as asthma, heart problems or Raynaud's disease, check with your doctor first to review any special precautions you need based on your condition or your medications.
The following tips can help you stay safe — and warm — while exercising in the cold.
