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Asthmatics and cardiac patients should have their medication handy when exercising in cold weather. If cold weather has triggered an attack of asthma in the past, a couple of puffs of your asthma inhaler medication before exercise may be beneficial. Consult your physician before making changes in your dosage.

Cold muscles need longer warm-up time, and injuries are less after a thorough warm-up. Late afternoon is the ideal time for exercise as the muscles are already warm by this time.

Multiple layers of clothing helps keep warm. The inner layer should be a synthetic material which draws sweat away from body surface. The outermost layer should be a breathable fabric like cotton. In chilly weather, wear a face scarf or a ‘monkey cap’ to warm the air you breathe.

Wear gloves if the weather is damp and cold.

Cold, dry air can be dehydrating, and it is important to drink water frequently during exercise.

Fog decreases visibility and it is important to wear reflective clothing when exercising outdoors in misty weather. The roads tend to be wet in the morning, and grass is often slippery with dew at dawn.

It is important to wear shoes with traction to lessen the chance of falls on a wet surface.

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