How to avoid an injury when exercising outdoors this winter

It's important to warm-up properly before a winter workout. DuxX/ Shutterstock Exercising in the cold weather can be refreshing and invigorating. But it can also come with a unique set of risks – including the potential for slips, falls and injuries. This is why it’s especially important to look after your body before and after an outdoor workout in the winter. There are a few reasons why the cold increases your risk of suffering an injury while exercising. First, the cold can significantly affect muscle function. When the temperature of the muscles falls below the body’s core temperature of 37°C, muscle tissue becomes stiffer, less elastic and more susceptible to damage. And for every 1°C...