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Cold-weather Workouts
Exercising in a Winter Wonderland
By Teri Brown
The key to working out safely in the wintertime is preparation. Berman says exercise can absolutely be done safely outside in the winter if you keep a few factors in mind. 
"In the winter months, warming the muscles up is essential prior to engaging in outdoor activities because it will help make the muscles more elastic and reduce the risk of injury," Berman says. "Make sure you and your children are wearing proper clothing. Layering is great because once you start heating up you can take something off. Also, wear fabrics that pull the moisture away from the body."
Berman says it's also important to let your body get used to the climate change. Don't expect to be able to perform to the same intensity you would in warmer temperatures right away.
"Take your time and slowly progress until you are able to work up to that point," Berman says. "Also, make sure you drink lots of fluids. Although you may not feel as thirsty, you are still losing water and need to keep 
hydrated."
So if you want to keep your family active in the winter, take it outside. The following winter workouts will help keep your family in shape, the fun way!
- Turn to the side. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Holding the sled in one hand, walk sideways, with your legs moving across oneanother in a scissor-like motion, up the hill. Remember to alternate legs, one leg in front of the other, all the way up the hill.
