Top 10 Practical Tips for Training in the Cold
The seasonal changes that bring colder weather should not stop athletes from training and competing. Our eclectic panel of experts provide suggestions for preparing and protecting athletes for exercise in cold weather. Eight factors have been identified that influence the body’s response to exercise in the cold: level of aerobic fitness, skinfold thickness, gender, wind, water immersion, body surface area to body mass (weight) ratio, breathing and humidity.