It can be difficult to stay motivated and keep on track when it comes to working out in winter. A tip to help getting organised and make prepping for your work outs easy is to have your winter workout wardrobe sorted! Here are 3 tips to think about when putting together your must have pieces and stay warm and dry.

Dress Dry
The fastest and the easiest way for you to lose body heat is getting caught in the rain and getting wet! The main reason for this is because water is a very efficient way for heat to be conducted. If you get wet, then this will leave you feeling cold and miserable. If you’re wet and cold then you may be much more tempted to cut your workout short and this is the last thing that you need. Wet fabric next to your skin isn’t comfortable either, but there are ways for you to work around this. You need to skip out on any activewear that is made out of cotton. This will soak up sweat and even rain, not to mention that it will hold in moisture too. If you want to get around this then you need to try and opt for a synthetic fibre if you can. This can include polyester, nylon or even polypropylene., This will wick away any moisture up to 50% faster when compared to cotton.

Layer Up
Don’t stop at wearing clothes that wick sweat away. Instead, try and make sure that you wear layers that trap air next to your body. This will help you to shut out any elements such as snow, wind or rain. If you want to layer-up during your winter workouts, then put on a base layer which is made out of synthetic fabric as this will pull sweat away from the skin. If it’s cold out, then wear a polar fleece and then a shell which is waterproof. This will protect you from the snow, the wind and the rain. If you’re concerned about the ice when driving to your workout destination, then you can get screw in carbide tire studs for your car.

Bright Colours
Black may be very chic but at the end of the day, bright clothes will help you when it comes to your outdoor exercise. It’s way colder in winter and it’s darker too. If you have a poor amount of visibility from snow, rain or even dark skies then this will make it hard for other people to see you. This applies if you are sharing the road with motorists or even other people who may be going down the same tracks as you jogging. Reflective gear is also a must-have. If you do not have the proper amount of reflective gear then this will go against you and you may even find that you struggle to make other people see you. Blinking lights or even reflective armbands are very useful here and you would be surprised at how much it could help you to really make sure that you are not putting yourself at risk. If you enjoy exercising with your dog, then it’s helpful to ensure that they have a reflective collar as well.

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