Point out the benefits
What better way to encourage us to get started in the winter than knowing the benefits of our body with physical activity at low temperatures? The expert summarizes them in the following:
– The improvement of our immune system, now more than ever it is an essential thing as we are going to improve and strengthen our health in the face of a possible contagion of covid-19 or any other disease.
– We will have higher levels of hydration. With the cold we won’t sweat as much, but we can’t stop drinking water during our workout.
– Obviously, we will gain more performance, improving fitness and increasing heart capacity or muscle mass.
– We’ll have one higher calorie burning, As energy expenditure is higher, metabolic activity is accelerated so that cells increase their energy consumption and transform it into heat by accelerating the fat burning process.
– You will increase your vitamin D levels, it is a good reason to go out to do your sport or workout in sunlight, as it is scarce in winter.
– You will see how yours improves emotional state, because the practice of sports helps us to release the accumulated stress generating endorphins and a feeling of well-being.