Five Important Things to Keep in Mind When Men Work Out in Winter

　　1. Do not engage in outdoor activities when the temperature is below -9°C.

　　American sports expert Jenny Hardfield states that extremely low temperatures not only significantly reduce the quality of exercise but also increase the risk of injury. When the temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit (which is equivalent to minus 9.44 degrees Celsius), it is best to exercise indoors.

　　2. If you tend to sweat easily, avoid wearing cotton underwear.

　　A recent study conducted by Drexel University in the United States, published in the American magazine Redbook, found that cotton underwear takes longer to dry when soaked with sweat, which increases the risk of mold growth. American nursing expert Cynthia Bayer recommends choosing underwear made of bamboo fiber, which offers better moisture-wicking and sweat-absorbing properties when exercising. Additionally, underwear should not be too tight during exercise; it is better to choose shorts with looser edges.

　　3. Warm up thoroughly for 6 minutes.

　　Dr. Andrei Vladken, a professor at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, USA, has introduced the “6-Minute Warm-Up Method,” which can increase the effectiveness of exercise by 24%. The specific steps are as follows:: Run sprints for 2 minutes to increase your body temperature and boost muscle oxygen uptake, but don’t overdo it. Stretch all your muscles for 3 minutes to improve flexibility. “Warm up” for 1 minute by doing activities like lifting dumbbells to prepare your arms for lifting, or jogging in place before running to enhance coordination.

　　4. Take a hot shower before exercising.

　　The lower the outdoor temperature, the longer the warm-up time required. Hadfield suggested that, if conditions permit, taking a hot shower before exercise can help with warming up.

　　5. Wear less clothing.

　　After some exercise, the body temperature rises, so it is advisable to wear less clothing to facilitate heat dissipation and prevent… a cold。