How to avoid an injury when exercising outdoors this winter

By Jen Wilson, Senior Exercise and Health Practitioner, Nottingham Trent University
Athalie Redwood-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis of Sport, Nottingham Trent University

Exercising in the cold weather can be refreshing and invigorating. But it can also come with a unique set of risks – including the potential for slips, falls and injuries. This is why it’s especially important to look after your body before and after an outdoor workout in the winter.

There are a few reasons why the cold increases your risk of suffering an injury while exercising.

First, the cold can significantly affect…

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