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# For Cold Weather Fitness, Check the Weather

Posted Jan 14, 2013 by Gym Source in [Exercise tips](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/exercise-tips) , [FIT Fact](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/fit-fact) , [cold weather](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/cold-weather) , [hypothermia](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/hypothermia)

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Love working out in cold weather, but nervous about hypothermia? Recently, the American Council on Fitness posted [recommendations](http://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/fitfacts_display.aspx?itemid=2619) for exercising in frigid climes. Among the guidelines they suggest include these two: (a) *Always* check the air temperature and wind-chill factor (a combined effect of temperature and wind) before exercising in the cold. While data from the [National Safety Council](http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx) suggest little danger to individuals with properly-clothed skin exposed at 20° F (even with a 30 mph wind)— when the wind-chill factor falls below –20° F, individuals with exposed skin can be at risk; (b) When wind-chill kicks up, be sure to wear a mask or a scarf to warm the air you inhale.

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