AAs the days get shorter, wetter and darker, and the nights get colder, it can be hard to get motivated. The temptation to skip warming up before your morning run becomes a bit greater as the urge to just walk out the door takes hold, and yet cold weather is when you need to pay special attention to warming up. The colder you are when you start exercising, whether it’s running, cycling or outdoor circuits, the more likely you are to injure yourself. But if you dare and warm up properly, the benefits of training in cold weather can include burning more calories, and once you get going, research shows that training in cold weather can feel easier than usual.
