Skip the GymThisWinter
Cold Weather Workout Effects
exercise for longer, burning more calories and improving your endurance. As an added bonus, when your body shivers to produce heat, it also burns more calories than it would at a resting state. Of course, exercising in the cold requires extra safety precautions. Even though you might not sweat as you normally would, it’s extremely important to keep yourself adequately hydrated. Also, remember to dress in layers. If you get too warm, you can always remove a layer, but if you get too cold, you can’t put on a layer you don’t have. Keep your skin properly covered to avoid hypothermia or frostbite in extreme conditions and always be aware of your own limitations as you would in any other climate. If you’re older or may have conditions that affect your physical activity, start by spending only short bursts of time testing your body’s reaction to exercising in cold weather and bring a workout buddy as an added precaution. Above all, have fun and fight any dreaded holiday weight gain by getting outside this chilly season.
We’re giving you permission to skip the gym! But don’t get too excited — instead, we want you to get your exercise outdoors this winter. With the proper precautions, working out in cold weather has excellent benefits you just can’t get in a gym. Instead of letting the cold deter you from getting outside, use it to motivate you. Outdoor winter workouts are the perfect way to get small doses of sunlight during an otherwise dark and drab time of the year. Exposure to sunlight not only helps with your vitamin D intake but, according to the American Heart Association, sunlight can also improve your mood overall. The AHA also suggests that whereas heat and humidity might bog you down, winter’s chill can invigorate and energize you. Aside from being a mood booster, there are surprising physical benefits to winter workouts. The human body is equipped to regulate its temperature better in cold climates than it can in hot ones, which means you’ll be able to
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The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Thanksgiving may be held on Thursday, but the food often lasts at least through the weekend. To make the best use of the excess, grill up some killer turkey sandwiches.
–Dylan Labonte
Ingredients
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2 slices sourdough bread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing
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2 tbsp leftover gravy 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 slices Swiss cheese 1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
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Directions 1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides. 3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve. Professional Physical Therapy | 508-528-6100 • 3
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