Get Up And Do Something: Dominate your winter workout

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Dominate your winter workout Dec 12th 2012, 11:10 Winter is finally here, and for many of us, that means three things: Snow, bitter cold temperatures, and a dwindling eagerness to get outside and sweat. And while the harsh conditions may have you feeling discouraged, it doesn't mean you can plop on your couch and hibernate until the snow melts. You just need to know how to adapt to the changes in weather, says Jenny Hadfield, author of Running for Mortals and founder of CoachJenny.com. Take your training off the treadmill and back into the light of day with these five killer tips on braving winter's bite. 1. Follow the 15-degree rule Avoid extreme temperatures like the plague. Not only are they harder on the body, but they diminish the quality of your run because you're straining cold muscles, says Hadfield. A good rule of thumb: Anything under 15 degrees Fahrenheit is grounds to stay indoors.

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