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Consumer Health: Winter fitness — safety tips for exercising in cold weather
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Safety tips for exercising in cold weather
Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it's tempting to put your exercise regimen on hold for the winter. But you don't have to let cold weather spell the end of your fitness routine. Stay safe, warm and fit with these cold-weather exercise tips.
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