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    For many people new to winter sports, they think it’s going to be cold. As far as winter kiting the energy you burn is more than enough to keep you warm but there are still a few things you need to know to help maintain your comfort.

    This article is based on excerpts from papers on winter sports. Sometimes known as Professor Popsicle, Dr. Gordon G. Giesbrecht a leading expert in the field of winter sport, at the Health Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, has a few suggestions for keeping warm this winter. They involve an understanding of the following four topics:

    · Stretching
    · Moisture Prevention
    · Hydration
    · Replenished Energy

    Stretching
    Stretching is even more important in the cold as you’re more likely to slip or twist your limbs. Special emphasis should be considered before starting out for your day.

    Moisture Prevention
    All efforts should be made to prevent accumulation of water either on the body or within clothing.

    Moisture accumulation should be minimized in clothing with attention to the following:

    · Layered clothes that provide insulation
    · Moisture that remains within the material can decrease thermal insulation by as much as 30-50% because conductive heat loss is increased through wet clothing
    · Resistance to water
    · Wind resistance

    Just prior to exercise, clothing should be reduced to what will be needed during the exercise bout. Thus, the athlete may feel cool during the first part of exercise but sweat accumulation will be minimized. When a rest stop is taken, extra clothing should be added to prevent chilling.


    This article has been written by Grant Fitz from Canadian Wind Rider - www.canadianwindrider.com

    Continued On Next Page (Winter clothing guide, Page 2) ...


    AUTHOR: Grant Fitz

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