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Walking Excuse Busters
Excuse 3: It's Too Cold

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 26, 2004

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A nip in the air can nip your desire to walk. Ice, snow, and cold present real safety concerns.

Bust it:
Dress in Layers: Dress right for the cold in layers, with a hat and gloves. You need a breathable wicking layer next to the skin, an insulating layer of wool or polar fleece or down, and an outer windproof layer. Add mufflers to protect the neck.
Chains for Your Shoes: Wear foot traction such as slip-on cleats. Reviews: Yaktrax, Stabilicers
Treadmill time! Buy a treadmill or find a way to use a treadmill at a club or fitness center. Tips to Finding Free/Bargain Treadmills to Use
Go Indoors: Find an indoors track, or join the mall walkers.
• Use the corridors of large buildings as your walking path. Or circle your house or apartment.

Excuse Buster Tools
Keep Walking in the Cold
Treadmill Walking

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