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Walking Excuse - It's Too Cold Outside to Walk

Walking Excuse Busters

By , About.com Guide

Updated June 22, 2011

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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: Top Picks for shoe chains and ice cleats

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

Next Excuse > Too Hot

More Walking Excuses
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It's Lonely Walking Alone
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I'm Tired
I'm Sore
My Feet Hurt
I've Got a Cold
My Family Misses Me
It's Boring
Unmotivated
Can't Get Out the Door
I'm Too Fat
I'm Too Old
Sensitive Problems

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