S2E05 - Are there benefits to exercising in cold temperatures?

The weather outside is getting frightful – but for Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD), the frigid temperatures just provide more opportunities to stay active.  

A professor at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Kinesiology, Chilibeck is no stranger to being active in the cold. Running, biking, cross-country skiing, shoveling your driveway – there are plenty of ways to get exercise in the winter.  

Winter allows for more options for exercise, and the sub-zero temperatures can actually play in your favour. Research suggests your body might be burning more calories while it works through the cold. And while it’s sometimes hard to find motivation during the darkest and chilliest time of year, Chilibeck encourages everyone to push past the urge to snuggle up in the warmth and get outside for some fresh air and activity.  

On this episode of the USask Signature Series podcast, we answer the question: “Are there benefits to being active in cold temperatures?” 

Listen to the episode to learn more!

• Host: Matt Olson
• Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
• Editor: Matt Olson
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• Original Music created by Silas Friesen

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