Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
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LiftWithLiam
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
For feet: Vaseline + wool socks. Sounds weird, but helps keep toes from going numb. Learned it from a military guy.
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michellestrong
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Anyone doing breathwork before training? Wim Hof method helps me mentally preparation for cold shock.
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nick_bulkzone
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Absolutely. Cold showers year-round have prepped me well. 10°C feels balmy now 
Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Here’s my workout spot today:
That bench is colder than my ex
That bench is colder than my ex
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tony_trains
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Also, I use tennis overgrips on my pull-up bars – better than bare metal in subzero.
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DanInMotion
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
If you’re running, avoid open water trails. I slipped on a frozen puddle last week. Still sore 
Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
I use a headlamp for evening workouts – darkness falls fast. Can’t train if you can’t see!
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LiftWithLiam
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Cold air hits the lungs hard. I wrap a buff around my mouth to warm the air before it hits me. Makes breathing feel easier.
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michellestrong
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Smart tip. I also switch to nasal breathing when I can. Less dry mouth, more endurance.
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nick_bulkzone
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Re: Outdoor Winter Warriors: How Do You Train When It’s -10°C? ❄️
Anybody else crave hot soup after training outdoors? It’s my post-workout ritual 
