11-11-2017 13:15
11-11-2017 13:15
So I haven't been on the FB forum for 5 weeks due to the disappointing weight gain I've experienced as well as being unable to achieve my target weight for the Halloween challenge. Recently I've gone below my lowest weight and hope to set new record low weights in the weeks to come. I've noticed that I sweat less in winter than I do in summer meaning that I don't lose as much water weight when I jog. The cold temperature also makes warming up for a jog more difficult. The lower temperature doesn't affect my heart rate or the calories burned according to the data metrics on my treadmill.
Does anyone know if the cold weather decreases the efficiency of jogging/running to lose weight?
I've increased the duration of my jogging/running from 40 minutes to 1 hour. My calories burned, steps and distance have certainly increased. Will the longer duration compensate for the cold winter months?
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11-11-2017 23:53
11-11-2017 23:53
@exhile wrote:Does anyone know if the cold weather decreases the efficiency of jogging/running to lose weight?
I don’t think so. If anything, exposure to cold weather increases energy consumption, since some extra energy needs to be used to keep your body temperature at the right level (just like sweating is how you cool it down). Just make sure you warm up properly, especially if you go straight from the warmth of your home to super-cold outdoor conditions such as in this case .
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11-11-2017 23:53
11-11-2017 23:53
@exhile wrote:Does anyone know if the cold weather decreases the efficiency of jogging/running to lose weight?
I don’t think so. If anything, exposure to cold weather increases energy consumption, since some extra energy needs to be used to keep your body temperature at the right level (just like sweating is how you cool it down). Just make sure you warm up properly, especially if you go straight from the warmth of your home to super-cold outdoor conditions such as in this case .
Dominique | Finland
Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)
Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.
11-15-2017 08:26
11-15-2017 08:26
@exhile, lots of stuff to cover here...
11-16-2017 08:52
11-16-2017 08:52
When I used to run in the winter I dressed in layers so I wouldn't sweat so much. Nothing is worse than half way through your run your path leads you into the wind while wearing wet clothing.
11-16-2017 09:57
11-16-2017 09:57
@Corney wrote:When I used to run in the winter I dressed in layers so I wouldn't sweat so much. Nothing is worse than half way through your run your path leads you into the wind while wearing wet clothing.
I had a run a couple of years ago on a cold windy single digit day, the last half of which was against a wind coming from my front left. I had dressed with a long-sleeved polypro inner layer, a thick cotton middle layer, and a wind shell on the outer layer, and when I got home I was surprised to find the outer two layers on my left arm were frozen solid, and yet the polypro layer kept my arm nice and comfortable. I'm thinking the ice actually acted as a wind barrier which helped protect my arm. 🙂
11-17-2017 00:38
11-17-2017 00:38
You don't lose weight by sweating - you lose weight by burning calories. When you're cold, you actually burn *more* calories, because your body is trying to keep itself warm. So don't worry about how much you're sweating, just get that heart rate up 🙂
11-17-2017 06:48
11-17-2017 06:48
@Ryder120 wrote:You don't lose weight by sweating - you lose weight by burning calories. When you're cold, you actually burn *more* calories, because your body is trying to keep itself warm. So don't worry about how much you're sweating, just get that heart rate up 🙂
I would argue you burn fewer calories when running in the cold. Why? It isn't so much you're body working harder to keep itself warm as it is your body doesn't have to work as hard to keep itself cool when dissipating the heat generated from exercise.
11-17-2017 08:07
11-17-2017 08:07
11-17-2017 23:04
11-17-2017 23:04
You may feel like your body is working harder to keep you warm when it’s cold outside, but you don’t start to burn additional calories until you shiver. Shivering is a sign that your body is trying to keep a steady temperature. The calories you burn will vary depending on the outside temperature, how long you’ve been outside and what type of clothing you’re wearing.
11-20-2017 08:30
11-20-2017 08:30
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