NYC Storm - Does Fitness Fit in?

Today is the first storm in NYC in a little while. I can't remember the last storm the city faced, perhaps, last year. Anyhow, this is isn't a terrible snow storm, however the speed of the windchill and the reduction of stride length with every step you take make it not so entertaining. In my case, I forgot my umbrella, my earmuff, and my glove when I left my house this morning. You'll notice that in a few minutes.

But before I share this small little video with you. What the heck does NYC storm has to do with Fitness you may ask? Quite a lot actually...

The fitter you are and the healthier fat you have around your organs, your bones, and muscle tissues, the better your core body temperature will regulate in the cold weather and if you have warm layers on, you won't have to worry too much. Another thing that's very prevalent is sliding and falling. Many people tend to fall when it's snowing or lose their balance just by walking. In fact, I noticed that today, but missed the small scene with my camera. Well guess what, if your core stabilizers are stronger, and you have very fast reaction time [this happens through consistent resistance weight training, neuromuscular system training, core,and balance training of course] the better you'll be able to prevent a fall.

The other scenario is hypothermia. This usually happens when someone's body temperature falls below 95° Fahrenheit (35° Celsius). Your body's normal body functions will start to fail then. If you're out in the cold for too long or you get wet in the cold and stay with the wet clothes on for too long, you may start to exhibit symptoms of hypothermia such as: chills, shivering, lost of coordination, confusion, muscle cramping, and more. So what do you do:

• Keep yourself warm using gloves, headbands, earmuff, and hats
• Drink warm liquid drinks (tea is great), and avoid cold ones.
• Use a scarf around your neck and in front of your nose (just make sure you don't block your air way)
• Wear comfortable boots that are made for cold weather and snow.
• Drink "The Hot Caribbean Tea Sensation" look in September blog archive and you should find them.

In any case someone you know falls prey to hypothermia, call emergency for medical help immediately. Remember unless you're a doctor you can't do too much, therefore be prepared to wrap your friend in warm blankets, get them out of their wet clothes into dry clothes and get them some hot tea.

Here's the quick stormy video. This part of the city was not so terrible, but next to where I live was a dilemma. Faster windchill and more snow on the ground, and non-stop falling action.




Ibsen Alexandre
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