Feel the burn: How to exercise outdoors as the temperature drops

Johanna Doyle, a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist, has exercise tips to keep you motivated as the we head into the depths of winter

Make sure to wrap up warm to avoid injury in the colder temperatures

Johanna Doyle

With the temperature dropping and the evenings getting shorter, it’s important not to let the weather put you off your exercise routine or prevent you from starting a new programme ahead of all the indulgence that surrounds Christmas. We know the importance of exercise for our physical and mental health, but are you getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, as recommended by the HSE?