Plus Size Wellness Spring 2018 Issue

Here are 10 spring fitness tips to
keep you comfortable while you
exercise during the winter thaw.
1. Lighten up
Trade your winter parka in for a
light, packable waterproof jacket and
pants. You need full-body protection
against splash-back when you run
through puddles, and using
lightweight, packable gear ensures
that you won't leave it behind to cut
weight and then end up wet and
cold. You'll also stay dry if it rains,
snows or pours freezing rain on you
— all of which can happen in the
shoulder season. Even better? Being
waterproof from head to toe protects
you from even the most
inconsiderate of puddle-splashing
drivers if your workout takes you
anywhere near the road.
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2. Let your footwear work for you
Abandon any thoughts of protecting
your footwear from mud, slush and
puddles. Let those shoes or boots
sacrifice themselves to keep your
feet dry — that's their job. Most
waterproof boots or shoes have a
waterproof bootie sewn into the
body of the shoe. As long as this
bootie isn't pierced and you don't
step into water that's higher than its
edge, your feet will stay warm and
dry. If you think you might end up in
over that level, which varies from
shoe to shoe, you can extend your
waterproof foot protection by using
standard gaiters or shorter ankle
gaiters. You can also sometimes get
by with wearing waterproof pants
that cinch down tightly over the tops
of your shoes or boots. If
temperatures aren't cold enough to
pose a hazard to wet feet, you could
also just toss on a pair of throwaway
sneakers or water shoes, which are
made of mesh that lets water in but
also lets it drain right out again so
you're not squishing around, and
then splash away to your heart's
content.
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