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5. Leave Time for Warm-Up
Don’t give up on exercise just because it’s cold out, but do make sure you pencil in a bit more time for your workout warm-up. Studies show that asthma symptoms are more muted and manageable during exercise when you’ve spent 15 to 20 minutes building your body heat and stretching your muscles.
When the thermometer drops really low, it’s best to exercise inside. You’ll know if it’s too cold for you when your symptoms quickly build up to uncomfortable levels.
If you can’t join a local gym, set up a small space in your home where you can skip, lift, jump and stretch. Invest in a new yoga, Pilates or aerobic video to keep you active and engaged when it’s just too frigid to be outside.
Unfortunately, animals pose some risk for asthmatics, and while there are ways to limit their impact, a pet may not be best for you or your family.
