Winter weather can make it tempting to skip your workout and spend the day bundled up.
However, studies suggest the cold can actually be a boon for exercise.
If you're looking for a little more motivation to keep moving, here are six benefits of cold-weather exercise.
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While white fat only stores energy, beige and brown fat can burn calories to keep you warm, boosting the benefits of your workout.
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The positive effects of beige and brown fat last long after your workout, starting with increased calorie burn at rest directly afterward.
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Exercise is known to support mental health along with physical health, benefiting anxiety, depression, and negative mood.
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Even exercising indoors in the winter has lots of benefits, but heading outside is even better for you.
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Outdoor exercise exposes you to the sun, which gives you the mood-lifting benefits of vitamin D.
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Even if you can't manage a full workout, researcher Shingo Kajimura says just heading out for a few deep breaths in the cold is "better than nothing."