On the Eighth Day of Wellness…Frosty the Snowman
Did you know exercising in the cold may help you lose weight. Dr. Ronald W. Deitrick, a science professor from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania says using large muscle groups in cold weather actually burns more calories than working out when it’s warm. ‘Your body has to work harder just to generate heat when you’re out in the cold. So exercising during the cold winter months can be more effective in burning calories than working out at the gym or in your home,’ Deitrick says in a press release.
So building Frosty will not only metaphorically warm your heart, but is actually also pretty good cardio. Apparently all the snow rolling, gathering, and general building process combined is enough to burn about 300 calories an hour.