<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">On days when your breath hangs in the air, your clothing strategy is key. Not only can it be a day ruiner, making it hard to think about anything other than how cold you are, but it can be dangerous, too. In the dead of winter, there's nothing worse than getting outside and realizing you're not dressed warm enough to handle the frigid temperatures.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dressing inadequately for winter weather can increase the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.1 So, when you want to workout in extremely cold weather (or simply build a snowman with your kids), it's important to put extra thought into what you're wearing and make sure you're adequately covered from head to toe.</div><div><br></div><div>Warm Clothing You'll Need</div><div>Part of dressing safely for cold temperatures is being intentional in making sure that every part of your body is adequately covered and kept dry. When getting dressed in the winter, use this warm clothing checklist below as a guide.</div><div><br></div><div>Mitten Tips</div><div>While it may be tempting to swap the mittens for an easier-to-use pair of gloves, mittens tend to be a warmer choice. According to REI, this is because fingers generate more heat when they're not separated from each other by fabric, as they are with gloves.</div><div><br></div><div>Look for mittens that include down or synthetic insulation, a waterproof design, and fit your hands properly. A properly fitting mitten will have about ¼ inch of material at the end of your outstretched fingers.</div><div><br></div><div>Winter Hat Tips</div><div>As far as the best hat for winter weather, you can choose a style that suits you, but it's important to consider the material to determine what option will keep you warm and dry. According to Skis.com, microfleece and wool materials are both great at retaining heat and wicking away moisture.</div><div><br></div><div>How to Layer Warm Clothing</div><div>When it comes to dressing warmly, it may seem that simply packing on the layers is a safe bet, but there's a bit of science to doing it right. Here's how the CDC says you should be layering in cold weather for optimal warmth</div><div><br></div><div>Inner Layer</div><div>Wear shirt fabrics that will hold more body heat and don't absorb moisture. Wool, silk, or polypropylene will hold more body heat than cotton.</div><div><br></div><div>Insulation Layer</div><div>An insulation layer will help you retain heat by trapping air close to your body. Slip on a pair of warm tights underneath jeans or pants. Natural fibers, like wool, goose down, or fleece work best. Wool socks are a great choice to keep your feet cozy and dry.</div><div><br></div><div>Outer Layer</div><div>The outermost layer helps protect you from wind, rain, and snow. This winter weather garment should be tightly woven and preferably water and wind resistant to reduce loss of body heat.</div><div><br></div><div>How to Prevent Overheating</div><div>When dressing for cold weather, it's important to find the balance between keeping warm and avoiding getting overheated. Unfortunately, excessive sweating will cause your body to lose more heat. So make sure to remove extra layers of clothing whenever you start to feel too warm.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>