Health tip

Thursday, December 6, 2007

For many people, winter means moving their cardio workout indoors. For others, though, it just means strapping on some extra clothing and braving the elements. However, there is one extra piece you might want to subtract from your winter workout wardrobe: gloves.

A recent study at Stanford University has shown that there are special blood vessels located in the palms and on the sole of the foot that release body heat much faster than other areas.

“You actually get 10 times more heat extraction from your hand than your arm,” says study author Craig Heller, Ph.D. When you trap the heat with gloves, you are limiting your exercise capacity. By shedding the gloves, you can increase the intensity and time you spend on your workout, or as Heller says, “get a much bigger bang for your buck.”

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