Exercise is important for our health. It lowers the risk of heart disease and helps our weight. Doctors say that exercising in cold weather benefits our physical and mental health. The cold gives our heart a bigger workout. Our heart has to work harder to pump blood around our body.

Our body burns calories faster when it is cold. Our body works harder to keep warm, so we use up more calories. Physical activity in the cold increases our metabolism. This helps us to lose weight. Another benefit of exercising in the cold is that natural light helps to reduce our stress.