New research uncovers surprising benefits of winter workouts, revealing how cold exposure boosts endurance, burns calories, and enhances health.

Here are several essential tips to protect your lungs as you pursue safe outdoor workouts in freezing temperatures.

Pro tip: When dressing for a cold-weather workout, opt for many light layers that you can shed as you inevitably warm up, ...

Pro tip: When dressing for a cold-weather workout, opt for many light layers that you can shed as you inevitably warm up, says Rothstein. If you feel like you're overheating, take off a layer ...

9. Sip smarter. While staying hydrated is important even in cold weather, try not to drink icy beverages before or during your outdoor workout (say, that bottle of water you left in your car).

When you have asthma, being active in cold weather can be even more challenging ... Take a hot shower after outdoor exercise to moisten dried-out mucous membranes. If you have respiratory issues ...

Martin says warming up muscles makes them more elastic, so you lower the risk of tearing something in the cold. He recommends leg stretches around the house or walking for a bit before your run. Queen ...