No Extra Points (or Calories) for a Cold Weather Workout

If, as I did, you thought that exercising in cold temperatures burned more fat and provided a more vigorous workout, prepare to be disappointed.

In fact, research at the Naval Medical Research Institute showed that metabolic processes actually slowed down in cold temperatures, perhaps because blood vessels in fatty tissues were constricted.

"Contrary to conventional wisdom, the combination of exercise and cold exposure does not act synergistically to enhance metabolism of fats," researchers said.

Better step up your game to compensate for those holiday over-indulgences.