{"id":1087,"date":"2013-02-27T19:05:21","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T19:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nikwax.wordpress.com\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2024-10-24T09:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:56:53","slug":"winter-layering-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/posts\/winter-layering-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Layering 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nikwax.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/02\/crosscountry.jpg\" alt=\"crosscountry\" class=\"wp-image-1088\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve said it before: the key to staying comfortable in cold weather is layering. Whether you\u2019re skinning up several thousand feet to a snowy summit, braving slushy roads for a ride, or hitting the Nordic track on skate gear, chances are you\u2019re going to begin your workout colder than you end it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body expends a lot of energy during athletic pursuits. That energy floods your body with heat, which makes you sweat and feel, well, warm. (Generally followed by a release of elevating endorphins\u2014one of the reasons we here at Nikwax remain avid athletes, no matter what the weather outside is doing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting cold means you&#8217;re unlikely to overheat right out of the gate. Once you get going, being warm is good. Being hot is not. And wet? You most definitely do not want to be wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing your body\u2019s heat can mean the difference between a good workout and a bad one. Why do you want to manage it? Simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfort. Who wants to stew in damp clothes? Not us, and not you, either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A matter of life and death. Sounds extreme? Maybe. But those who don\u2019t wick away sweat risk getting chilled. The chills can lead to frostbite (bad) and even hypothermia (worse).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance. Your movements are more precise when you can concentrate. When you body gets cold and soggy, your thoughts focus on your discomfort and take away your prowess.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How, then, do you keep dry and cool\u2014not cold, not too warm\u2014during your workout? Through careful layering and proper care of your different layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with a technical base layer that wicks sweat away from the body and stays relatively dry to the touch. There\u2019s a multitude to choose from: wool or synthetics. Care for these with our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ems.com\/product\/index.jsp?productId=15385226\">BaseFresh<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikwax-131-Wool-Wash-10-Ounce\/dp\/B001DGTZTW\/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1360025424&amp;sr=8-30&amp;keywords=nikwax\">Wool Wash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, add an insulting layer. Fleece or a wool sweater. Think warm and fuzzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow with a shell that breathes. And then wash that shell regularly. We know what you\u2019re thinking: really? Yep. If you don\u2019t wash it regularly, your shell can get gunked up with sweat, grime, dirt, and the like. A gunked up shell won&#8217;t breathe, and that leads to soggy misery. Take care of it with our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/nikwax-tech-wash\">Tech Wash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What else is good in your quiver? Warm gloves and a pair of lighter liner gloves. A hat. A pair of dry socks. A thermos with a warm drink and a full water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this system, and you\u2019ll give yourself the edge you need to get outside and keep your heart rate up all winter long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve said it before: the key to staying comfortable in cold weather is layering. Whether you\u2019re skinning up several thousand feet to a snowy summit, braving slushy roads for a ride, or hitting the Nordic track on skate gear, chances are you\u2019re going to begin your workout colder than you end it. 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