We’re about two months into 2025 … how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up?

Whether you have decided to save money, stick to a more consistent sleep schedule, or lose weight, you still have plenty of time to accomplish your goals this year.

A common New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, but even as winter ends, the weather in many parts of the country can give you an excuse to stay inside.

Our perception of temperature changes with the seasons. The first cold air in a season freezes us to our core. But after about ten days of exposure, our skin starts feeling less cold.

Even if you feel as though you can handle the chill, you must keep your core temperature regulated and your extremities warm while you exercise outside. So, bundle up, even with a sweat.

Be mindful that cold-weather workouts are naturally harder. You face the risk of hitting the wall or getting dehydrated. That’s because your muscles don’t work well when they’re cold, meaning you need more muscle fibers and energy to exert a given force.

Experts say your body burns at least 10 percent more energy during a cold-weather hike or bike ride than you would in warmer temperatures.

But the good thing is your lungs won’t actually freeze from the cold air. Instead, the dryness is what irritates your respiratory system, often leading to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, excess mucus, and chest tightness.

Consider covering your mouth with a neck gaiter so your airflow slows and you retain some of the moisture from your exhaled breath.