10 Reasons Why Scandinavians Are So Healthy — theculturetrip.com

We tend to curl up on our bed and our sofas when the cold temperatures hit, often rejecting outright the idea of venturing outside, let alone going for a brisk walk or a run. Scandinavia, half covered in the polar climate, is a cold place, where temperatures can plummet to -22 degrees. The unforgiving weather however, does not stop the Finns, Danes and Swedes from being active. In Sweden approximately 50 percent of the population partakes in regular cardiovascular activity during the long and grueling winter months. This form of training has been shown to have some very important health benefits. Exercising in cold weather burns more calories, strengthens further your heart, lungs and circulatory system and helps to ward of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) more and more common in winter. Next time the temperature drops, be sure to embrace the cold and head for a short jog outdoors, you will feel better in a matter of minutes.

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