The first, and perhaps most obvious, answer is asking someone else to do it, but if that cannot be done, there are precautions that can be followed.
In the news release, Franklin advised people to push or sweep snow rather than lifting and throwing it because that involves less exertion. And if the wind is blowing, be extra-careful. Wind makes temperatures feel colder than it actually is and has effects on the body.
Snowblowers are also safer and quicker to use than shovels. Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.
