India, Jan. 7 -- The cold of winter can make getting active feel like a challenge, but many of us still try to jump into outdoor chores or intense workouts to stay fit. What seems like a simple way to start the season on a healthy note can actually put your heart under serious strain.

According to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist who specialises in heart failure and heart transplantation, some winter activities are more dangerous than you might think, especially as your body adjusts to the cold. (Also read: Fitness coach says 'just cardio isn't enough'; shares 1 exercise women over 35 must do to stay strong and healthy )

Dr Dmitry shares in his January 6 Instagram post, "Snow shovelling isn't exercise. It's an unplanned cardiac stres...