With winter fast approaching you are probably finding yourself more inclined to wrap up and stay in. I know I definitely am! The cold and wet weather does not seem all that appealing when you can curl up under a warm blanket with your favorite film and snacks.
If you are a fitness fan looking for ways to stay motivated in these coming months, you have come to the right place! We have created a helpful list of easy-to-follow recommendations for keeping yourself fit and healthy this winter, whether that be heading into the great outdoors, or by working up a sweat in the living room. There is something here for you!
Invest in Suitable Activewear
If you are itching to get out and about in the winter, as it is simply, what you prefer, don’t let your clothing choices drag you down or put you off. Make sure you invest in some winter activewear in preparation for exercising outside in the colder months; no one wants a cold body! Wrapping up warm while allowing yourself room to breathe correctly, will ensure that you can still head out and enjoy your favorite exercise routes.
Getting the blood pumping to your body by wrapping up warm, will prevent any cold and stiff muscles, greatly reducing the risk of picking up an injury. Furthermore, you want to ensure that you are wrapping up warm and not in wet clothing; wet or damp clothing is sure to attract that bitter cold and make for a rather uncomfortable exercise session.
Gym it Up!
For some, this is the preferred method of exercise all year round. With an array of fitness apparatus and other related classes available, there is no surprise that this is a popular way of keeping fit for many people out there.
A great place for exercising as part of a group or as an individual, gyms are an excellent way of keeping fit in the winter, as there are not many changes to the centers throughout the year. You can continue with the same exercises that you were completing the rest of the year, without needing to adapt to the weather. If you are heading to the gym in these coming months, ensure that you comply with any health and safety measures that are in place, but most importantly, have fun while keeping yourself fit!
Personal Training
This is something which is readily available at most fitness centers across the country, and it isn’t just a one size fits all. Personal trainers work with you and your individual goals, and tailor the workout plans around these. They take into consideration your current fitness levels, along with any potential underlying injuries that you might have and create you a unique fitness plan. Some will even extend their services to tailor a diet plan for you also.
Just like much of the world, personal trainers have had to adapt how they conduct their work in the pandemic and have done so by conducting socially distanced workout sessions, and by taking their workouts online; perfect for exercising and keeping fit during the winter months! Simply tune in from home with your favorite music and water bottle and get to work.
For more information about hiring a personal trainer, and for the ways that they are working online, check out the likes of a Bkrootsfitness personal trainer. You will be able to discover the advantages of using a personal trainer, and the ways that they help you with achieving your personal goals.
Online Fitness
Linked to our point previously about using personal training fitness programs online, online fitness classes are a perfect way for keeping fit in the winter if you aren’t all that up for heading into the bitterness outside. Whether you check out the array of fitness videos available for free or hire the use of a personal trainer for tailored videos, you are completely spoilt for choice!
Exercising from the comfort of your home will allow you to decrease the anxiety that you might be feeling about heading to a more public space to exercise, while allowing you to start (or continue) your journey to fitness. Not to mention you will be keeping warm within your own home! With someone on the other end guiding you through the exercises in a safe manner, you can ensure that you won’t give yourself an injury, and you will also have someone there to cheer you on when you feel like giving up.
Great if you live by yourself or will be exercising on your own! Furthermore, online fitness classes held by fitness centers and personal trainers, are a suitable exercise option for those with busy lifestyles. You can pencil them into your diary without worrying about the commute time or being late for yet another work meeting!
Buddy Up
If you are planning on exercising outdoors in these winter months, ensuring that you stay safe is vitally important. With the night’s drawing in earlier and earlier, you must ensure that you are visible to other pedestrians and car users when out and about. Wearing brightly colored clothes will make you easy to spot and sticking to well-lit routes will also ensure your safety.
If you are still feeling a bit unsure about heading out, but are really keen to do so, consider buddying up with someone from your household, or with another keen fitness fan! Not only will you have someone with you making sure that you are safe, but you will also have some company while exercising. Great for motivation and for having some social exposure in these crazy times!
