Important things to remember to keep your exercise routine going in the colder months:
- Layer clothes with airwicking fabric, then fleece and a thin layer of waterproof fabric last.
- Stay hydrated.
- Exercise more often for shorter amounts of time outside if temperatures are more extreme.
- Consider inside exercises:
- Active housework, like sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
- Dancing
- Stair climbing
- Indoor walking routines
- Home gym or workout circuit
- Bowling
- Roller skating
- Walking at local community center or mall.
- Exercise classes at local libraries, gym or other specialized studios.
- Active video games which require standing on your feet and jumping or dancing or using your arms
- Enlist a workout partner to increase accountability with staying on track with exercise.
- Write it in your schedule.
- Reward yourself with a hot bubble bath, massage or just listening to your favorite music by a fire after you exercise.
You will notice the benefits of exercise once you get in a regular routine of exercising and you will be glad you put in the hard work. Remember, change is not easy but it's worth it!
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