Tips for Winter Workout
When the mercury starts to drop, so does our motivation to get up and get going. Unfortunately, it’s also at this chilly time of year that we instinctively want to pack in more calories, which makes sticking to an exercise plan even more critical. Lets find out how to stay motivated and in shape during the winter.
Treat Yourself to the Right Gear
Quality apparel and equipment makes everything easier, and that’s especially true in the winter. If you’ve been exercising in the same old hat, top, tights, socks, and shoes for years, treat yourself. There’s nothing like a new jacket or pair of shoes to keep you on point. Unsure of the proper gear and layering strategies?
For both tops and bottoms, start with a good, moisture-wicking base layer. On top of that you’ll want an insulating, mid-weight thermal layer with a wind and weatherproof layer on top to protect you from the elements. Finally, if you plan on braving super-cold temps and exercising outdoors, cover your mouth and nose. Wearing a balaclava or scarf around your face helps warm and humidify the air. Unfiltered cold air can lead to discomfort, burning, and even damaged lungs when it hits your nasal and respiratory pathways directly.
Stay Warm
During the dead of winter, your body is literally fighting the elements to stay warm, so dressing appropriately and practicing a proper warmup is all the more important. So easing into cold-weather activities, paying attention to layering, consuming plenty of calories and fluids before during and after exercise, and taking extra time to warm up.
Schedule Your Workouts
Besides the cold weather, there are other challenges to maintaining a workout in the winter. The days are shorter—many people don’t even leave work before it’s dark out in December and January—and everyone has additional family and work commitments tied to the holidays. So people please put exercise and training time right in your planners, Outlook schedules, and iPhone calendars. It’s important to budget time for exercise and get up a little earlier to fit in time at the gym or outside. It can be tough getting up early when it’s dark and cold, but it all feels worth it when you know you started your day out right and took care of your workout.
Partner Up! Join a Gym or a Group
If it’s really cold outside, hit the gym. Work the stationary bike, or run on the treadmill. Most gyms have trial memberships or affordable options for newcomers who don’t want to make a big financial commitment, especially right around the New Year. Better yet: Join a gym or a workout group with a friend.
It helps to have other people out there suffering with you, Go on group runs or rides, or do a workout with friends and follow it up with a group meal. Adding a ritual aspect makes getting out the door more manageable and maybe even something you will look forward to. Most people respond to external motivation. So having a die-hard workout partner is much better than having a fair-weather friend.
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