Working Out Around The Cold Weather

Not everyone wants to run outside, with a million layers, a face mask and boots in the winter. Being a fair weather runner myself, I've been braving it in the chilly fall mornings, and although I'll miss the pavement, it's about time to pack it in and get on the treadmill.

Many fitness enthusiasts dread the cold weather because exercise options become limited, and let's face it, cardio on a machine can be a bore!

Here Are Three Winter Workout Suggestions

1. Step up the weight routine

In the summer, I'm cardio crazed. I love walking, running, cycling, hiking. If you say activity and outside in the same sentence, I'm there! So when the weather gets fresh I figure it's a good time to focus in on the ultimate indoor exercise, weight lifting. Strength training has so many benefits, and it's an exercise that can be done alone, in a class or with a friend. It's also a great perk that results show relatively quickly!

2. DVDs

Last winter I started to regularly use yoga, strength and cardio DVDs. I never really saw myself as the workout video type. Funny enough, I developed a habit of using them regularly and carried on with my new found love of trying new DVDs well into the summer. Video workouts have come a long way in the last decade. A system like P90X is really tough, while Sharron Gannon and David Life's yoga DVDs make you feel like you're in a real class.

3. Hire a Trainer/Build a Home Gym

One way to never feel the dread of the upcoming cold months is to build your own gym. Even a small set up consisting of free weights and a stationary bike will go a long way toward keeping/getting you in shape. Make better use of your equipment by hiring a trainer to show you fun exercises, and to develop a plan to follow on your own.

Stay Fit This Winter!

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