1. Be a kid again! Go outside. Play in the snow. Build a snowman. It is amazing how much you can sweat and get in some cardio when you actually forget that you are being active.
2. Go for a walk or run. Bundle up and get your body moving. If you have the right gear, and you keep your ears, nose, fingers and toes feeling just right then you can do anything outside!
3. Try a new winter sport. I tried skiing many times and just can't get into it. So next time my friends hit the slopes I will opt for snow shoeing. Have you ever been? I think it would be a fun adventure and a good workout!
4. Ice skating anyone? Put on some skates (or rent some) and go to a local skating rink or (FROZEN) pond. I would put on extra padding incase you fall, but I am sure it would be an exciting day.
5. Shovel! Whenever it snows I take shoveling not as a chore but as part of my workout for the day. A lot of people pull their back out from shoveling, but if done correctly you can actually get an awesome workout for your arms, shoulders and abs (especially your obliques from twisting and throwing the snow). But how do you shovel so that you DON'T pull out your back and actually get a workout?
- Draw your stomach in.
- Work from your core and not your back.
- Draw your shoulders away from your ears when you scoop and pull your stomach in when you lift and throw the snow.
Good luck and make the cold months work for you! XOXO
What kind of activities do you do to stay active during the colder months?