Staying Active This Winter with Fun Exercise Ideas

Winter brings chilly weather, holiday cheer, and often a blanket of snow! When temperatures drop, it can be tempting to stay snuggled in bed, snoozing your alarm to avoid the cold. The thought of exercising may feel daunting when all you want is to stay cozy indoors.

However, staying active during the winter months is essential for keeping your body healthy and your spirits lifted. The key is finding a form of movement that excites you and gets you motivated to leave the comfort of your blankets.

The good news? Winter offers plenty of opportunities for both indoor and outdoor activities to keep you moving! Whether it’s something fun like building a snowman or focusing on strength training, there’s a winter-friendly exercise for everyone.

Outdoor Activities

If you’re someone who loves the crisp winter air and doesn’t shy away from the cold, these outdoor activities are perfect for you!

Skiing: Taking a skiing trip can be a great winter getaway while being an excellent source of exercise.  Pick a mountain, rent some gear and take a lesson. This popular wintertime activity is an amazing workout that the entire family can enjoy.

Build a snowman: Rolling 3 large snowballs together to create one big snowman is a great way to get in some exercise!  Get the entire family involved and enjoy! And, don’t forget the carrot for the nose and raisins for the eyes and mouth!

Sledding: Break out your sled and search for the biggest hill on the block! Trekking all the way up will provide a great workout on an incline. Enjoy the way down and repeat!

Ice Skating: Ice skating is a fun activity for all ages! Take full advantage of this fun activity and avoid injury by choosing ice skates that feel comfortable on your feet. Take the family to an ice skating rink nearby or better yet get into the holiday spirit and make a trip to Rockefeller Center!

Indoor Activities

Maybe you’re someone who prefers staying cozy and warm indoors, and that’s perfectly okay! You can still stay active and heat things up with these fun indoor activities:

Exercise videos: Exercise videos are an excellent and inexpensive way to stay on track this winter season. With different videos you can easily change up your routine to keep it exciting and you don’t even have to leave the house!

Strength Training: Lifting weights is a perfect way to strengthen and tone. Purchase a set of 5lb and 10lb dumbbells and try different strength training exercises such as bicep curls, triceps kickbacks, and lateral raises! Try doing 3 sets of 10 repetitions of each exercise.

Yoga/Pilates: Build your mind, body, and soul with Yoga and Pilates this winter. Start off by purchasing a beginner’s video and mat and practice in your home. Or if you are more experienced take your mat to a local class. Not only are Yoga and Pilates great stress relievers but they can also increase flexibility and strength!

Remember it is important to remain active even in the winter months.  So, give some of these exciting wintertime activities a try! You might even enjoy them so much that you will forget all about that snooze button!

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