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Move your outdoor workout indoors
- A simple step for those who really hate facing harsh weather is to move your regular workout indoors. Whether it's hitting the treadmill or doing sweaty home workouts, try to exercise for the same time as you would normally outdoors in more favorable weather.
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Invest in new kit
- Investing in a slick new kit can be just the motivation you need to get going. By splashing out on weather-appropriate workout gear, you'll not only be ready to face the elements (even if it's just on the way to the gym), but you'll look good doing it.
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Have your kit ready the night before
- If you usually work out in the mornings, don't let that change when it's cold and dark. Have your kit ready by the bed the night before–that way you'll avoid a demotivating hunt to find something clean and dry.
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Keep your gym bag at the ready
- Keep a gym bag (with a clean kit) ready in your car or at work. That way you'll always be ready to hit the gym or head out for a run.
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Sign up for a class
- If you usually exercise solo, signing up for a class can provide extra motivation to show up. And if you already take part in group workouts, shaking up the routine by checking out any new classes on offer can provide a mental boost.
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5 / 30 Fotos
Sign up to a fitness challenge
- Whether you're working out at home or in the gym, there are lots of fitness challenges that set a workout schedule over a given period of time - typically up to 30 days. Often free via workout websites such as Fitness Blender, they can take the hassle out of choosing which workouts to do each day.
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Make it a non-negotiable
- See your workouts as a non-negotiable, factoring them into your routine just as you would any other essential element of your day. Allow for factors such as extreme weather, and make sure you have a workout plan B.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Fire up your playlist
- Getting some new, uplifting tunes on your workout playlist can shake up your routine and provide an extra motivation to get your body moving. The combination of exercise endorphins and feel-good music can be extremely addictive!
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8 / 30 Fotos
Set yourself achievable goals
- Having a series of goals will give you something to aim for during the winter. Whether it's aiming to lift heavier, run faster, or begin training for a future competition, make sure you aim for something that will push you without being so challenging that you give up at the first hurdle.
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9 / 30 Fotos
Mix up your workouts
- Mixing up your workouts to include strength, cardio, and flexibility training can help keep the entire body fit and strong, and avoid overloading one muscle group. It should keep boredom at bay, too.
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10 / 30 Fotos
Find home gym hacks
- If you don't have the budget for a gym membership or home equipment, there are plenty of ways to incorporate everyday objects into your indoor routine. Water bottles can serve as weights, while furniture can be used for everything from tricep dips to elevated push-ups.
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11 / 30 Fotos
Turn up the heat on your workout
- Getting fresh air can be good for mind and body, and cool, crisp weather can make outdoor exercise surprisingly pleasurable. Wear moisture-wicking layers and opt for the type of heart rate-raising exercises that will warm you up quickly.
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12 / 30 Fotos
Buddy up
- Finding an exercise buddy will not only turn your workout into a social occasion, but it will also give you both extra motivation to show up.
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13 / 30 Fotos
Apps for accountability
- If you can't find a winter workout partner, or simply prefer working out alone, you might want to try a fitness tracking app. Some sports watches even have a 'virtual coach' that will help you train for a certain time or distance in running, cycling, or swimming.
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14 / 30 Fotos
Dance
- Dancing is such a feel-good activity that it almost doesn't feel like a workout at all. But energetic dance workouts can be big calorie burners, will work a range of muscles, and you can pick up some new steps to impress people at holiday parties!
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Find what works
- If you don't enjoy your workouts at the best of times, it's going to be extra difficult to get fired up for them when winter weather rolls around. Find something that you genuinely enjoy, whether it's CrossFit, spin class, or trampolining!
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16 / 30 Fotos
Exercise at the same time each day
- Routine can be key to success in sticking to a workout routine. Whether you prefer to exercise first thing, during your lunch hour, or after work, try to keep to a fixed schedule.
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17 / 30 Fotos
Find go-to online teachers
- Even if you usually prefer to work out outdoors or at the gym, having go-to online classes and teachers is a good backup plan. If a gym session is canceled or the weather is too harsh to head out, you won't have to flounder around online looking for a class that suits you.
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18 / 30 Fotos
Consider a personal trainer
- If you're looking for extra motivation and accountability during the winter months, you might want to consider a personal trainer. They will be able to target your workout schedule to suit your goals and your current fitness level.
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19 / 30 Fotos
Write down what you want to achieve
- Think about what you want to achieve with your winter workouts. Whether you want to earn a new personal best in a race, gain muscle mass, lose weight, or just give yourself a mood-boosting bit of 'me time,' putting it down on paper can be a good way to set clear goals.
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20 / 30 Fotos
Try hot yoga
- 'Hot yoga' classes, where instructors put yogis through their paces in a sweat-inducing hot room, can seem extra appealing when it's cold outside.
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21 / 30 Fotos
Keep each other accountable
- If you attend group classes, try to keep everybody accountable by making firm plans for a sociable coffee or juice after class.
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22 / 30 Fotos
Bring hot drinks
- If you're exercising outdoors, bring a flask of your preferred hot drink along with your water bottle. Then you can enjoy it after your workout as your body starts to cool down.
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23 / 30 Fotos
Give yourself a healthy reward
- If you have a tough class, long run, or other arduous exercise class on the horizon, think of a healthy treat you can enjoy after class. It might be 10 minutes in the sauna at the gym, or a new pair of trainers you've been eyeing up.
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Sign up for a race
- Race schedules tend to slow down during the winter, but if there's something on the horizon, then signing up for it will be a solid reason to stick to your training routine. Even if there are no winter races, there may be group training activities for spring events.
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25 / 30 Fotos
Find new routes
- Finding a new running or cycling route can make routine workouts more enjoyable. Get out a map, get off the beaten track, and you can up the fun factor in your cold weather outdoor activities.
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26 / 30 Fotos
Savor the post-workout sensations
- Exercise releases feel-good hormones, like dopamine, that can help keep depression and anxiety at bay. Sit for a minute with a hot drink after your workout, and enjoy the flood of positive energy. Remembering how good it feels should keep you coming back for more!
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27 / 30 Fotos
Fuel your body
- Be sure to give your body the fuel it needs to power through winter workouts. Energy-giving oats topped with immune system-boosting fruit and nuts is a good place to start.
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28 / 30 Fotos
Put a fitness kit on your presents list
- Make your exercise intentions clear to yourself and others by putting fitness equipment at the top of your holiday gifts list. That way you'll have extra incentive to keep going right through the festive season! Sources: (The Zoe Report) (The Guardian) See also: Last year's best fitness apps
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0 / 30 Fotos
Move your outdoor workout indoors
- A simple step for those who really hate facing harsh weather is to move your regular workout indoors. Whether it's hitting the treadmill or doing sweaty home workouts, try to exercise for the same time as you would normally outdoors in more favorable weather.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Invest in new kit
- Investing in a slick new kit can be just the motivation you need to get going. By splashing out on weather-appropriate workout gear, you'll not only be ready to face the elements (even if it's just on the way to the gym), but you'll look good doing it.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Have your kit ready the night before
- If you usually work out in the mornings, don't let that change when it's cold and dark. Have your kit ready by the bed the night before–that way you'll avoid a demotivating hunt to find something clean and dry.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Keep your gym bag at the ready
- Keep a gym bag (with a clean kit) ready in your car or at work. That way you'll always be ready to hit the gym or head out for a run.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Sign up for a class
- If you usually exercise solo, signing up for a class can provide extra motivation to show up. And if you already take part in group workouts, shaking up the routine by checking out any new classes on offer can provide a mental boost.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Sign up to a fitness challenge
- Whether you're working out at home or in the gym, there are lots of fitness challenges that set a workout schedule over a given period of time - typically up to 30 days. Often free via workout websites such as Fitness Blender, they can take the hassle out of choosing which workouts to do each day.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Make it a non-negotiable
- See your workouts as a non-negotiable, factoring them into your routine just as you would any other essential element of your day. Allow for factors such as extreme weather, and make sure you have a workout plan B.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Fire up your playlist
- Getting some new, uplifting tunes on your workout playlist can shake up your routine and provide an extra motivation to get your body moving. The combination of exercise endorphins and feel-good music can be extremely addictive!
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Set yourself achievable goals
- Having a series of goals will give you something to aim for during the winter. Whether it's aiming to lift heavier, run faster, or begin training for a future competition, make sure you aim for something that will push you without being so challenging that you give up at the first hurdle.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Mix up your workouts
- Mixing up your workouts to include strength, cardio, and flexibility training can help keep the entire body fit and strong, and avoid overloading one muscle group. It should keep boredom at bay, too.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Find home gym hacks
- If you don't have the budget for a gym membership or home equipment, there are plenty of ways to incorporate everyday objects into your indoor routine. Water bottles can serve as weights, while furniture can be used for everything from tricep dips to elevated push-ups.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Turn up the heat on your workout
- Getting fresh air can be good for mind and body, and cool, crisp weather can make outdoor exercise surprisingly pleasurable. Wear moisture-wicking layers and opt for the type of heart rate-raising exercises that will warm you up quickly.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Buddy up
- Finding an exercise buddy will not only turn your workout into a social occasion, but it will also give you both extra motivation to show up.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Apps for accountability
- If you can't find a winter workout partner, or simply prefer working out alone, you might want to try a fitness tracking app. Some sports watches even have a 'virtual coach' that will help you train for a certain time or distance in running, cycling, or swimming.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Dance
- Dancing is such a feel-good activity that it almost doesn't feel like a workout at all. But energetic dance workouts can be big calorie burners, will work a range of muscles, and you can pick up some new steps to impress people at holiday parties!
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Find what works
- If you don't enjoy your workouts at the best of times, it's going to be extra difficult to get fired up for them when winter weather rolls around. Find something that you genuinely enjoy, whether it's CrossFit, spin class, or trampolining!
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Exercise at the same time each day
- Routine can be key to success in sticking to a workout routine. Whether you prefer to exercise first thing, during your lunch hour, or after work, try to keep to a fixed schedule.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Find go-to online teachers
- Even if you usually prefer to work out outdoors or at the gym, having go-to online classes and teachers is a good backup plan. If a gym session is canceled or the weather is too harsh to head out, you won't have to flounder around online looking for a class that suits you.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Consider a personal trainer
- If you're looking for extra motivation and accountability during the winter months, you might want to consider a personal trainer. They will be able to target your workout schedule to suit your goals and your current fitness level.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Write down what you want to achieve
- Think about what you want to achieve with your winter workouts. Whether you want to earn a new personal best in a race, gain muscle mass, lose weight, or just give yourself a mood-boosting bit of 'me time,' putting it down on paper can be a good way to set clear goals.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Try hot yoga
- 'Hot yoga' classes, where instructors put yogis through their paces in a sweat-inducing hot room, can seem extra appealing when it's cold outside.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Keep each other accountable
- If you attend group classes, try to keep everybody accountable by making firm plans for a sociable coffee or juice after class.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Bring hot drinks
- If you're exercising outdoors, bring a flask of your preferred hot drink along with your water bottle. Then you can enjoy it after your workout as your body starts to cool down.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Give yourself a healthy reward
- If you have a tough class, long run, or other arduous exercise class on the horizon, think of a healthy treat you can enjoy after class. It might be 10 minutes in the sauna at the gym, or a new pair of trainers you've been eyeing up.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Sign up for a race
- Race schedules tend to slow down during the winter, but if there's something on the horizon, then signing up for it will be a solid reason to stick to your training routine. Even if there are no winter races, there may be group training activities for spring events.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Find new routes
- Finding a new running or cycling route can make routine workouts more enjoyable. Get out a map, get off the beaten track, and you can up the fun factor in your cold weather outdoor activities.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Savor the post-workout sensations
- Exercise releases feel-good hormones, like dopamine, that can help keep depression and anxiety at bay. Sit for a minute with a hot drink after your workout, and enjoy the flood of positive energy. Remembering how good it feels should keep you coming back for more!
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Fuel your body
- Be sure to give your body the fuel it needs to power through winter workouts. Energy-giving oats topped with immune system-boosting fruit and nuts is a good place to start.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Put a fitness kit on your presents list
- Make your exercise intentions clear to yourself and others by putting fitness equipment at the top of your holiday gifts list. That way you'll have extra incentive to keep going right through the festive season! Sources: (The Zoe Report) (The Guardian) See also: Last year's best fitness apps
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How to stick to your fitness routine during winter
Here's your motivation to keep moving when it's cold outside
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It's relatively easy to find fitness motivation in warm weather–the beach body goals and the long, sunny days can put a spring in your step when it comes to working out. But the onset of winter brings a whole new set of challenges that goes way beyond how much weight you can bench press or how many push-ups you can do. Wrapping up in winter layers can seem like a good excuse to ditch the daily workout routine, and cold, bleak weather can make it difficult to hit the gym or head out for a run. But don't let all those fitness gains slide when the temperature drops–sticking to your fitness regime in the colder weather can really help keep the winter blues at bay. Looking for some winter workout motivation? Click through this gallery to find out how you can maintain your fitness routine during the winter.
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