February
Practical Ways to Stay Active This Winter
It is usually not that difficult to find some new reason to abandon your workout routine, especially during the winter, when it’s too cold outdoors to go for a simple job. When the wind pushes you back, the temperatures drop, and the skies darken, it is still important to push yourself to remain active. Incorporate an everyday routine that you can easily stick to.
Winter Exercise Ideas
To battle against the cold weather, doctors and exercise professionals recommend exploring new methods to remain active during the winter. For example:
- Walk around the mall – Leave your wallet at home and use the mall as an indoor walking track
- Health club – Choose a health or fitness club near to your home or office and ask the staff available to teach you the various equipment
- Indoor pool – An indoor swimming pool is an efficient way to build stamina and keep yourself lean during the winter. A relaxing dip can be interspersed with swimming laps
- Home gym – If possible, consider setting up a home gym in your garage or a spare bedroom. To ensure you don’t spend too much money, consider buying exercise equipment used
Set Goals – Even Little Goals
Like any workout routine, you need to have some goals in place – something to strive for in the long-term and short-term. If the weather leaves you unmotivated, heat things up with a new exercise goal. It could be as simple as losing 10 pounds or running a small marathon (even during the winter, marathons still take place).
Choose a goal that you want to accomplish. Set a smart goal, and then break that down into smaller, more achievable steps
Contact Us
For more information on remaining active during the winter and keeping your heart healthy, contact Brookhaven Heart by calling (631) 654-3278. Our friendly representatives are awaiting your phone call today!
