MORNINGS are becoming crisp, evenings a bit nippy, and exercise the least on our minds – meaning, Mr Winter is here, bringing with him a spell of laziness, and constant warm-me-up hunger pangs. Rule number one! Never let Mr Winter get the better of you and drag your body weight goals down the sack. It’s better to keep pushing through in winter and having a killer bod in summer.
‘Our bodies are capable of anything, it’s our minds we have to convince!’
Here are some tips on how to exercise in the cold weather:
1. Warm-up
Before any workout, walk around or jog in place indoors for five minutes, recommends Olympian Jeff Galloway, author of A Woman’s Guide to Running. When you head out, give your body time to adjust to the conditions by taking 30-second breaks every few minutes for the first 10 minutes.
2. Cool, don’t Freeze down
To avoid getting too chilled during your cool down, keep it brief. Slow your pace for three to four minutes, then go inside to stretch. Take off extra layers and keep moving for another five to 10 minutes before showering.
3. Drink up
You don’t see your sweat loss in the winter like you do in the summer, so most people give little thought to staying hydrated. But you can still sweat just as much (especially if you’re bundled up).
