Thursday, February 20, 2014

8 Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

Is the cold weather getting to you? If you’re like us, winter weather can sometimes make working out feel like a chore. Here’s seven tips to keeping up with your summer body:

1. MAP YOUR RUN

Making sure you have safe and stable footing should be a priority when you are planning a winter running route. Make sure that the streets you plan to use for early-morning or evening workouts are plowed and well lit. You don't want to slip on black ice.

2. WARM UP WISELY

Walk around or jog in place indoors for five minutes before venturing outside! Also, when your home give your body a chance to adjust to the conditions by taking 30-second breaks every few minutes for the first 10 minutes.

3. BUNDLE UP

Wear a hat, mittens and several layers of clothing. It's better to be safe than sorry. You can always take layers off!

4. COOL DOWN QUICKLY

Try to avoid being outside during your cool down. Slow your pace for three or four minutes and then go inside to stretch.

5. EASE IN

If you run four miles in the summer, start off running two miles in the winter. You can build back up to your summer running routine, but take your time. Allow your lungs to acclimate to the cold weather.

6. STAY HYDRATED

Even though you don’t sweat as much in the winter as you do in the summer, it's important to stay hydrated!

7. BE FLEXIBLE

If you normally run in the mornings, be flexible and wait until the afternoon. It's usually the warmest between 2 - 5 PM. Temperatures are at their lowest in the morning and roads may not be plowed.

8. TRY A NEW KIND OF WORKOUT

We know you're a runner. Runners are the best. Feel free to try something new a couple times a week though. Aerobics and CrossFit are great ways to build strength and increase stamina. 

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