Published on Wednesday, Nov 9 2011
When it gets dark and cold outside, motivating yourself to keep exercising is even more difficult than usual, however it is vital that you remain fit and healthy as the winter sets in. Here are some reasons why:
1. Extra eating – during the winter and especially over Christmas we tend to eat more than we would normally. Exercising is a great way to burn those extra calories and keep yourself in shape so when it comes to summer – there is less hard work to do!
2. Seasonal Affective Disorder – or as it is more commonly known S.A.D is something which affects many people in the UK. This is caused by a combination of lack of sunshine, poor nutrition and a decrease in activity and can cause forms of depression over the winter months. Exercise can help combat S.A.D as when you exercise your body release endorphins which keep the blues at bay.
3. Coughs, Colds and Chest Infections – we all know that the spread of illness increases during the winter months and exercising can help you to stay fit and healthy and fight infection more effectively. By exercising you are boosting your immune system and therefore will more than likely skip the illnesses and remain on top form.
It can be more difficult to motivate yourself to exercise when the weather gets cold and the evenings are darker earlier. We suggest getting yourself a winter exercise buddy and both getting a gym membership, that way you can keep each other motivated during those times when it’s difficult. You can also motivate yourself by trying new exercises. There are a whole host of exercises to choose from during the winter and these will usually be a change to your summer exercises.
To start your winter exercising, contact Neal Training today to find your nearest gym or fitness centre.