Top 10 Workout Tips For Getting Out of the Winter Rut

Winter often gives a sob story that we all hate to hear. The cold weather certainly gets the best of most us- but not all of us. There are those who welcome winter with open arms-I mean, it’s hard to understand the love for the cold-but for most people, working out is the best way to keep warm.

However, working out in the cold comes with many challenges. Regardless of whether you are in your best shape or not, winter is known to many as a working-out rut. Here are the ten best ways to ensure that you don’t get caught in it.
1. active-15926_640Set big goals
If you don’t have set working out goals or have been slacking with the ones that you already have, then it’s time for a change. Going back to basics will ensure that you work out faithfully in the winter, even when it seems difficult.

2. Embrace the cold weather
The best way to stay in shape during the cold months is to get out there and face it head on. Taking part in activities like skiing, ice-skating or just running outside will provide a great charge of pace which will in turn help you to cope with the cold better. Once you get out, you’ll love the bracing cold, and activity will warm you up quickly.

3. Ensure you have the best workout gear

It’s important to ensure that you have the right training shoes or gym gear. This will ensure that you are comfortable when working out during winter.

4. Be accountable

Beginning to work out may be more difficult than working out itself. A healthy sense of accountability will motivate you to wake up and join a running group or make time for workout sessions. Don’t focus too much on your weight; after all, muscle weighs more than fat.

5. Try something New

Try workout activities that you would not ordinarily try such as hot yoga. This will help you get excitement back to your workout routine. This will really bring excitement in winter workout.

measuring6. Note the changes

Documenting your changes as you work out in the winter will certainly keep the rut away. Noting changes in your body due to your workout routine is motivating.

7. Maintain a good diet

Staying active is only half the battle, you need to maintain a good diet to go together with your workout sessions. Good dieting and exercise is the best way to beat the winter rut.

8. Switch up your workout playlist

People on treadmill in gym runningMusic keeps a workout session going. Ensure that you have an interesting playlist with good work out songs. This will make your winter workout very enjoyable.

9. Grab a buddy

Winter is not the time to work out alone. Friends during this time will either workout with you or keep you accountable when the winter rut kicks in plus you will be safe.

10. Reconfigure your schedule

As winter mornings are extremely cold, if you are discouraged from working out in the morning, you can do it all at lunch hour or even in the evening. There’s no getting around winter. We still have to be fit. Follow these tips and tricks and you are well on your way to avoiding the winter workout rut.

If none of these tips work out with your schedule, winter provides its own workout. But wouldn’t you rather be in the gym?

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