So I know you're all feeling the same sense of "Owww - it's way to cold and dark to get out of my nice warm bed earlier than I have to!!" as I am at the moment. Yes - despite the odd winter beams of sunshine, the majority of the day is spent below 8 or 9 degrees.
So, what can we do to drag ourselves out of our cosy nest each day.....
- Invest in some exercise DVDs (thankfully we have evolved from the 80's styled lycra aerobics presenters!). There are some great options out there for every interest, length, age and gender. I purchased some 'modern' Pilates, Yoga and Kick boxing and Zumba DVDs last year which I used regularly with my girls (and often boys) Physical Education classes to their great enthusiasm and novelty!!
- A couple of friends of mine go to bed wearing their gym gear. It means that she only has to get up, run out the door with a banana and drink bottle and she hasn't had to think!! If you decide to take your gear off, it often gives you a sense of guilt; which in turn can help push you to leave and on and get the job done!!
-No-one ever came back from a run, group fitness session, class, walk or gym 'sesh' saying 'oh, I wish I stayed in bed - I feel horrible'!!! Just remember the sense of achievement, invigoration and increased level of focus you gain after a nice workout. Love it!!
- Make yourself a energising cup of coffee (or tea) before you head out. Any caffeine lover will agree. Need I say more!!!
- If you are usually an outdoor fitness enthusiast, think about joining a gym over winter. Many gyms offer short term or pay as you go memberships, and are a lot more well-lit, warmer and laden with Personal trainers to push you along!
- Never under-estimate the power of a fitness buddy! If you make an appointment a few times a week with a friend, you're not going to let her down by not turning up or 'pulling out' on her are you??!!
-If you love a good run in the morning (I adore them!) but are over frost bittern fingers and toes, invest in some warmer gear. Most sports stores stock winter gear in beautiful bright colours (Think Lorna Jane, Lululemon, Nike, Rebel Sport). I think I just get excited enough from the idea of wearing the energising bright colours every day :-)
- Think about a midday desk breakaway to go for a walk (bring a work friend for company) when it's often warmer than the start or end of the day, or make an effort to incorporate incidental exercise into your day (Take the stairs, park a little further away in the car park).
- Set up some hand weights next to your TV, so when you watch TV in the warm, you can 'kill two birds with the one stone'!!
Ok. Now the ideas are there. The challenge is on Gorgeous Girls!! Go and get active!!
Would love to hear any other ideas that people use to help them to overcome the winter fitness drop off.............. XXX
- Reward yourself for making the chice to be active
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