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Winter Workouts
by Joni Hyde
Don't hang up your sneakers simply because cold winter weather is just
around the corner. There are lots of ways to continue your exercise
program in spite of the chilling temperatures.
Stay Motivated
It's not uncommon for a woman to gain up to 10 pounds during the holiday
months. Take heart…this does not have to happen to you! Focus on the
benefits you stand to gain if you continue working out through the fall
and winter months. Make it your goal to start the New Year ahead of the
game... not with an extra 10 pounds to lose.
Maintaining a consistent exercise routine will ward off the "winter
blues" too! Schedule 30 to 60 minutes 3 to 5 days a week for your
workouts. Write down your workout schedule and keep these appointments,
just as you would any other important appointment. Plan to include
exercises for all three areas of fitness: cardiovascular, strength and
flexibility.
Indoor Alternatives
Cardiovascular
1. Mall walking.
2. Step ups - Hold weights in each hand and step up and down on 4"- 8"
step.
3. Videos - Tai Bo
4. Jumping Rope
Strength
Complete a home workout circuit consisting of 8 strength exercises to
strengthen and tone your entire body. No need to invest in thousands of
dollars of expensive home exercise equipment. Some dumbbells, ankle
weights, a step and a few weighted bars are all you'll need for a
complete workout at home.
Flexibility
Spending just 5 minutes a day stretching will keep your body flexible
and prevent injury.
Click here to learn how to build your own stretching routine. For a
complete guide of stretches for your entire body,
click here.
Exercising Outdoors In The Cold
If you prefer to brave the weather and workout outdoors, then you'll
need to gear up. The most important factor to consider when you're
heading outdoors to exercise on a cold cold day is how well insulated
you are. Without the proper insulation around your body, you're putting
yourself at risk for hypothermia, or too much heat loss. Here are some
tips to keep your inner heat bottled up.
1. 50% of the heat lost when outdoors in the cold is from the head. Wear
a hat to trap in your body heat.
2. Wear several layers of clothing which will allow sweat to pass
through, while at the same time keeping warmer dry air trapped close to
the skin. (avoid heavy cotton and tightly woven material )
3. Wear gloves and an extra pair of socks.
4. Wear a scarf or mask over your mouth if temperatures plummet below 32
degrees F.
With a little advanced planning, and a healthy dose of self discipline,
this could be the year that you come through the holiday season more fit
and trim.
For information on how to receive your own personal home exercise
program under the guidance of a certified personal trainer,
click here.
Article written by Joni Hyde. Joni is the mother of one child and a
certified personal trainer specializing in women's fitness with over 13
years experience. For a complete home exercise routine under the
guidance of a certified trainer, visit
http://www.workoutsforwomen.com.
Joni can be contacted at joni@workoutsforwomen.com
.
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