Winter is here, and it is easy to lose motivation to exercise due to the cold and snowy weather (unless you live in a warmer climate - jealous!) You do not see many people throwing a football around or running outdoors due to the frigid conditions and snow everywhere. With all the past holiday munching and trying to stay indoors as much as possible, it is easy to pack on the pounds and live a less healthy lifestyle.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is the clinical name for winter depression or the winter blues. Weather certainly plays a toll on our mood and mindset. People are more likely to get depressed during the winter, eat more, and sleep more.
Although these things may be true, it is important to stay positive and get through these cold months in the healthiest way possible. Neglecting your health is the worst thing you can do, so keep calm and exercise on.
Unless you have equipment in your house or P90x or Insanity etc., the best idea is to get a gym membership - not all are pricy! Of course there are days when we do not have time to hit the gym and try some home workouts instead, but in my opinion, getting out of your house and working out in an environment where everyone else is motivating themselves is the best way to do it, plus you have plenty more options for cardio and weight training than you would at home. Most gyms will give you a free personal training session when you join so you can make sure to get familiar with the equipment. Starting out with a few personal training sessions is the most efficient way to get started, but if it is not affordable, there are always people working the floor who can help.
If the weather is sunny one day - take advantage! Go for a jog or a walk. Being outside when the weather is cooperating will boost your mood.
