Winter workouts to keep you moving and motivated

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This article was written by Samantha Mochele.

As the winter months settle in, the temptation to stay indoors can feel too real. The colder temperatures, shorter days, and cosy comforts of home can make it easy to slip into a sedentary routine, leaving our fitness goals buried under layers of blankets and excuses.

However, with the right mindset and approach, winter presents a unique opportunity to embrace new challenges to our fitness routines, and emerge stronger, both physically and mentally.

We explore a variety of winter workouts designed to keep you moving and motivated, whether you prefer to brave the elements with outdoor adventures or stay cosy indoors with heart-pumping cardio and strength training. There’s a winter workout for everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience.

Turn Up the Heat: the health publication, Health Journal, advises to try high-intensity cardio workouts that can be done indoors to keep your heart rate up and break a sweat:

• • Indoor cycling or spinning classes
  • Jump rope
  • Staircase workouts
  • Dance or aerobics routines

Indoor Strength Training: lifestyle publication, Healthline, states that strength training plays a crucial role in maintaining muscle mass and boosting metabolism.

• Bodyweight exercises (e.g. squats, lunges, push-ups)
• kettlebell circuits
• Resistance band workouts
• Yoga or Pilates routines focusing on strength-building poses

Group Fitness Games: The above-mentioned lifestyle publication states that group fitness games can add an element of fun and competition to your workout sessions.

• Fitness Bingo
• Partner Workouts
• Dancing
• HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)

As we approach the colder months, let’s embrace the opportunity to prioritise our health and wellbeing. Whether it’s finding solace in the rhythm of a dance class, pushing our limits in a HIIT session, or simply jogging.

This article first appeared on Bona.