{"id":57147,"date":"2019-12-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/6-tips-training-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2019-12-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T23:00:00","slug":"6-tips-training-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/evolve\/6-tips-training-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing Motivation? Here Are 6 Tips For Training In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying healthy in winter is a challenge even for the most disciplined athletes. There\u2019s less sunlight, we sleep for longer and often enjoy much more carb-centric diets. As a result, it\u2019s both much easier to pack on the pounds and much harder to motivate yourself to move. So what can you do to make sure you don\u2019t lose your fitness mojo<\/strong>? Here\u2019s our advice for training in winter.<\/p>\n

1. Take your workout indoors<\/h2>\n

The frosty breeze and ice-coated pavements of winter can make exercising outdoors much more difficult than usual. That\u2019s where your local EVO club can come in (even more) handy. Sign up<\/a> and avoid bracing the bitter weather<\/strong> – and sometimes dangerous conditions – of the coldest season. With our range of equipment, classes, facilities and expert personal trainers, we\u2019ve got everything you need to excel in functional fitness, all year round.<\/p>\n

2. Embrace the environment<\/h2>\n

Extreme sports are winter\u2019s frosty forte – so if you\u2019ve got a penchant for thrills, try taking to the mountains<\/strong> for some skiing or snowboarding. You\u2019ll learn new skills, have loads of fun and keep fit (the perfect trio). For a more accessible winter sport that\u2019s likely closer to home – pop on your skates and head to your local ice rink, where you can tone up your leg muscles and improve your balance throughout the season.<\/p>\n

3. Make yourself accountable<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve only got yourself to answer for, keeping to a schedule can be tough. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a great idea to make an external commitment<\/strong> to someone or something else. Book a weekly exercise class or ask your friend or partner to get involved in your workouts: you\u2019ll be far more likely to stick to the plans you make and will probably end up having more fun getting fit, too.<\/p>\n

4. Invest in winter activewear<\/h2>\n

Chilly outside? No problem. Wrap up warm and revamp your winter wardrobe with some specially designed activewear<\/strong>. Many personal trainers recommend that you wear at least three layers of clothing: a shirt, something that\u2019ll keep you warm (such as a fleece or woolly jumper) and a waterproof jacket. Also, make sure to protect your hands and toes with thick socks and gloves, as a lot of your body heat escapes from these areas.<\/p>\n

5. Embrace the lighter parts of the day<\/h2>\n

If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)<\/strong> – where you experience low moods in darker conditions – consider shaking up your exercise plan. Working out earlier (such as during lunchtime or in the early afternoon) will help make the most of the sun and stay on top of your health. There\u2019s an extra plus to doing this, too: research shows<\/a> that working out helps people with depression, anxiety and even those who specifically suffer from SAD feel better, as it releases endorphins which make you happier.<\/p>\n

6. Set a goal<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s always easier to work out when you\u2019re working towards something, don\u2019t you think? Sign up to an event<\/strong> such as a marathon or triathlon (something that\u2019ll require lots of prep beforehand), so that you\u2019re obliged to push through your winter funk. You could even incentivise yourself further by adding a charitable twist, getting others to sponsor you so that you\u2019re even more inspired to give your fitness efforts your all.<\/p>\n

Feeling inspired by these training tips? There\u2019s a lot more where that came from over on our official fitness blog<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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