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Winter Workouts and a Happy Healthy Holiday Season!

The cold weather and icy roads discourage people from exercising during the winter. The holidays and lack of desire to move or go out as often lead to winter weight gain in many people.




However, maintaining a good metabolic rate and keeping your body healthy is important all year round. A good way to stay in shape during the holidays is to exercise at home, where the harsh temperatures of the winter or the prices of gym memberships can’t serve as an excuse for winter inactivity.

If the cold keeps you snuggled up under your covers and reluctant to get out of bed, here are some tips to help you transition from laziness to exercise mode. For one, you can start the day with a hot shower to help warm your body up and become alert. Also, putting your workout clothes in the dryer for a couple of minutes before wearing them can also help keep your body warm and cozy and ready for activity.

Convenient, inexpensive at-home exercises are easy to do in every season. Simple push-ups work your shoulders, triceps, chest and abdominal muscles. Squats work your quadriceps and hamstrings and can be more effective with a set of dumbbells, which are cheap and useful, to make the most of your workout. Sit ups and crunches work your midsection, including your abs, obliques (if you twist) and back muscles. Small choices in everyday life can also help you make the best of exercise, like taking the stairs, taking the long way when walking to destinations and simply moving more whenever you have the chance. The little things add up and make a difference in the end.

The cold weather is no excuse to neglect your body’s health. Be sure to stay active all year round to keep yourself in optimal shape. Enjoy the holidays and be proactive about winter weight gain by sticking with your exercise regime.

A happy and healthy holiday season from all of us at Element Fitness!



Want to know more? Read more!:
http://exercise.about.com/od/healthinjuries/ss/winterexercise_2.htm
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/218613_top-ten-indoor-exercises-for-the-winter
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/4041/health/7_winter_exercise_tips_for_busy_people.html
http://www.emaxhealth.com/43/1194.html

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