As we approach winter, the mercury falls and daylight shrinks. What’s a jogger or a cyclist to do? There are a few possibilities of how to maintain your aerobic workout as the flakes start falling.
- Take up an indoor sport, like basketball, racquetball, or swimming
- Get an indoor fitness machine like a treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical machine.
- Jump rope! Surprisingly, this simple activity is more effective than running!
- If you lift free weights, cut the rest time between exercises, to get an aerobic workout in addition to building muscle.
- Get outfitted for exercising outdoors – warm sweats for your arms, legs, and torso, a hat that covers your ears, and, if you have respiratory problems in cold weather, a baclava to cover your face and warm the air you breathe.
- If you will be exercising outside at night, be sure to include reflective and flourescent clothing for safety.
