Winter Workouts

The weather outside is splendid – if you’re from Antarctica. Or happen to love playing Hockey on an outdoor rink. I love all four seasons. Winter is really great for all the indoor activities we so enjoy. Cooking and enjoying good company in a nice warm home make winter a special time of year.

Getting outside and enjoying nature can pose a challenge when the wind-chill is at single digits or lower! Your daily jog is super refreshing when the temperature is best suited for Eskimos.

If you’re like me you might find it way easier to get some exercise indoors on these freezing cold winter days. Isn’t it so much nicer to flip on the DVD player and enjoy a favorite comedy while you burn away those holiday calories?

Many of us face the challenge of moving our running and exercise time indoors from November to April. Joining a gym or health club is one option. Growing numbers of avid health enthusiasts are opting to put low impact exercise equipment right in their homes. They eliminate the expense of that fancy-pants health club membership. No more waiting to get on your favorite rowing machine. Or that elliptical closest to the TV screen.

If you’re like me you might prefer working out before the rest of the family wakes up. Early morning workouts get your heart pumping and burn off a ton of calories! All before you even step outside! And you'll keep burning more calories long after your workout!

Enjoy a nice warm cup of your favorite coffee or tea and then hit the rowing machine for 15 minutes. Jump rope or work out with your exercise ball for a few minutes. They say that ab exercises done on the ball are more up to 20% more effective! ( I have NO idea how "they" measure such effectiveness. )

The possibilities are practically endless. And you don’t even have to get out and brave the bitter Winter cold. Make this your best year ever and invest in some simple inexpensive home fitness equipment. Convert that unused corner of your basement into your very own mini fitness center!

Health experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight and keep it off requires but two simple habits. Daily exercise and eating healthy foods in moderation. Start getting in shape fast and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, sexier body!