Getting in Shape Fast in the Winter

An early morning walk or run boosts your energy for the whole day! The cool, crisp air of these Autumn mornings is steadily turning colder as October draws to a close. This morning you could feel a tingle on your face. It was downright chilly! Fortunately not cold enough to make me turn around and go back to my easy chair!

Our local TV weather guy was predicting a lunch-time temperature 25 degrees warmer than at 6:00 AM. Almost made me shift my schedule around and run at lunch today.

Soon, we’ll be looking at daytime highs in the 30s – hardly ideal weather for outdoor sports. Many avid runners and sports lovers will tell you they love getting out in those colder temperatures. Not me.

I’m a wimp. Probably ought to pick up stakes and move to a warmer climate.

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 are avoiding the expense of that health club membership. No more waiting to get on your favorite rowing machine. Or that treadmill with the clear view of the TV screen.

If you’re like me you might prefer working out inside when the temperature dips too far below freezing. Watching a favorite comedy or even just listening to an inspirational CD without those pesky headphones, makes indoor exercise time even more fun!

Health experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight – and keep it off – is with daily exercise and healthy eating. Start getting in shape fast and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, sexier body!

Low impact exercise - lose weight and save your joints!

Try Low impact exercise to help you lose weight and save your knees! There are a wide variety of options available from walking, swimming and even some great low impact exercise equipment.

You can expect a wide variety of health and fitness benefits from regular, moderate-intensity low impact strength training. Strength training, or resistance training is a method of conditioning designed to increase one’s ability to exert or resist force. A wide range of loads and a variety of training tools are used in strength training, including free weights (barbells and dumbbells), weight machines, elastic tubing, medicine balls, stability balls, and a person’s own body weight.

Low impact strength training is a great way to sculpt muscle, but if you want to be sleek and strong, why not give Pilates a try? Many fitness experts believe that this workout can help you develop long, strong muscles, a flat stomach, a strong back, and improved posture. And like working out with weights, Pilates strengthens connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) and may help reduce your risk of osteoporosis. Check out your local gym or recreation center to find a Pilates class near you.

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