Just because it is cold outside that doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit this winter.
Though gyms (home gyms and those you pay a membership fee to go to) are fantastic, you don’t necessarily need a full gym to get fit. You can walk indoors at the mall (bonus – good sightseeing), or exercise at home with DVDs, simple equipment or Wii Fit.
If you are having a tough time getting motivated, buddy up with a workout partner, or hire a personal trainer to help you develop a plan. Also, try putting your gym bag in your car so you don’t go straight home after work but instead hit the gym, yoga class or dancing, tai chi or any other form of exercise. Or, join a league. There are many adult leagues that include people of all levels including masters swimming, walking/running, softball and much more!
Exercising at Home
There are many exercises you can do at home to stay in shape and most if not all require very little equipment (other than a good pair of shoes). If you don’t want to invest in fitness-related DVDs. Jumping jacks, walking the stairs, dancing and jumping rope will all get your heart rate up.
Push-ups, leg lifts, crunches, squats and lunges (only if you know good technique and don’t have knee problems) will also raise your heart rate a bit and increase your strength. You can also use light free weights and bands to get a great workout in. For a great guide to exercises that work specific body parts, click here.
If you have on demand cable or satellite, there are not many fitness channels you can watch whenever you want on anything from yoga to ab workouts. It's convenient and you don't have to buy any workout DVD's that you only get bored with after using a few times. There are also a lot of videos available online now as well on YouTube and others. Just do a Google search on "fitness videos" or on specific exercises.
Most important - Have Fun!
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