Tips for staying active in winter

Winter. It’s cold. It’s often wet. We all know we would rather just curl up on the sofa, put another log on the fire, and watch tv. Unfortunately that is generally a recipe for the kilos to creep on around your middle. This is great for me, a fitness trainer, because I know I’ll get a late-spring rush of clients desperate to shed the kilos before they have to get into their togs, but it’s not so great for you guys! So this newsletter is all about how to stay active in the colder months and AVOID the winter weight gain.

Find a buddy – your kids, your friends, you dog – anyone who can provide you with some social support to get out of the house and get active.

Get outside – We have great sunny winter days in Nelson, make the most of them. Walking on the beach or up the Maitai River are beautiful and garenteed to make you feel better. Sunshine is super healthy, you need it to help keep your vitamin D levels up. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for your immune system so get out there!

Find a class – Find an exercise class that you enjoy and make the commitment to keep going. Winter is a tough time to get out in the evenings to exercise. This is where your buddy can help – find a friend who will go with you so any decision not to go won’t just affect you. A bit of guilt can work wonders for your waistline! Zumba fitness is the perfect class for winter, you will get warm and always have a blast.

Get a trainer – This could potentially be the absolute best way to keep you on track this winter. Having a personal trainer will instantly give you the accountability that we can’t really give ourselves. Heck I’m a trainer and I need a trainer to keep me accountable! Even better is training with a friend or in a group, you get a double dose of accountability!
Have a great winter guys!