Physical Wellness

Tip of the Month: How to Establish Your Winter Exercise Routine

With colder weather and shorter days, getting into an exercise regimen isn’t always easy. Check out our top tips for staying fit throughout the winter!

1. Make your activity of choice a daily routine. Set a time, perhaps when your personal energy is highest. For example, if you are a morning person, set goal to walk, run, or practice yoga at home before breakfast!

2.Keep a log of your workouts so you can track your progress. Even using stickers on a calendar is a helpful, encouraging visual that can remind you how much you’ve accomplished.

3. Pick an exercise routine that is varied and enjoyable to you. If you hate running, try walking, swimming, biking, or yoga! When you practice a fitness routine that you enjoy, you are more likely to stick with it throughout the season.

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Did You Know?

The American Heart Association recommends 30-minutes of moderate activity every day, but three 10-minute periods of activity are almost as beneficial to your overall fitness as one 30-minute session. You don’t have to be in shape or a professional to do good things for your heart!

Many people want to know how hard they have to work for “moderate activity”. You don’t need to run long distances to get cardiovascular and health benefits. If you choose walking as your daily exercise, aim for an activity level between 6 and 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. If you can chat easily with your workout buddy, pick up the pace, but if you can’t talk at all because you are out of breath, slow it down. This moderate level gets your heart rate up to burn fat and calories!