Sure the weather outside is frightful (or at least will be soon if you’re in a place that experiences all 4 seasons), but that doesn’t mean we have to retire to the couch for the next few months! It’s still possible to get in some movement whether it be playing outside in the snow, or with this fun indoor body weight workout!
It’s important to stay active no matter the season.
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It’s no secret that Minnesota is quite the snowy winter wonderland approximately 6 months out of the year. You may also know that I am from Nebraska and while I’m used to snow and cold…I’m not quite used to the extreme cold and extreme snow. Or the fact that it just doesn’t melt away until April…
You might think I’m exaggerating, but there has been snow on the ground since the beginning of November and earlier this year I remember going for my first run of the year in April on my birthday and there was still snow in the grass.
My first instinct is to hibernate indoors, on the couch, with a plate of freshly baked cookies or a bowl of warm chili. While that’s fun every once in awhile, I actually did this for the entirety of last winter (my first Minnesota winter). I ended up so stir crazy slash depressed that I vowed I won’t be doing that again!
Aside from being stir crazy, I definitely packed on some pounds and just felt super lethargic.
The thing is, our bodies function better when we get in a moderate amount of exercise each week and we actually tend to have more energy to do the things we love! I figure if I have more energy, I will want to get out more and actually socialize so I’ve come up with a few goals for the winter (and a workout!).
Active Goals for the Winter:
1. Learn how to ski (cross-country or downhill).
2. Go snowshoeing. (I already have plans for 1 + 2 with my Twin Cities Food + Fitness Facebook group!!)
3. Get outside for at least 10 minutes each day.
I’ve already started in on this goal by running on Thanksgiving Day with my sis in 14 degree weather!
4. Get either 10k steps or an intentional workout in 6 days per week. (ideally this would be each day, but we all need a lazy day each week!)
I did pretty well on Thanksgiving!
I even have a workout you can do in the comfort of your home!
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Baby It’s Cold Outside: Indoor Bodyweight Workout
Approximate total time: 25-45 minutes
Equipment needed: just yourself!
Warm-up: 3-5 minutes
Jumping jacks or marching in place
Workout: perform each exercise in a row, break after the last one and repeat 2-4 times (approximate time: 10 minutes each round)
30 bodyweight squats
10 push-ups
15 plank with shoulder taps on each side (total 30: how to here)
Downward dog 30-60 seconds (depending on your stretching needs)
Cobra 30-60 seconds (stretching the ab muscles)
15 backwards lunges with a twist (how to here) on each side (total 30)
10 tricep dips (using a chair or table: how to here)
Booty kicks 60 seconds (how to here)
–Breathe a minute then repeat 2-4 times–
Cool-down: Static stretching (holding the stretch) 30-60 seconds each muscle used.
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Tell me….
How do you stay active in the winter?
Do you know how to ski? I’m kind of scared of downhill skiing, but I figure, when in Rome…
Any ideas on ski/snowshoe locations in Minnesota?
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I’ve never been skiing either…I’m freaking TERRIFIED of hurting myself. 😉
Yeah I will definitely be sticking to the bunny trails!!!
Pinning this workout for when it is too chily to head to the gym! I ski a bit, started when I was 4. I am hoping to get HJ on some slopes this year!
Thanks Kristin and I hope it helps!! That would be so fun to take him! Maybe you can teach me too! 😉
I like the idea of getting outside everyday for at least 10 minutes. When the dreary cold winter starts I don’t often make it a point. I’m going to challenge myself next week to get outside everyday. Thanks!
I’m glad this resonates with you, Jill! I think it helps with my overall mood to get outside even for a few minutes..whether I’m walking in knee deep snow or -30 degree weather!