WINTER WORKOUTS WITH HARRY JAMESON

Whether you’ve been a regular outdoor runner for years, or you’ve only recently started up a new exercise routine, the freezing temps and foul weather of winter pushes a lot of people indoors for the season.

But movement is important all year long, especially during the winter months if your mood is low! With preparation, precautions and planning, it’s definitely possible to keep fit with outdoor workouts until spring returns.

Heres our Co-Founder & Chief Wellness Officer, Harry Jameson, with some winter-friendly workouts.

Brisk Walking

It’s simple, but it can absolutely deliver! Not only does walking work out your body, but it also helps your mental health. Walking works the muscles of the lower body, and is lower impact exercise on your joints. It improves cardiovascular fitness, and also promotes good bone health! Wrap up warm and get outside - or take it a step further, and make it a group activity with friends!

Skiing 

Skiing can be an intense or more moderate workout, depending on your skill level and the types of routes you do. Both downhill and cross-country skiing can improve flexibility, build up your core muscles, and of course, work those legs. Research has concluded that downhill skiing increases leg muscle strength, promotes healthy ageing, improves musculoskeletal and postural functioning, and supports emotional health.

Cycling

Like a lot of these activities, cycling is definitely doable in the winter - but your ability to pull it off regularly may vary depending on where you live. Stick to clear roads (avoid salt!), and wrap up warm.

Boxing

If you want to skip the outdoor workout, find a boxing gym nearby or call up a virtual boxing workout. It’s great for relieving stress, and improving cardiovascular fitness! The benefits of boxing are similar to other cardiovascular workouts, with the added benefit that it’s a really good upper body workout (unlike other popular cardio choices, like running and cycling, which require more from the lower body).

Pilates & Yoga

Practices like Pilates and yoga, which promote strength, mobility, and flexibility, can really help to counteract spending more time inside (on the sofa!) during the Winter. The strengthening components of Pilates and yoga also help prep your body for unexpected jerks and twists that can happen from winter sports.Plus, both are indoor-friendly activities, for days the weather is too cold to venture outside!

Gym

And although it’s an obvious one, the gym isn’t ‘cold’ once you’re there! After your workout, you’ll be glad of the fresh air - and you’ll feel better for a workout too!

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