{"id":56027,"date":"2023-12-11T15:12:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T09:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/?p=56027"},"modified":"2023-12-11T15:16:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T09:46:13","slug":"fitness-strategies-to-maintain-your-in-the-winter-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/ta\/fitness-strategies-to-maintain-your-in-the-winter-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness\u00a0Strategies to Maintain Your in the Winter Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

W<\/strong>inter feels to slow people down sometimes. More likely to stay indoors and bundle up, they have less desire to venture outside. However, year-round activity and motivation are required, even during the winter months.
\nDr. Braulio Flores, an internal medicine specialist with the NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group, discusses how to stay fit in winter and the health benefits it can offer both mind and body.<\/p>\n

1. Why is physical activity in the winter season important?<\/strong>\"Winter<\/p>\n

Whether the exercise is done outdoors or indoors, physical activity in winter is important for a host of reasons\u2014to prevent weight gain, to lower the chances of developing depression or physical illness, and to keep your body in shape and prepared for the spring.<\/p>\n

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2. What are the benefits of cold weather workouts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fitness experts and researchers have found that outdoor workouts in cold weather offer lots of benefits \u2014 such as increasing energy while decreasing tension, frustration, and depression. Plus, increased exposure to sunlight may help fend off seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. Cold weather can be refreshing; it stimulates your senses and gives you an overall feeling of well-being.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 How can people stay motivated during this season?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Undoubtedly, the cold weather can pose challenges for many people. The days are shorter, and there are fewer hours to enjoy the outdoors. It helps to look ahead and have a goal for the spring. Look at the calendar and find outdoor events or activities around May (race, 5k, vacation) and use them as goals when planning your exercise program. Obtain a gym membership and work on strengthening exercises and different cardiovascular activities (treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, rowing machine).\u00a0 If needed, find a coach or trainer to help you. Winter is a great time to do some cross-training to work different muscle groups.<\/p>\n

4. As a triathlete and a Level I Triathlon Coach, you understand the importance of staying motivated and staying safe during winter workouts. Can you offer any tips?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indeed, as a physician and a coach, I can deliver a message to all of my patients from a very unique perspective. The bottom line message is this: \u201cInvest in your health now, and it will pay off for you in the future.\u201d Here are some tips:<\/p>\n