As someone who lived in Wisconsin for over 20 years, I know
all about cold weather and gloomy days. Still, the majority of us do not want
to let the winter blues inhibit us from reaching our health and fitness goals,
so I’ve compiled 5 tips to help you stay active during winter!
(1) GET GEARED UP WITH WINTER GOALS
Life is all about the perspective we take on, and it’s easy
to slip into looking at winter as a lazy season ((I’m certainly guilty of
this)). Instead, take some time to sit down and set a winter goal that will
heat things up in a cold season! Set a large goal, such as losing X amount of
pounds by springtime or completing a half marathon in March. Then, use the
winter months to take small steps on a daily and weekly basis that serve as
stepping stones to your big goal!
to slip into looking at winter as a lazy season ((I’m certainly guilty of
this)). Instead, take some time to sit down and set a winter goal that will
heat things up in a cold season! Set a large goal, such as losing X amount of
pounds by springtime or completing a half marathon in March. Then, use the
winter months to take small steps on a daily and weekly basis that serve as
stepping stones to your big goal!
(2) BRING THE HEAT
Speaking of heating things up in a cold season, backyard
bonfires – commonly thought of as a summer activity – are a great way to enjoy
the outdoors during winter! Let the bonfire serve as an outdoor furnace while
you enjoy winter activities in your backyard. Bonfires are also a wonderful way
to entertain outdoors as cooler temperatures roll in.
bonfires – commonly thought of as a summer activity – are a great way to enjoy
the outdoors during winter! Let the bonfire serve as an outdoor furnace while
you enjoy winter activities in your backyard. Bonfires are also a wonderful way
to entertain outdoors as cooler temperatures roll in.
(3) BUNDLE UP & GET OUTDOORS
Most of us avoid the outdoors at all costs during the winter
because we are not properly prepared. Getting outside has an added bonus that
our bodies will most likely have to adapt to this colder weather and work
harder during activity, which may lead to a greater endorphin production and
increased physical benefits!
because we are not properly prepared. Getting outside has an added bonus that
our bodies will most likely have to adapt to this colder weather and work
harder during activity, which may lead to a greater endorphin production and
increased physical benefits!
We often shy away from the outdoors because we are not
properly bundled up, and as a Wisconsin girl, I understand the dilemma. I
tested out Columbia’s Turbodown Down Jacket and Minx Mid II Omni-Heat boots
while I was back in Wisconsin. I was pleasantly surprised that despite the cooler
temperature, I was able to look past the weather and enjoy an outdoor hike
& sporting event! Look for clothing options that keep you warm, yet able to
move around freely; for that reason, I liked how this particular down jacket
provided just enough warmth without the added bulk!
(4) ENJOY WINTER ACTIVITIES
So often, we try to make our summer activities fit into the
winter months; instead of forcing a puzzle piece that just doesn’t seem to fit,
why don’t we try to enjoy what winter has to offer?! Taking up winter sports,
such as skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice-skating, and any other snow sports is
a great way to enjoy winter and burn some serious calories! Even sledding in
the backyard with your friends or family will surely get your heart rate
pumping!
winter months; instead of forcing a puzzle piece that just doesn’t seem to fit,
why don’t we try to enjoy what winter has to offer?! Taking up winter sports,
such as skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice-skating, and any other snow sports is
a great way to enjoy winter and burn some serious calories! Even sledding in
the backyard with your friends or family will surely get your heart rate
pumping!
(5) CREATE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE
You can always change a gloomy day by bringing your own
sunshine! For instance, I chose to wear the bright red hibiscus colored
Columbia Turbodown Down Jacket and the white Minx Mid II Omni-Heat boots to
brighten up my day! A little bit of colorful clothing can go a long way in the
winter months!
sunshine! For instance, I chose to wear the bright red hibiscus colored
Columbia Turbodown Down Jacket and the white Minx Mid II Omni-Heat boots to
brighten up my day! A little bit of colorful clothing can go a long way in the
winter months!
I love the figure-flattering fit of this jacket and the fact
that it’s lightweight, yet retains heat well.
Thank you to Columbia and POPSUGAR Select for sponsoring
this post! As always, all opinions are my own.
this post! As always, all opinions are my own.
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