Cos Summer Bodies Are Made In Winter
Here we are in the middle of winter, and staying on the couch under a blanket is a little more inviting than hitting the gym, going for an early morning run (frosty!) or a ride, right?
But you know what they say….summer bodies are made in winter or at least maintained in winter!
So if you feel your motivation is a little meh [and this crazy wet weather hasn’t helped that, that’s for sure!], then take a moment to read these top ten reasons why you shouldn’t give up on exercise in the colder months, put together by local fitness expert Liz Rees of Simply Fitness in Moss Vale.
Simply Fitness is an awesome boutique fitness studio suitable for all sorts of fitness levels and busy schedules. There’s a stack of super interesting classes including Barre Attack, Pilates Arc, HIIT, yoga and loads more, and the timetable and length of classes really suit people with busy schedules.
Oh, and the wonderful Liz is not only one of the nicest people you’ve ever met, she’s also quite the motivator! There’s no schiving off with Liz, that’s for sure!
Here’s Liz’s top ten tips on how and why to stay motivated when the thermometer is not playing nice.
- Exercise is a proven mood enhancer, so if you suffer from the ‘winter blues’ shifting your butt should be a no brainer.
- It keeps your metabolism revved up which can help limit / prevent winter weight gain, stemming from comfort food and binge watching Netflix series.
- Exercise helps bolster the immune system helping to keep winter colds and bugs at bay.
- Exercise still helps to reduce your risk of serious diseases such as numerous cancers, heart disease, cholesterol and blood pressure related issues and diabetes – even in winter!
- Frustrated that the kids / spouse are glued to the TV when it’s cold? Set an example and stay active and bring them too!
- Spring will be here before you know it. Get ahead of the rush by staying buff and beautiful, instead of starting at square one again in September.
- Weight bearing exercise is a huge factor in keeping osteoporosis and osteopenia at bay.
- Regular activity helps to strengthen your ligaments and tendons, reducing your likelihood of injury. Very important if you are also playing those winter sports.
- Resistance training especially, helps to increase your muscle mass which not only helps with burning more calories at rest – it improves the look of your limbs too.
- Exercise will actually help with beating that feeling of lethargy. That feeling of tiredness can be turned into one of energy once you’ve got the blood flowing around the body.
And a bonus tip – you’ve worked too damn hard the rest of the year not to!
TOTALLY!
Thanks Liz – you’re awesome!
Simply Fitness is Moss Vale’s only boutique fitness and personal training studio. A friendly, neighbourhood studio with affordable fitness classes, a range of sessions suitable for all sorts of fitness levels and busy schedules! We love the small classes too – such a great way to get a personalised training experience. Get in touch with Liz today or find out more information here.
Hey, you can also check out some fun articles we put together about our experience when we did a Barre Attack class and a Pilates Arc class. Nothing like putting our bodies on the line for you guys!
