Staying healthy in winter is tough. It's the gloomy time of year when most people rather stay indoors. Because it's colder during wintertime, we tend to eat more, as this a way for our bodies to stay warm. So by not going outside and by eating (too) much we gain weight and lose stamina and strength. This opens up the door to the flu and colds. Also, the lack of sun and daylight can cause seasonal depression.
So what to do when winter gets the better of you? These tips might help you stay fit in winter.
Exercise
If you don't want to go outside, this is no reason not to exercise. Practicing yoga or going to the fitness studio will get you the indoor exercise you need. Yoga is also good if you suffer from winter depression.
Basically, any form of exercise is beneficial, because moving and sweating make our brain produce endorphins, a happy hormone.
Playing in the snow, or shoveling the driving lane is healthy exercise too, however it's wise to be careful not to overdo it with shoveling snow, since it's hard labor and in the cold you could risk a heart attack. So shovel slowly and wisely.
So what to do when winter gets the better of you? These tips might help you stay fit in winter.
Exercise
If you don't want to go outside, this is no reason not to exercise. Practicing yoga or going to the fitness studio will get you the indoor exercise you need. Yoga is also good if you suffer from winter depression.
Basically, any form of exercise is beneficial, because moving and sweating make our brain produce endorphins, a happy hormone.
Playing in the snow, or shoveling the driving lane is healthy exercise too, however it's wise to be careful not to overdo it with shoveling snow, since it's hard labor and in the cold you could risk a heart attack. So shovel slowly and wisely.