Everyone knows that during the winter months it certainly can be tempting to curl up indoors, comfortably insulated from whatever recently fell from the sky. However, what people do not realize is the opportunities they are missing by staying indoors during this part of the season. While snuggling under a blanket by what used to be a fireplace, now converted into a hi-def entertainment system complete with surround-sound. But maintaining an exercise routine throughout the winter can open up exciting new possibilities, hardly limited to skiing and snowboarding.
Structure Always Key to Success
Maintaining an exercise routine means scheduling times for exercise
One of the best ways to do this is having a reason to go outside anyway. Personally, growing up with several outdoor livestock meant mandatory exercise outside at least twice a day. Even if your lifestyle does not permit livestock ownership, a reason to go outside can be invented.
For example, if you have a mailbox outside your house, make a habit of walking two blocks before you take your mail inside. If you really cannot find a reason to go outside, then invent one. Even if it means leaving something outside that you have to bring inside, such as candy, at least you will be going out anyway.
There are Reasons to Go Outside
What people often fail to realize, is the beauty of watching the seasons take place, even if it is not their favorite season. Walking during spring, one has the opportunity to observe greenery, and in some cases wildflowers. Walking during summer affords the luxury (depending on location) of walking at night, and spending time outdoors in other pursuits such as swimming.
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