Ten Ideas to Keep You Moving and Fit During These Winter Months!! =)

**It is very hard to stay active, let alone motivated during these gloomy, long winterws months. I am a huge fan of working out outside and running outside as well. So when it basically gets to nasty or cold to go out you have to brainstorm creative and fresh ways to keep moving and NOT ditch your workout! Treadmills and indoor cardio equipment are life savors for sure!!...however, sometimes we have to mix it up to keep things fun and different. After all variety is the spice of life! haha =)

**Here are 10 ideas you should try!


1. Swim - We have a great pool at the campus recreation center and there are various times every day to swim either alone or as a family. You can also check out local YMCA pools. Swimming is one of the best exercises for the entire body and it is low impact so I try to take advantage of the opportunity as much as I can.

2. Yoga - One of the most relaxing and full body stretching of activities. You do not have to be an expert. Simply get a beginners yoga dvd and practice. The beautiful thing about yoga is that you use your body's natural resistance and weight and you can go at your own pace.

3. Dance - Dance is a great way to get fit! If you are a dance.. then do some technique or make a routine! Its great cardio, toning, and stretch for the body. If you are not a "dancer" so to speak..it's OKAY! Put on that radio, Ipod - music of any type and dance! Do your own thing but move and burn off the calories.

4. Climb Stairs - Do not take the elevator - climb the stairs. Or just find a set of stairs and do as many sets as you can!!

5. (If it is too cold to walk outside) -Go For a Walk Around Your Local Mall - I've never been a part of them but I have seen many groups that meet in our local mall and walk.

6. Jump Rope - Simple enough and can be done anywhere in the house.

7. Jog - Either in place in your office or around the house. I like to play chase with my dog when I am bored. You will be surprised that you will work up a sweat.

8. Calestenics - Stretch. Jumping Jacks. Push ups. Ab Crunches. Chair dips, Calf stretches off stairs. Use your body weight! (see former post for body weight workout ideas!)

9. Free Weights - Even you do not have a set of weights, ordinary household products such as bags of sugar, flour or books will suffice. But if you DO have weights...hit um up!!!!!!!

10. Housework - Vacuuming, cleaning, scrubbing the floors, laundry - it all adds up!! There is also an added benefit to climbing the stairs if you have them ;)


Now............GET MOVING PEOPLE!!!!! =)

Enjoy