Conquer Your Winter Workouts Like A Pro!

Those who are committed to their health understand the importance of exercising regularly. However, when winter’s cold, dark months roll around, many of us lose motivation, and our routines often shift due to the weather. Here at Island Sports Physical Therapy, our team wants to help keep you active year-round! That is why we’d like to offer some advice on how to crush your winter workouts like a pro.

The Benefits Of Working Out

While the obvious benefits of working out are staying in shape and maintaining your weight, there are various others that many people often fail to realize. Among the many benefits of working out year-round are:

• Maintaining a healthy weight.
• Boosting your mood and energy levels.
• Building muscles and increasing strength.
• Increasing your cardiovascular endurance.
• Improving your heart health.

Winter Workouts

With colder and shorter days, working out during the winter can be extremely difficult for some people, especially those who choose to enjoy their workouts outside. Our team understands this. However, we want to offer advice on how to push past this hurdle. If you’re able to move past your reservations about winter workouts, your health levels will thank you for doing so. To conquer your winter workout like a pro, we recommend focusing on the following:

• Try to exercise at the same time each day to get your body conditioned to a set schedule.
• Consider working out in the morning before work to do so when it is still light out.
• When working out outside, dress in layers so you can easily regulate your body temperature.
• Make sure your face, hands, and feet are adequately covered when exercising outdoors.
• Drink plenty of fluids, even though you may not feel thirsty due to the cold.
• Don’t try to run or exercise in snow-covered areas.
• Try signing up for free virtual exercise classes so you can stay active without needing to leave your home.  
• Visit ISPT for fitness programming, where our team will create a workout routine just for you!

Contact Our Team

There is no reason to slack on your exercise routine when winter rolls around! There are countless ways you can adjust your routine so that you still get a sweat in. Should you need assistance with developing or modifying your workout routine, the team at Island Sports Physical Therapy is here for you! With our fitness programming services, we will create a workout routine that works for you. To learn more, be sure to contact us today!