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WINTER WELLNESS
When the temperature drops during winter months, it’s easy
to say goodbye to the runners and hello to a warm dressing gown. Finding the motivation
to maintain a fitness routine can be difficult, but staying active is important for your physical health as well as your mental wellbeing.
There are a number of ways to keep motivated and
moving this winter:
Start a walking group with friends
Sometimes staying
active can be made easier with
a friend by your side. Commit to meeting at a central point a few times each week. Try to change locations frequently to keep your walk interesting.
Take up a sport
Partner or team sports, such as basketball, bowling,
tennis and dancing, are a great way to ramp up your fitness in the winter. And by joining a team, you are making a commitment
to other people, and yourself, for the season.
Incidental exercise
Walk or cycle everywhere you are able to. If the distance seems too far on foot, get off
the tram, train or bus a few stops earlier and walk a portion of
the distance.
Yoga or pilates at home
Sometimes, half the battle of exercising during
winter is having to leave the warmth of your house. You
can buy a yoga and pilates DVD, borrow a copy from the library or download a session. Roll out
a mat on your lounge room floor, select your preferred workout and start stretching.
Indoor swimming
Swimming is a great form of gentle exercise that helps to alleviate stress and
build strength. The added benefit is that swimming isn’t weather-dependent, so you can do it any time of the year.
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