How to keep yourself motivated to go to the gym when the winter comes?

iambelkys
iambelkys Posts: 22 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
It started to get chilly and I'm scared once winter comes I will fall off my new workout routine. Help! I don't want to fail this time. Any tips or suggestions?

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    edited October 2015
    When I had a gym membership, I always looked forward to how warm I would be working out.

    Heck, even without one, I sometimes work out just to warm up.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    It's just the same thing except you have to put a coat on.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    edited October 2015
    Last winter I found the prospect of having to clean the car really started to be a problem. Even nights where frost just settled on started to be demotivating because it was dark and I needed to get it done quickly in order to meet my trainer on time.

    This year? I'm parking the car in the garage. Problem solved.

    I didn't find the cold to be a real issue, tbh.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Fall and winter are the only time I consistently go to the gym. Spring and summer are just too nice to be inside.

    Maybe sign up for a couple of classes to get into the rhythm of going.

    Cheers, h.
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    This summer when it was too hot and humid to do my walk comfortably outside, I joined the gym. I hope I will be so in the grove of exercise and fitness, I will be itching to go to the gym by the time the snow flies.
  • maureented
    maureented Posts: 59 Member
    Just something I do almost every day. I make a list and write down exercise and stretching and then check it off. Maybe take classes so it helps to have a set time to be at gym. Also I go with friends or meet them at the gym and it makes it less likely for me to turn the alarm off in the morning and stay in bed. And the best reason of all, I feel better the rest of the day when I exercise. Enjoy the gym in the winter because when it is below freezing outside it makes my nose run and I have trouble breathing while exercising.
  • iambelkys
    iambelkys Posts: 22 Member
    I guess it comes down to how bad I want it. Thanks guys I'm just going to stop thinking about it and do it. Unfortunately, the gym I go to (Planet Fitness) doesn't offer any classes
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    My electric blankie. I turn it on before I go out for my run.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Heck, that's the best time!!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    You just "Do it"!
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Make it habit. It is my habit to go to the dojo every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Rain shine snow or fair weather. Tired, sore, stressed, emotional whatever. I go. No exceptions. No excuses.

    I've never regretted going to class.

  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    iambelkys wrote: »
    It started to get chilly and I'm scared once winter comes I will fall off my new workout routine. Help! I don't want to fail this time. Any tips or suggestions?

    Also feel free too add me... I need all the support I can get.

    I'm not sure yet. But I'm actually really looking forward to the heated pool and spa when it's snow and ice outside.
  • New_determination
    New_determination Posts: 1,460 Member
    Think about how great your going to look and feel next summer set goals for the summer n stay dedicated to meeting or breaking them. My goal is to feel comfortable in a bathing suit by next summer!
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    So what's the issue? h8bbffdm884u.jpg
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    I don't really have that problem because I live in FL.
    I have the opposite problem in which during the extremely hot and humid summer months, I can't run outside and must go to the gym and revert to cardio classes and the treadmill. During the fall and winter at least some point during the day it's really nice outside.
    Maybe you need to change the way you look it.
  • beastier
    beastier Posts: 1,908 Member
    Don't question it just do it - you'll feel great when you're there & you know others are wussing out
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    mommarnurse wrote: »
    I don't really have that problem because I live in FL.
    I have the opposite problem in which during the extremely hot and humid summer months, I can't run outside and must go to the gym and revert to cardio classes and the treadmill. During the fall and winter at least some point during the day it's really nice outside.
    Maybe you need to change the way you look it.
    As someone who lives in Texas, I feel your pain. Running in the winter is MUCH better than running in the summer. I'm looking into buying a treadmill for a couple of reasons, summer months being one of them.
  • Optimistical1
    Optimistical1 Posts: 210 Member
    concordancia wrote: »
    When I had a gym membership, I always looked forward to how warm I would be working out.

    Heck, even without one, I sometimes work out just to warm up.

    Agreed! Nothing warms you up better than a sweaty workout! Spend some of those free workout calories on a mug of hot chocolate afterward....now that's motivation!
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    So what's the issue? h8bbffdm884u.jpg

    ^^so true^^ and I am so not a gym rat.
    I'm with the Texans also, in that summer is the problem. I can identify with others in other climates, but my personal challenge is summer. My exercise is outdoors mostly, so I shift the hours later or earlier to get temps I can endure.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    iambelkys wrote: »
    It started to get chilly and I'm scared once winter comes I will fall off my new workout routine. Help! I don't want to fail this time. Any tips or suggestions?

    Also feel free too add me... I need all the support I can get.

    I got a remote start for my car and I love love love it.
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    mommarnurse wrote: »
    I don't really have that problem because I live in FL.
    I have the opposite problem in which during the extremely hot and humid summer months, I can't run outside and must go to the gym and revert to cardio classes and the treadmill. During the fall and winter at least some point during the day it's really nice outside.
    Maybe you need to change the way you look it.

    Same problem here. It's not even summer here yet and it is HOT. It's nice to have longer days but my gym isn't air conditioned and most sessions are a combination of inside/outside. Lovely in winter and perfection in autumn. In summer when it's still 33 degrees (90 for you Fahrenheit people) at 7pm, the air feels too thick to breathe and you could literally burn yourself touching the pavement...it's less attractive. *decides to stay on the couch for summer*
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I don't know...I don't "go to the gym" anymore, I train. I can't just not train because it's cold out. It's part of my life.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    If you really want to lose weight, you will not let cold weather stop you. You won't let anything stop you. :)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited October 2015
    Remember it's only a short time until your gym gets overrun with resolutioners and you won't be able to move for 6 weeks
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Remember it's only a short time until your gym gets overrun with resolutioners and you won't be able to move for 6 weeks

    That's some truth! It's already begun here as people realize that swimming season is upon us! Suns out, guns out :D
  • nyponbell
    nyponbell Posts: 379 Member
    The only problem I have with the colder climate is that I walk to work (30 minutes each way) and once the snow hits, it's going to take longer and well, be cold! But, I also know that not only do I love my walk (calming, even if I have to walk fast because I'm a bit late) but at least *I* won't get stuck in traffic due to the snow chaos like the bus will. :smile:

    As for going to the gym; I go so early in the morning, even on days when it's warmer in the afternoon, it's freezing in the morning (still night I guess) but I just have to remind myself to put more clothes on and get going!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    iambelkys wrote: »
    It started to get chilly and I'm scared once winter comes I will fall off my new workout routine. Help! I don't want to fail this time. Any tips or suggestions?

    Also feel free too add me... I need all the support I can get.
    Well I'm betting the gym is warmer than it is outside. The only reason not to go is because you don't want to. And no amount of tips will help if your decision is not to go. YOU have to make the decision that you want to go and you'll be fine.

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