Cardio during the harsh cold months of winter

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  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    I live in MA and pretty much run outside all winter, unless the roads are icy or its below zero. If you invest in some good quality cold weather gear you can get outside most days. I also go to spin classes, because I will not ride outside.
    On the occasional day when I'm worried about icy roads I'll do a "deck of cards" workout at home.
    If you have Comcast, there are workout videos on demand. I've never used them but I've seen that they are there.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    edited December 2015
    Cross-country skiing! Sometimes I have to wear a balaclava over my face.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    ...Edited to add: I also ice skate a couple times a week at a rink and really want to go snowshoeing, but there's no snow yet!

    My mom and brother got snowshoes for Christmas and can't wait to try them out!

    I meant to go to the ice rink the next rainy day but forgot Tuesday.

    I was planning to go to the gym and lift at lunchtime today because I have plans tonight but the sun is out and the outdoors are calling me...

  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    ...Edited to add: I also ice skate a couple times a week at a rink and really want to go snowshoeing, but there's no snow yet!

    My mom and brother got snowshoes for Christmas and can't wait to try them out!

    I meant to go to the ice rink the next rainy day but forgot Tuesday.

    I was planning to go to the gym and lift at lunchtime today because I have plans tonight but the sun is out and the outdoors are calling me...


    That's awesome! I really enjoy it and it's a great workout/calorie burn! Have fun tonight!

  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    nsprague1991 wrote: »
    After an abrupt start to our New England winter I've been forced inside for cardio.

    Aside from the usual treadmill/stationary bike, what do you guys do to keep up with cardio during the winter?

    I put on my snow walking boots and go outside. Nothing except temps colder than about 10° below 0 keeps me from my cardio.
  • kcjchang
    kcjchang Posts: 709 Member
    6+ hours on my trainer (Kurt Kinetic Road Machine) on weekdays. Longer rides on weekends when not raining, else more time on the trainer. Although they're crafted for cycling, think Rule #5 and #9 applies to a few here (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/).
  • L_Master
    L_Master Posts: 354 Member
    kcjchang wrote: »
    6+ hours on my trainer (Kurt Kinetic Road Machine) on weekdays. Longer rides on weekends when not raining, else more time on the trainer. Although they're crafted for cycling, think Rule #5 and #9 applies to a few here (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/).

    @kcjchang - You regularly ride 6+ hrs on a trainer? I thought I did a respectable amount with 2-3 hrs/day on the trainer but you've got me annihilated.
  • kcjchang
    kcjchang Posts: 709 Member
    L_Master wrote: »
    kcjchang wrote: »
    6+ hours on my trainer (Kurt Kinetic Road Machine) on weekdays. Longer rides on weekends when not raining, else more time on the trainer. Although they're crafted for cycling, think Rule #5 and #9 applies to a few here (http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/).

    @kcjchang - You regularly ride 6+ hrs on a trainer? I thought I did a respectable amount with 2-3 hrs/day on the trainer but you've got me annihilated.

    For the whole week, Mon-Thu. 2 hours is the longest for now.
  • chuckyjean
    chuckyjean Posts: 201 Member
    edited January 2016
    just dance. i love dancing, although these are more like aerobic workouts but still have fun. Also use wii fit u, but they are only like 5 or 10 minutes each. Wish the boxing one was like 30 minutes, love that one.

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