too cold out for my normal exercise routine, suggestions?

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findgod2findlife
findgod2findlife Posts: 27 Member
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I lost a lot of my weight by walking the trail. I don't have a treadmill so I'm finding it hard to work out as much. Any suggestions?

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  • Momo2929
    Momo2929 Posts: 3 Member
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    If you have Nintendo the Wii fit program is a great tool to use for weight loss. Me and my husband use it all the time to compete against each other. Lots of fun and laughter.
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
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    You can get a good burn on just turning up some music and dancing around. I do this with my daughter and mix in some jogging in place and 5 pound weights, and its a great workout for me! Fun too, to get a little silly lol :)
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
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    start running.... you warm up pretty quickly even when it's cold out. or if you don't want to run distance, do intervals...... run for a minute, walk for two.... your heart rate getting up will warm you up.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,312 Member
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    start running.... you warm up pretty quickly even when it's cold out. or if you don't want to run distance, do intervals...... run for a minute, walk for two.... your heart rate getting up will warm you up.

    This.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    Invest in some winter clothes, and get out there.

    I run outside all the time when it's 30 degrees out.. and as long as you have the proper garments, you don't even feel it!
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
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    buy warmer clothes and get outside! layer up. i hate not being able to get out and walk. only the rain stops me usually.
  • Ladyzumba
    Ladyzumba Posts: 217 Member
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    You can always join a gym. I suggest one that will allow month to month payment as opposed
    to signing a contract so that you will have the option to cancel without any strings attached
    once the weather warms up again.
  • bastgoddess7
    bastgoddess7 Posts: 64 Member
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    Go to the gym. :)
  • bastgoddess7
    bastgoddess7 Posts: 64 Member
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    If you have Nintendo the Wii fit program is a great tool to use for weight loss. Me and my husband use it all the time to compete against each other. Lots of fun and laughter.

    ^^^THIS IS SOOOOOOO FUN
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
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    I hike/run outdoors even when it's in the teens and single digits.

    There is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices. :bigsmile:
  • slowturtle1
    slowturtle1 Posts: 284 Member
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    You can always join a gym. I suggest one that will allow month to month payment as opposed
    to signing a contract so that you will have the option to cancel without any strings attached
    once the weather warms up again.

    This is what I just did as I was in the same boat. All of my activity is outdoor activity, and with the winter coming I knew I couldn't keep it up. I broke down and joined a gym today. I will be able to "freeze" my account once the weather warms up and then activate it again when it gets cold again. I understand that's still a lot of money, even month to month sometimes. My backup plan was to do DVDs at home and Yoga at a local studio. You'll find something that works for you! Main thing is DO SOMETHING! :) Good luck!
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
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    I say bundle up and keep walking the trail. You could get some workout videos and do them at home (think P90X or some Jillian Michaels ones) or join a gym.
  • Morgaine_on_the_move
    Morgaine_on_the_move Posts: 228 Member
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    Zumba!
    But then again, that's my answer to a lot of questions.
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
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    I live in Anchorage Alaska and it was 29degrees this morning and I gym it or walk the dog.....
  • kris_smilesalot
    kris_smilesalot Posts: 1
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    You can find some great work outs of all types on Youtube including Jillian's 30 Day Shred workouts, and Zumba and many many more. Even belly dancing. It's like a smorgusborg of workouts to switch things up. And it's all free!
  • Chewster001
    Chewster001 Posts: 201 Member
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    A headband or those ear covers for your ears, and maybe some lightweight gloves which you will invariably take off as you warm up. I started exercising when I was a teenager in icy weather. Here are some sites that talk about winter workout clothes and stuff:
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/287172-what-to-wear-for-a-winter-workout/
    http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=75

    You probably don't need all the fancy shmancy workout clothes seen on those sites, unless you're trying out for a new season of Real Housewives of Aspen or Oslo or Helsinki or some other cold place... but like I said, cover your ears and maybe get some of those $1 knit one size fits all knit gloves.


    Don't let the weather (or anything) stop you from doing what you need to do. Have fun :)
  • findgod2findlife
    findgod2findlife Posts: 27 Member
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    Thank you all I love all of your suggestions. I want to start running/jogging. I have lost 80 pounds and feel ready to do so. I am going to look for workout clothes next weekend. :))

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