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Winter workout

nm0004
nm0004 Posts: 1 Member
edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello. I am new to this site & I am so excited about losing weight!! Can someone give me any advice on what to do as far as working out in the winter? I have never worked out in the cold & need some pointers. Thanks. :happy:

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  • pet1127
    pet1127 Posts: 572 Member
    Running , walking , snowshoeing, xcountry skiing,walking the trails or threw deep snow.
    Dress for it and enjoy :)
  • GoMizzou99
    GoMizzou99 Posts: 512 Member
    Running , walking , snowshoeing, xcountry skiing,walking the trails or threw deep snow.
    Dress for it and enjoy :)

    And if you want to stay indoors: Gym, treadmill, weights, bands, and any one of a myriad of DVD training programs (Zumba, Les Mills, Insanity, etc.)
  • jdub224
    jdub224 Posts: 120
    Layers. Get a good base layer that will keep you warm. Layer above it with layers that can zip open as you warm up to release heat. Sweat wicking of course. Check out Target, I think their C9 brand is excellent for the money. Then stretch really well, warm up as much as possible.

    Lastily, if you are running outside something to cover your mouth and keep you from breathing in frozen air.

    Good luck!!!!!
  • shanmackie
    shanmackie Posts: 194 Member
    shoveling snow! maybe you can offer to your neighbors and get paid in the process!!!! i am small and would burn 300 calories in an hour doing that.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    I am having trouble too. I hate the cold, hate coats and sweaters, hate wearing socks,,hate scarves, hate being cold...did I mentioned that one already? The dreary dark days make me tired and unmotivated.
    Our new house has a 2nd story. I will be doing lots of laps on the stairs, I guess.and yoga. And indoor stuff like push ups and squats.
  • teelynn35
    teelynn35 Posts: 239 Member
    Running , walking , snowshoeing, xcountry skiing,walking the trails or threw deep snow.
    Dress for it and enjoy :)

    ^this, I'm all about working out in the great outdoors. Dress in layers. You'll find what works best for you, oh and invest in some yaktraxs.
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