Author: Jacky Falkenberg
Jacky’s column Surviving the Slope is about finding the best kale, learning to love excruciating pain, and getting swole at Helen Newman. Whether your goal is to stay fit during the winter or simply avoid the freshman 15, Surviving the Slope will give you all the inside tips you need to build a healthier you.
Everyone loves the feeling of crisp air on their skin as they jog outdoors. But what happens when it gets too cold? Running no longer becomes an option, and swimming and hiking are surely out of the picture. So do you stay inside and hibernate all winter? Of course not! You just need to find other ways to stay in shape.
One way to keep up your health is to wear extra layers of clothing. If you suit up, and pile on those extra parkas, running in the snow becomes a little less dreadful. Just remember not to overdo it.
Another way to stay in shape is by going to the gym. Not only is it warm and indoors, but it literally forces you to be in a room full of people who want to stay in shape, too. Get ready to feel peer pressured into a nicer bod.
One of my favorite ways to stay in shape during the cold is to fully embrace the weather. Go skiing at Greek Peak or, for a more local option, go sledding! Taking advantage of the snow can be fun if you want it to be, and exercising while doing so it easy. Even making a snowman will help you get that heart rate up. Just go outside and get moving!
If you’re feeling so cold you can’t even leave your dorm, try these workout videos! They are so entertaining, you won’t even feel like you’re working out. Whether you’re into yoga, pilates, cardio, or strength training, YouTube has it all. Plus, you don’t even have to pay for a gym membership!
No matter how you decide to stay in shape during the winter season, remember that having fun is the most important thing. If you don’t, you’ll get bored of your new workout routine quickly, and you might as well sit and watch those pounds pile on. So get moving, and stay warm!
