WWW- Winter, Workout, Weightloss !

    Hey all you fitness enthusiasts, don’t let winters turn off your fitness mood. As the temperature dips, it’s very common even for the most dedicated fitness freak to hit that snooze button and embrace the warmth of the blanket in the wintery mornings. Read ahead to find out why it’s beneficial to workout in winter and there are few tips to keep you going.

The new year has set in, and we have our new year’s planner ready. Fitness might be on the priority list but the chilling winters divert your motivation into our lust to stay under the blanket and sip hot coffee. Who would want to come out of the cozy wrap and hit the gym or ride a bicycle or go for a run? But yes, after reading this piece I assure most of you will help yourself to push out of the woolly blanket and Netflix.

Winter is a great season to workout and lose weight as your metabolism is at its peak and your body will willingly shed that extra kilo if you train it religiously. Apart from it, exercise helps to boost immunity and fight the seasonal flu, pain, and stiffness which is usually exaggerated during this season. It also helps to emotionally balance your hormones and trigger the happy hormone- endorphin which in turn fights your winter blues. It’s presumed that we put on a few more calories in winter than usual seasons because of the dry fruit rich laddos and other sweet delicacies considered as a must have during winters. Apart from it, the festival of Christmas and New Year celebrations are an add on for your cravings in this season. Nevertheless, Uttrayan (Kite-flying)/ Makarsankranti is the festival to relish on those sesame seeds and jaggery loaded sweet which are irresistible for your taste buds.

So, don’t pause and beat that winter laziness with a kick start to your winter workout regime. Here are a few tips to keep your spirit up during the cold and dark winter.

1.       Keep yourself warm: 

    Buy yourself some stylish winter wear if you have postponed it for long. A little investment in your motivation will give you a boost to work on yourself.

2.       Workout indoors by joining a group or club/ online workout classes: 

    Take advantage of the widespread use of technologies learned during this pandemic to adhere to your fitness goal.

There are a number of good promising apps as well as home-based online classes which can really be helpful to workout indoors. We at Burhani Hospital, Surat runs Women’s Health Club where we offer online classes too. Feel free to contact us if you are looking for some guidance and haven’t set in or started yet!

Have a workout buddy:

    Working out with a companion makes it interesting but be sure you choose someone who’s motivated equally and is serious about achieving their fitness goals.

4.      Set your goals: 

    Remind yourself how important it is to exercise and also how you’ll feel after you have done it for yourself- the endorphin effect! You’ll kick start a day with a high energy level, uplifted mood, and metabolism. If you are looking for weight loss you should be having a target to work upon and make sure it is realistic. Don’t burden yourself to achieve more in a short period of time. Hence, it is important that you seek professional guidance in knowing your body and your itinerary to go about with your destined goals.

5.       Turn your daily chores into workouts:

    Being active the whole day is the ultimate funda for weight loss or meeting the calorie deficit formula. Take the staircase instead of the lift, park your car away so that you can walk towards your destination. Get up to drink some water, do some chair stretches if you are on your laptop for a prolonged period.

6.       Play your favorite music track: 

    Your best pair of headphones or the speakers are waiting for you to use them for that effective role in your life. Enlist your favorite music albums and enjoy them while you sweat for your body transformation.

7.       Have your workouts planned beforehand: 

    Power down your cell phones or laptop to get proper sleep of 6-8 hours so that you are charged up and well-rested for the next day to have a good workout routine.

Keep your workout winter gears handy so that you don’t juggle between choosing what to wear.

A 5-mins warm-up is a must. Then go with some dynamic exercises to tone and strengthen your core. Go for HIIT workouts once or twice a week. A brisk walk or a run or jog can be a good aerobic workout. Make it different each week so as to keep challenging yourself thereby rewarding your body for what it can do. Your fitness advisor/physiotherapist/ personal trainer can guide you accordingly.

8.       Look for eating a good protein-rich diet but stay in a calorie deficit: 

    Although it’s important to treat yourself for being committed, It is also very important that you eat a healthy, protein-rich diet and also an adequate amount of your multivitamins and minerals. You don’t have to say a big no to carbs, but keeping a check on it is what is required. Consult a nutritionist/ dietician for the same to help you plan your meals to achieve your goals.

 So, what are you waiting for? Don’t let that cold air freeze your goals. Contact us to get your workout right this winter!

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