As the chilly weather starts setting in, it’s easy to give up on our fitness goals and snuggle up indoors instead. But don’t let the cold weather discourage you from staying active.
In fact, exercising when it’s cold has many benefits for your health and fitness. It’s easy to feel like hibernating, but sticking to your workout routine when it’s cold outside can be super beneficial for you.
Winter is the perfect time to get fit and stay active, even if the weather outside is telling you to stay indoors.
Let’s explore the benefits of cold weather exercise and why you should embrace the cooler months as an opportunity to get in shape.
Boost your immune system
Cold weather exercise can boost your immune system. Studies have shown that moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, can increase the production of white blood cells in the body, which help to fight off infections and diseases. Exercise also helps to reduce inflammation in the body, which is a key factor in many chronic diseases. So, if you want to stay healthy this winter, don’t let the cold weather stop you from staying active.
Burn more calories
Exercising in cold weather burns more calories than exercising in warm weather. When you exercise in cold conditions, your body has to work harder to maintain a healthy body temperature, in turn making you burn more calories.
Get a natural mood boost
Exercising in cold weather can also give you a natural mood boost. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are feel-good hormones that can help to reduce stress and improve your mood. Studies have shown that exercising outside in cold weather can also increase the production of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood and sleep.
Build mental strength
A cold weather exercise session, or making the effort to get up on cold mornings even when you don’t want to, can help to build mental strength. When you push yourself to exercise in challenging weather conditions, you build resilience and mental toughness, which can help you in other areas of your life. Whether you’re dealing with a tough work project or a personal challenge, the mental toughness you build through cold weather exercise and pushing through that chilly drive to the gym can help you stay strong and focused.
So, don’t let the weather stop you from achieving your fitness goals. Embrace the cold weather and get active! What’s even better is that you’ll have our community of strong and empowered women backing you every step of the way.
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