Winter Workout Motivation

6 Ways to Spring into Action

Follow this expert advice and you can turn the dreary end-of-winter months into a launching pad for super spring fitness
By Jason Sumner fitbie
 

Try Something Different

Just because it’s too cold out to exercise doesn’t mean the gym is your only option.

“A lot of times people will be active during summer, but in winter they will sit on the couch and watch TV,” says Dr. Scott Riewald, PhD, CSCS, the U.S. Olympic Committee’s winter sports high performance director. “Instead, try something new like cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. You’ll get a great workout and build fitness, meaning when it’s warm enough to go back to your normal routine, you’ll be ahead of the game.”

Try the same tactic when it comes to meal planning, says nutritionist Monique Ryan, MS, RD, LDN, and author of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes. “Winter is a great time to try new recipes,” says Ryan. “I love experimenting with the slow cooker. The meals are typically very healthy, and they’re perfect for those cold winter nights.”

Ryan suggests using in-season ingredients such as winter squash, which is high in carotene.

Try these 8 great winter veggies.
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