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

Stay Fit Through Winter

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Good news: Since December 21, daylight hours have begun to increase, signaling the steady march toward spring and the return of warmer weather. But there’s still plenty of winter left. For many people, that means waning motivation.

Flexibility: loosen up

So how can you beat the winter doldrums, and be ready to spring into action when the season officially changes on March 20? “Start by setting a goal,” says Matt Fitzgerald, a certified sports nutritionist, endurance sports coach, and author of numerous fitness books, including Racing Weight Quick Start Guide. “You’re much more likely to follow through if you have something specific you’re trying to achieve.”

The following six tips will help you stay committed and fuel your fitness for the warmer days to come.

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