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
 

Get a Gadget

New toys aren’t just for kids. Purchasing a fitness gadget such as a power meter, heart-rate monitor or GPS-enabled watch can be a great way to spur motivation, says Frank Overton, owner and head coach at FasCat Coaching in Boulder, Colorado.

“A new gadget can help you be more precise with your workouts,” adds Overton, who specializes in cycling and has worked with numerous U.S. national champions. “Instead of just guessing, you can target specific heart rates or power-output zones.”

Overton is also a big believer in interval training. “Once you’ve got a decent base of fitness from running or cycling, try mixing in some harder efforts,” he says. “For example, do three hard, 5-minute intervals, then do 5 minutes easy. It’s a great way to jump-start your training as you head into the warmer months.”

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