by blake beckcom
ADAPT COMMIT
Embrace Consistent Activity Because the weather fluctuates during this season, it can be helpful to have a few indoor alternatives lined up when warm and calm quickly turns into cold, wet weather. Yes, it will probably rain again someday in SoCal, so this might be a great time to incorporate new indoor activities into your fitness routine. Sports such as racquetball, aerobic-fitness classes, kick boxing, yoga, spin or strength training. The most important thing is to not let unbearable weather derail your fitness program and attitude.
Instead, focus on staying consistently active by striving to do something, even if it’s only a ten-minute workout, every single day. A lot of people enjoy being outside, but when you can’t, due to weather or shortened days, you need a “Plan B.” It’s important to add variety to keep your body guessing and to help you stay motivated.
Commit to Lead by Example Committing to a workout on a regular basis is
not only important for your health, but also to the health of your partner, and if you have one, your family. Spouses, partners and parents have a huge influence on each other’s lifestyles. If you are active, then it is more than likely that the people in your life will be too. Scheduling your
workouts, just like any other appointment, sends the message that being active is important to a healthy lifestyle. Then, actually following through with those regular workouts shows that you mean business. Take time outside to be active, whether it’s going out for evening walks or playing football in the yard on a Sunday afternoon—to not only help improve your fitness levels—but to also strengthen the bonds between friends and family members. Enjoying a breath of fresh winter air with your loved ones can make some of the best life-long memories. Growing up, as a kid you were probably always active. With the technology abounding, it is easy to slip into patterns
of “sit and watch”, verses “go outside and play”, as we did back in the day. You have to practice what you preach. Any bit of activity is worth it.
Gear Up for the Elements With fluctuating temperatures and quickly changing weather conditions, what you wear can have direct impact
on the success of your outdoor exercise experience as well. Dressing in layers with a moisture-wicking material at the base can help keep you dry and warm as your sweat levels rise and the outdoor temperatures cool. Reflective gear is an important piece of safety equipment any time of the year, but especially if you are being active before dawn and after dusk during the winter season. And please remember if you walk at night or during the day, to walk facing oncoming traffic, something I learned as a young lad. When you walk facing oncoming traffic you can see potential threats coming at you and avoid them when necessary. If your back is turned (walking with traffic), you cannot react properly when you aren’t able to see what is coming up behind you. As the conditions of the outdoor environment change this time of year, you can use all of these fitness strategies to ensure that your activity levels and workout routines don’t fall to the wayside. Grab a friend or a family member, get outside, get active and enjoy the winter fitness season.
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