6 tips for maintaining your workout routine in winter

Physical activity helps strengthen the immune system and mental health

With the arrival of winter many people tend to slow down their physical activity due to the low temperatures, but it is essential to maintain physical activity. This is because exercise helps strengthen the immune system, fight flu and colds, and is essential for mental health. Furthermore, physical activity helps relieve chronic pain, which tends to intensify during this period.

According to a recent Cleveland Clinic study, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of all-cause mortality by 500% compared to active people. Bio Ritmo’s technical specialist, Lucas Kobol, explains that training on colder days can be an alternative with great benefits.

“Performing physical activity in cold weather brings benefits such as improving the immune system and cardiovascular system to keep the body warm, increasing calorie expenditure, accelerating metabolism and increasing lung capacity and respiratory quality, promoting those who have problems due to the cold and dry climate, apart from the feeling of well-being and the endorphins that exercise provides”, he explains.

Below, Lucas Kobol lists 6 tips for training in winter and not losing heart!

1. Wear appropriate clothing

Clothing is a fundamental piece to avoid discomfort during exercises. It is necessary to keep in mind that, in a few minutes, the cold will disappear, but also that the body will need to be protected after the activity is finished. Therefore, it is important to think about dressing in appropriate layers for physical activity, to maintain warmth and not restrict body movement.

2. Stay hydrated

Even when we are not hot or thirsty, the body needs water. In winter our perception of thirst decreases and, consequently, we drink less liquids. It is therefore essential to have a bottle of water available before, during and after physical activity.

3. Invite someone to exercise with you

Exercising with a partner can improve exercise adherence, improving uplifting and providing motivation. When one encourages the other in everyday life, it is a way to prevent possible procrastination and boycotts of the activity.

4. Do physical activity in closed spaces

Practicing activities in an enclosed space is a great option to stay warm and not lose your routine. There are many activities to practice in an air-conditioned room: from traditional weight training to spinning, dance and yoga lessons.

5. Don’t abandon outdoor activities

And for those who don’t abandon the exercises outdoors, cycling and running can be the best choices. However, remember to wear clothes appropriate for the season. Burning calories and increasing your heart rate while enjoying the view by the sea or in a park will help you forget about time.

6. Stay warm

The specialist concludes by explaining the importance of doing a good warm-up first activity. “During winter our muscles and joints tend to become more tense and stiff and our heart rate decreases. This is why it is important to extend the warming period by increasing blood flow to avoid injuries and feelings of weakness or dizziness.”

By Beatriz Aguiar

Source: Terra

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