Winter Workouts

Although much of Australia is blessed with a climate that allows outdoor sports year-round, in many areas winter is moving in, bringing with it those cold, grey and rainy days that can dampen our enthusiasm for our normal sports and hobbies.

The good news is that eating well and regular exercise can actually boost your mood. And by boosting your mood, exercise can help get you motivated enough to break through winter hibernation mode and get you into the gym long enough to re-create your body in time for summer.

When you exercise your body releases endorphins. Endorphins work within your body to reduce feelings of pain, control appetite, and produce euphoric feelings. A regular exercise program helps you produce more endorphins, and in turn plenty of good feelings.

Winter Workout Tips

Warm up - Cold temperatures can make your muscles tight and prone to injury. Make sure you do a thorough warm-up prior to your exercise.

Insulate your body – If exercising outdoors, wear layers of clothing. Layering provides the most effective heating method and allows you to remove the top layer if you get too hot.

Drink up - It's just as important to stay hydrated when exercising in winter as it is in summer, even though you might not feel as thirsty.

Wear sunscreen – You can still get burnt in winter, so if you are exercising outdoors slip, slop and slap.