For those experiencing the weather shift and all that comes along with the change of seasons, stay motivated to exercise and maintain your routine. Be creative and don’t stop just because the weather has gotten colder and wet or even if snow has fallen. Avoiding sedentary behavior will keep you fitter and healthier for when spring arrives, and less susceptible to an injury requiring the services of an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco.
Here are some tips to stay motivated during the cold winter months.
Focus on all the effort you put in beforehand and how good you felt when you were exercising. Look forward to the warmer months and all the pool parties and beach vacations that will be taken. Take the time to remember why you worked so hard in the first place and realize that a healthier, happier and fitter you is something that takes steadfast work.
Winter weather offers a wide array of fun activities to do. Try a new winter sport like ice skating, skiing, snowboarding or even sledding. Taking up a new activity that has an expiration date can be motivating because in a couple months, your opportunity will have melted away. If you are new to winter sports, be sure to provide yourself with proper equipment and instruction to decrease the likelihood of an injury requiring an appointment with an orthopedic doctor in San Francisco.
If you’re a person who loves to exercise outdoors, use the change of weather as a time to try something new and change up your own workout plan. Map out a new routine at the start of each season and find a different way to stay in shape because there are many ways to stay active. Prepare for winter by buying a package at the local yoga studio or purchase some personal training sessions at the gym.
If you’re used to exercising after work or in the evening, try to make adjustments and workout in the morning. At the end of the day, you’re more likely to opt out of exercising if you’re tired and stuck in traffic because of bad weather. Exercising in the morning gets your workout out of the way so you relax at night.
If you’re that person who loves to run outside, whether rain or shine, then it’s important to be prepared for the winter worst. For many people, cold air can trigger chest pain or trouble breathing. Make sure if you have any medical conditions or concerns about exercising outside, check with your sports medicine doctor in San Francisco beforehand.
Contact Dr. Jeffrey Halbrecht for a consultation if you happen to injure yourself during your activities. He can be sure you get proper treatment and get you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible
