Following on from the “keep it simple” blog from a couple of months ago it seems as though the population needs a helping hand.
With the bad weather we have had in the last week a lot of folks haven’t been able to get to the gym and so guess what? They havent worked out.
In fact all the snow we had actually provided them with a fantastic playground. It’s just a pity they didnt realise at the time!
So what could they have done? Here are 5 simple ideas for keeping in shape when it snows;
#1 Shift the snow - an hour clearing snow from the path or road would actually have provided a greater full body workout than you would get at the gym… and for FREE!
#2 Walk in the snow - yes it is much harder than walking on the pavement. You take 2 paces forward, 1 pace back and probably 1 pace sideways. Just staying upright is a tough task. Those leg, hip and core muscles have a much better workout in the snow than they would on a treadmill!!
#3 Go sledging - I read somewhere that the snow had caused many fathers to bond with their children because they went sledging while off work/school. On top of this you have to pull a sledge up a hill to slide down again and you probably have to drag the sledge everywhere else too. Once again a full body workout!
#4 Build a snowman - ever tried pushing an ever growing snowball? its hard work and a full body workout!
#5 Just do something outside - ever wonder how your body keeps warm? Yes you have to keep moving and this burns more calories.
So if it snows again you have no excuses when the gym is closed. Just head outside and have a ball.
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