Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can have a hard time in winter.
Cold days and long nights make it hard to get out of bed, let alone get the body moving, but there are simple ways to get motivated when the weather outside is frightful.
One tip is to make it a goal just to get to the gym. Just focus on getting dressed and showing up at the health club or in your home gym, nothing else. Then, it's OK to do an abbreviated workout or leave after a few minutes. (Most people don’t.)
“Once you’re there, the problem is solved. You’re kind of committed to it,” says Jack Raglin, an exercise psychologist and professor at Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. “Once you’ve changed into your gear, once you’ve made the initial step, the rest of it is a lot easier.”
Tap the link to get more tips, including why exercising during your lunch break may be particularly helpful in winter.
