On the move Keeping fit in winter

By Timmi Aplin-Barrett

dark mornings, early evenings and chilly weather. For many people, winter can be rather uninspiring when it comes to keeping fit.

The idea of getting out of your cosy, warm bed to head outdoors in the dark to exercise doesn’t sound particularly thrilling. However, spending loads of money to get a gym membership doesn’t sound ideal either. So, what can you do?

Delve into the world of home workouts. Just because you’re not doing hard cardio, doesn’t mean you’re not keeping fit.

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, the concept of home exercises became more prevalent. Thanks to this, there’s piles of content on YouTube and fitness apps that allow you to learn skills, complete guided workouts and stay fit - all in the comfort of your own home. Tailored to your space, time constraints and current fitness level, home workouts could be the answer to keeping fit during the winter months.

Most home workouts can simply be done on the floor. From yoga style poses to more aerobic exercises, home workouts are a great option if you’re hesitant to get outdoors.

If you are wanting to invest in some unobtrusive but useful gear, consider getting a couple of 2-5 kilogram dumbbells and a resistance band. This can help take your home workout up a level. They’re also small and easy to store.

However, if you’re someone who really wants to get into the home workout trend, you can set up a small corner of a room or the garage with some bigger equipment.

A treadmill is a great start and range from just over $100 for a small walk treadmill to nearly $4000 for a full, gym style treadmill. Treadmills are a great way to get in that cardio in the comfort of your own home. Plus, you can put on your favourite TV show and walk or run to your heart’s content while keeping your brain occupied.

Another piece of equipment you could consider investing in is a simple pull-up bar.

With the ability to fasten to a doorframe or the roof, it’s another unobtrusive but useful piece. You can use them in tandem with a resistance band or just by themselves.

It’s another easy way to keep fit during the winter months. Of course, you could also invest in a full home gym but that can be very costly and takes up a whole room (or the garage!).

If the great outdoors isn’t floating your boat this winter, stay at home instead! Jump on YouTube, find an app and a comfy spot on the floor and keep fit. CT

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