Winter Exercise Ideas to Keep Your Family Active All Season Long
The crisp autumn air is setting in, leaves are falling, and even colder days are just around the corner. While the cosy weather may tempt you to spend your free time curled up under a blanket, it’s important for your family’s physical and mental wellbeing to maintain a winter exercise routine — yes, even with shorter daylight hours and snow falling outside!
We understand that weather-related obstacles can be tough, but thankfully, there are still plenty of ways to stay active and motivated. Keep reading for our favourite winter activities to help keep you and your family moving throughout the colder months!
Try a New Indoor Activity
Taking up indoor sports is a fantastic way for you and your family to stay active during the winter! So, why not visit a local community centre and try your hand at a few fun new activities like basketball, badminton, or swimming? Each of these sports offers a wide range of benefits that focus on strength, agility, stamina, and overall cardiovascular health. Not to mention, indoor winter activities can help you build new social connections — a great motivator to keep coming back!
Join a Fitness Studio
If you haven’t already, consider signing your family up at a fitness studio. It’s an excellent way to stay active all year round and be continuously inspired by those around you who show up week after week! Whether you're focused on resistance training, cardio, or flexibility, joining a gym or fitness studio allows you and your family to explore your interests and find the routine that works best for you.
Press Play at Home
If you’re short on time, the roads are difficult, or you simply feel more comfortable at home, you can still keep up your workouts during the winter! Get cosy and press play on a video for at-home yoga, pilates, barre, weight training, or even just some gentle stretching. There are countless free options available, including curated weekly class playlists. Or, try out a fitness app to follow a set schedule of videos assigned to specific days of the week. You can even search for festive winter workouts or kid-friendly routines to enjoy together as a family!
Get Moving Outdoors
If your family is starting to feel a bit of cabin fever, braving the cold might be just what you need. Getting outside is not only great for physical health, but also for mental wellbeing — and with the right gear, exercising outdoors in winter can be just as safe and enjoyable as at any other time of year! We recommend joining in on classic seasonal activities in your community, such as ice skating, walks through light displays in the park, or even skiing. Just make sure to bundle up with a warm coat, gloves, a cosy hat, and suitable footwear.
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