So everyone hates the winter right?? Well I mean it has it's perks and that, who doesn't love cosy nights in under a blanket and a nice big open fire (My favourite).
But as everyone knows the seasons don't change the fact that we go to the gym or do they?! Studies have shown that during winter months moods and desires for training have depleted in individuals. With darker evenings and darker mornings I mean why would you want to drag yourself out of the warm sheets to be faced with the pitch black and having to de-ice your car to get to the gym! To be healthier and fit? Maybe or just so you can have a little bit more chocolate on those nights in? Yes I thought so.
Well Winter months shouldn't change your training habits because of the mood you're in and the darker mornings and evenings. In fact it would be a great way to lift those low moods of winter.
So here are my Top Tips for beating the Winter Training blues.
Number 1
Grab a buddy!
Why should it be just you who has to get out of bed on a cold winter morning, why not get some motivation from a friend and train together. We all know how bad we feel when we let someone down so being lazy in bed isn't an excuse when you've arranged with "Sophie" to train at 6am to get the session done and off to work! Plus you get a bit of motivation to train when you actually get to the gym, you partner is ready you're dusting away the sleepy dust from your eyes and you're faced with the daunting task of running on the treadmill. You'll also find you try new things because you have someone to laugh with when it goes wrong.
Number 2
Get to an early morning class.
Spin, Pump, Combat, Yoga (yes yoga) etc, all of these classes will help your training. Group classes mean your all in the same boat trudging out of bed through the snow to get to the spin class and feel fresh and ready for the day. Another good thing about group classes you don't have to think about what you are doing someone else tells you what to do. Great huh?!
Number 3
Plan ahead.
Always plan ahead when it comes to training, so that way you can't get all comfy in bed when the alarm sounds. If you have to set 3/4 alarms to get up! DO IT!
Number 4
Wear warm training gear... Always a good one. Even if you pack on the layers and shed them off when you get to the gym you'll be all toasty and warm ready to face that treadmill (AHHHH)!
Number 5
If you are a coffee drinker like me! Drink away, its a great Pre-Work Out. That caffeine will hit you and you'll be smashing those PB's by 6am!!!
Number 6
Those BIG hearty comfort food meals in the evening, make them healthy! Casseroles with plenty of veg and meat, open top pies, stews, soups.... The lot!! Make them from scratch so you know exactly whats going in them.
That's all from me for today. Make the most of winter, those Christmas and New Years parties are just around the corner.
Cheers then, See ya.
Beth xoxo
Number 4
Wear warm training gear... Always a good one. Even if you pack on the layers and shed them off when you get to the gym you'll be all toasty and warm ready to face that treadmill (AHHHH)!
Number 5
If you are a coffee drinker like me! Drink away, its a great Pre-Work Out. That caffeine will hit you and you'll be smashing those PB's by 6am!!!
Number 6
Those BIG hearty comfort food meals in the evening, make them healthy! Casseroles with plenty of veg and meat, open top pies, stews, soups.... The lot!! Make them from scratch so you know exactly whats going in them.
That's all from me for today. Make the most of winter, those Christmas and New Years parties are just around the corner.
Cheers then, See ya.
Beth xoxo
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