When it’s less than 50 degrees outside, you’ll probably find yourself waiting until the absolute last second to emerge from the warmth of your cozy bed. The last thing you want to do is leave it an hour early to hit the gym. If you’re in need of some cold-weather exercise incentives, check out these tips to help squash your hibernation habits.
Pack a bag the night before
With your gym clothes and sneakers all packed up already, you’ll find that getting yourself to the gym is one step easier. If you still need an extra push, sleep in your gym clothes! It might sound crazy, but already being dressed means it would take extra effort not to go to the gym.
Make a killer playlist
Warming up your body with a list of killer tunes is an awesome way to start your workout. Compile an awesome playlist of all your favorite heart-pumping music (hint hint Beyonce) to jump-start your cardio.
Set goals
Want to run seven miles? Bike for an hour? Setting end goals for yourself makes you feel like you’re really achieving something while you’re at the gym. You can even create a little reward system for your self; for example, when you can finally plank for two minutes straight, treat yourself to a manicure.
Take advantage of all the facilities
You may not know this, but your gym probably has some sweet amenities. If you know your workout could end in a hot shower or some steam room relaxation, you may feel more inclined to break a sweat in the first place!
Grab a friend!
There is no better way to get out of your cocoon of blankets then by getting one of your friends to throw them off of you (speaking from personal experience). Having a buddy makes the cold walk to the gym a little less painful and the time spent at the gym a lot more enjoyable.