The cold weather shows no signs of easing anytime soon. During these long, frigid winters, it is tempting to stay cozy in bed with the warmth of a duvet. However, it is known that maintaining physical activity if you are able is crucial for physical and mental wellness. Here are some unique and creative ways that you can stay active while the temperatures remain low.
Just Dance
Just Dance, the video game, is a dance-along video game with plenty of songs and on-screen characters. There are multiple editions of this game, with dances to throwback songs and newer hits. Dancing is a fun way to work your cardio, endurance, and flexibility. Don’t have access to the game? Try checking Just Dance’s official YouTube page, where the dances are posted. You won’t be able to rack up points, but the exercise remains.
Snowball fights
While there is still snow on the ground, get a group together, embrace your inner child, and have a snowball fight. They require quick bursts of energy, making these fights mimic HITT workouts. Snowball fights are a surprisingly intense method of cardio and muscle engagement and are a fun but competitive way to burn off steam.
Hot Yoga
Next, a much more conventional form of exercise. Hot yoga is a relieving way to escape the cold. A calm environment and slower movements can also help maintain mindfulness. The benefits of hot yoga include working your strength, flexibility and lung capacity. Not to mention, entering the intensely heated and getting the chance to sweat is easy to be grateful for when you have just been in the snow.
Indoor rock climbing
Indoor rock climbing is a full-body workout, even working your brain muscle. Problem-solving, muscle strength, and coordination are all tapped into while rock climbing. There are plenty of gyms dedicated to indoor rock climbing itself, and many regular gyms will have their own climbing wall. Who knows, maybe you can take the skill outside once the weather warms up.
Trampoline parks
Last but certainly not least, trampoline parks are an amazing way to get active while convincing yourself it is just play. Going with a group of friends can make it all the more fun to go through obstacle courses together or double-bounce each other. Contrarily, you can make this a solo workout and use the park’s amenities. Try throwing on some headphones if you are alone to make it even more personalized. Sometimes, these parks also offer fitness classes, which is a foolproof introduction to combining trampolines with workouts.