Don’t give into that spare tire this winter season, get geared up and feeling fabulous!
Our natural cycles as mammals dictate that we are naturally more sedentary during the short cold days, but why use that as an excuse to put on the annual “winter coat”? Instead, consider all the advantages of picking up a lifestyle regiment now while it matters most.
The Food/Mood connection. Our outlook and productivity are greatly affected by the weather, and while there is some actual comfort derived from “comfort food,” indulging too much can leave us feeling listless, unmotivated, and even depressed.
Don’t yo-yo. Rather than gaining it back and then fighting it off every year, approach the health and fitness thing from the big picture: the goal is to feel energized, look great, and maintain your ideal weight all year.
Winter sports! Athletes will tell you that getting out into the cold is a great way to burn fat more efficiently, and even if you aren’t a daredevil on the slopes, going for hikes, sledding, and cross-country skiing are excellent ways to get your heart rate up and experience the winter.
Let Go of the Guilt. As the holiday parties, meals, and outings assemble around those weeks, going into the season with a plan and a routine can help to balance the goodies and gifts. Redoubling your efforts before this season of eating and drinking ensues is one of the best things you can do to manage your intake, make good choices, and continue to feel great about yourself.
It’s an opportunity to bond. Getting a workout or diet buddy exponentially improves people’s success in meeting and maintaining their fitness goals. It can be a great stress reliever and added motivation to schedule a workout date or frequent check-ins with a friend in order to stay on track.
The great news about recommitting to your health this time of year is that technology had come up with some effective aids in helping people stay fit. There are now apps like the Active Fitness app by SEGBIT, now enabled for devices powered by Intel® Core™ processors, that act as a personal trainer, connecting users all over the globe.
Designed for everyone from athletes to beginners, this activity networking app helps users identify their goals, take on new challenges, and discover new trails for running, biking, hiking, skiing, and even urban sports like skateboarding. Over two million users access the app to share their exercise accomplishments, find motivation, and customize their own short-term and long-term fitness plans. The app provides a leaderboard so workout buddies can chart their progress.
People all over the world are harnessing the inspiring power of the Active Fitness app to access maps and training plans, and to find friends who enjoy the same activities. So no matter what season it is, staying in charge of your physique just got much easier.
Wellness doesn’t have to be a chore; people who find a winter activity that they genuinely enjoy have no problem maintaining their happy weight and muscle tone throughout the year. As the days become shorter and the weather colder, firing up a new regimen is optimal. With helpful tools that connect you to other enthusiasts, finding the sweet spot with a healthy routine just in time for the holidays is a reward in and of itself. To learn more about the Active Fitness app visit: https://appshowcase.intel.com/en-us/allinone/active-fitness