Do You Plan to Stay Fit This Winter? | Toronto Cleaning Service

As the days get colder, the question remains: do you plan to stay fit this winter? When it comes to exercise and clean living, many people lose motivation when the temp drops (#hibernation). Especially if you don’t have a gym membership. But will it really take $100/month to stay in shape? Do you have to invest in ski equipment and mountain passes? No, no you don’t! We’re here to tell you that with an ounce of creativity and the most basic equipment, you’ll be able to stay fit this winter! Because, staying motivated really only requires one thing: the right mindset.

Winter Fit Motivation

If you live in Toronto, you might already be experiencing the winter blues. That just means that the time has come to start thinking about how you’re going to keep up the motivation to exercise. However, running on black ice isn’t fun for anyone. So if you love to run outdoors, how are you supposed to stay motivated?

Well, motivation rests on two basic things. The first is having a target or goal you’re aiming for. Second is understanding the positive influence the completion of these goals will have on your life. Once you’ve connected the goal with the result- you’ll be golden till summer! Plus, the act of exercising can actually help to rid of the winter blues. In fact, it’s well known that physical activity can help to ease symptoms of depression. That’s right, you don’t have to wait for summer to experience mental and physical happiness, you can be instill health in yourself all winter long!

Adjust Your Old Fitness Plan

If you’re happy with your workout routine and don’t want to change it- you have a few options for clean, healthy living this winter. For example, if the sidewalks aren’t icy- you can run your little heart out! Though it will be cold, the air outdoors is cleaner than the air in your home. Plus, once you get into a rhythm, your body heat will rise naturally. However, to ensure your safety be sure to check out these winter running tips!

Additionally, there’s no better time to switch up your routine than the change of season! For instance, if you’re used to exercising after work or in the evening, you may want to try adjusting your schedule and work out in the morning. Why? Because, after a long day of work and after sitting in an Uber or on the TTC, you may feel too tired to work out. To avoid this, “getterdone” in the morning! Not only will you feel more energized throughout the day, you’ll thank yourself when spring rolls around!

Create a New Fitness Plan

But of course, the winter doesn’t just bring cold, snow and holiday promotions. It brings new ways of getting fit! In fact, taking up a new winter activity can be fun and motivating because of the time restraint. For example, you have to go skating before the ice melts! If you want to take up skating but don’t have skates, you can buy some new or used from Play it Again Sports– or even try out rentals at the rink! Don’t worry, they’re clean. Plus, there’s plenty of free skating rinks around Toronto. Not only is skating a social, aerobic workout- cutting into the smooth, clean ice is quite exhilarating!

But you don’t have to learn how to skate or layer up for the cold if you don’t want to. That’s right, you could get a little creative and turn the stairs at work or in your condo into a fat burning machine. Yep, running or walking down the stairs could become your own DIY elliptical! Though mind-boggling simple, the stairs method is surprisingly effective to help you stay fit this winter. However, if that doesn’t float your boat, you could take this chilly opportunity to sign up for that yoga, spin or kickboxing class you’ve always wanted to take! The options are really endless, so let yourself get creative or check out options at your gym or community center! Instead of hibernating, why not stay fit this winter? It sure beats being depressed.

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Written by Savannah Binder, Maid4Condos