November 16, 2016
Ways to stay in shape in cold weather
1. Time to change the wardrobe.
If you love running outdoors or cycling but hate the treadmill or
stationary bike, then the best way to keep it outdoors is by having the
right workout gear. The winter clothing technology of numerous sports
brands like NIKE and UNDER ARMOUR, make clothes that can make you feel like
its summer out again!. Having the right gear will keep you warm during the
winter months.
Coach Al’s Gear tip:
Top: NIKE PRO HYPERWARM AEROLOFT
Pants: NIKE PRO HYPERWARM.
2. Take advantage of bootcamps, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates and many more.
Staying in shape in the winter is often means spending more time in the gym
than we’d like. This is where group classes come in handy, with numerous
ways to keep you engaged and on the edge while also becoming part of a
team. From boxing classes to HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training) I
promise you that winter will go by without you even realizing it.
Coach Al’s tip:
You don’t have to take a class everyday – they are a good way to keep you sane and engaged to focus in your fitness goals. 2-3 classes a week should
do the trick.
3. It is time to take the stairs.
Taking the stairs is great way to burn some calories, so if you skipped the
gym and want a quick leg workout then stairs is the only way to go up!
Coach Al’s stair workout:
Stairs too easy for you? Time yourself to see how fast you can get to your floor without skipping a step. Once you beat your time make it harder by skipping a stair. You’re welcome!
4. Ice skating/ snowboarding!
Have you ever tried skating or snowboarding? If not don’t let this winter
go by without trying one of the most fun and yet challenging winter
activities. Both are great total body workouts! Ice skating can be done
outdoors or indoors while snowboarding might require you to travel. Both
are pure fun and a true test of your entire body. So gather your love ones
or a group of friends and enjoy!
Coach Al’s sweet spots tip:
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Rink, awesome spot to discover your new skills.
Belleayre Mountain, which is about 2 1/2 hours via car or bus. This is the safer place for people that are beginners who want to have a fun without any hectic competition. Plus, it’s a beautiful view once you get there!
5. In home workout with a fitness professional or video workouts.
What better way to workout without leaving your house huh? Yup having a coach come to you to train you is probably the best way to keep yourself in check. Let us do the traveling in a snowy day, trust me we train for it, I would assume.
If you think you still need more motivation or your coach can’t get to you well you have video workouts. Now in days there is so many workouts on the net you can actually stay for hours looking for the ones you like, but it also opens up for diversity in different ways to workout in home, given the space and the type of equipment would make things a bit easier. So let us do the traveling – all you have to do is get ready to burn some major calories with a great workout, or video!
(No NETFLIX until
you do a workout first – just saying!)
Coach Al’s tip:
If you are looking for great workout videos online check out Men’s Health
You Tube channel, with hundreds of workout videos for women and men.
Ready for more tips and motivation from Alejandro, contact him today!
