January 22, 2016

Fitness When it's Frigid

"Snowmageddon" is in progress. But, don't let that stop your physical activity!

Cold weather fitness tips:
If you prefer to be active outside, do so safely. While most people know to dress in layers, you still need to consider sunscreen, hydration needs, ways to be visible, etc.
- Mayo Clinic's Winter Fitness: Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors
- Spark People's 13 Cold Weather Exercise Tips
- Cleveland Clinic's Cold Weather Can Give You Exercise-Induced Asthma

Indoor workout ideas:
(**Note:  Please modify movements as necessary to suit any health concerns & your current fitness level.)
- Fitness Blender's Low Impact Cardio Workout for Beginners (also has modification tips)
- American Council on Exercise's Workouts (many choices)
- Lifehack's 7 Minute Workout (on YouTube... just one of many free workouts you can find) 
- Military.com's Stuck Inside? Indoor Workout Ideas (requires limited equipment & space)
- Moneycrasher's 10 Best Indoor At Home Exercises & Workouts Without Equipment
- Greatist's 20 Awesome Indoor Workouts to Try Before Winter's Over (don't miss related articles in the right sidebar)

Fitness Apps: (**Note:  Please use caution with all downloads.)
- Wired's The Best Fitness Apps
- PCMag's The 25 Best Fitness Apps for 2016
- US News' The Best Fitness Apps for When You're Stuck Indoors

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