It’s easy to see why people enjoy working out alfresco,
whether you are challenging your friends to a 
pick-up game of
volleyball at the beach, testing the strength of a carabiner on the side
of a cliff, or jogging with your dog. But, there will undoubtedly be at
least a few days this winter season when Jack Frost’s arctic
temperature or dangerous, icy terrain will force even the most stalwart
outdoor exercise enthusiast inside. That’s no reason to hibernate. Beat
the winter blues (and blahs) with these brrrrrilliant tips from Life
Fitness.
pick-up game of
volleyball at the beach, testing the strength of a carabiner on the side
of a cliff, or jogging with your dog. But, there will undoubtedly be at
least a few days this winter season when Jack Frost’s arctic
temperature or dangerous, icy terrain will force even the most stalwart
outdoor exercise enthusiast inside. That’s no reason to hibernate. Beat
the winter blues (and blahs) with these brrrrrilliant tips from Life
Fitness.
Bring the Outside In:
Many of your outdoor workouts can be tweaked to function inside. Try
transitioning from outdoor boot camp to circuit training on the Cable
Motion Dual Adjustable Pulley machine. Take advantage of Lifescape
interactive courses, which will transport you to exotic locales across
the globe and are available on Life Fitness Elevation Series Treadmills,
Cross Trainers, and bikes.
Make a “hot” new playlist: Few
things can shake up an otherwise dull workout like some new music.
Harness the transformative powers of music by stocking your list with
tracks that evoke warm weather and summertime celebrations. Need some
inspiration? Start with Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer”, Buster
Poindexter’s “Hot! Hot! Hot!”, and the ubiquitous summer 2012 anthem,
“Call Me Maybe”.
Try a new class: Winter is the perfect opportunity to try out a new class and a new way to work out your body. Group fitness
or small group personal training also helps motivate you to show up for
the camaraderie, the fun, and the benefits that accompany working out
with a pro. Plus, you may meet some workout buddies to help you greet
the spring thaw.
Get in the zone: If you
are used to high intensity, strenuous outdoor workouts, you may think
it’s impossible to achieve similar results inside. Try preprogrammed
cardio machine workouts that simulate hills and/or intervals and
customize the settings to push you both aerobically and anaerobically.
Don’t forget to use a Heart Rate Monitor; keeping track of your zones
will ensure you are working hard enough but not overdoing it.
This Fit-Tip was brought to you by Life Fitness
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