5 Ways To Sneak In A Workout During Cold Weather
If you’ve lived in the area for a while, you know that the seasons can change week by week or even day by day, but we still have to find a way to keep active even when the weather outside is frightful. It isn’t always easy, especially during the busy holiday season, but it’s easy to do with a little creative planning. Here are some ideas to help you stay on top of your fitness goals.
Indoor Walking
There are plenty of great spots for indoor walking around town. Our blog has many details for the best 6 indoor walking spots around Cincinnati, but our favorite is still Kenwood Towne Centre. It is open for walkers Monday through Saturday starting at 8 a.m. and starting at 10 a.m. Sundays. One lap around the entire mall (including all corridors) is 1.07 miles, which gives you plenty of time for window shopping and people watching. It’s even a great activity to do with the kids!
Don’t Park Too Close
When you’re dashing out for quick errands it’s logical to want to park close to the door, but try to change your thought process a bit and make an afternoon out of your chores. Park in the furthest spot away from the store. Even if you’re just running for one item, take the time to walk down every aisle. Adding steps here and there really adds up to achieving your fitness goals!
Sledding
As long as you’re properly dressed for the weather and are careful to avoid slipping and other injuries, sledding is a fun way to be active. Not only are you setting a good example of the importance of physical activity for your kids, but the walks back up the hill are a great workout for your glutes and to burn more calories. Research in metabolic equivalents uses actual measurements of the calories expended by people walking uphill at a brisk 3.5 miles per hour with those walking on flat, firm ground at the same speed. The difference was an increase of calories burned by 60 percent or by an additional 48 calories per mile for a 150-pound person. On flat ground, that person would burn 80 calories per mile.
See The Sights
For many couples and families, it’s not quite the holiday season without a trip to PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden or WinterFest at Kings Island. You won’t even notice the workout as you trek the parks to see the sights. Too cold for this type of venture with the little ones? Visit all the attractions inside the Cincinnati Museum Center or check out Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa at the Newport Aquarium.
Wheel It Up
When’s the last time you’ve been roller skating? Loveland’s Castle Skateland has the largest skating floor in Greater Cincinnati and offers themed skating sessions for couples and families. Roller skating is a lot of fun, and a great way to burn calories, too. A 160-pound person will burn about 548 calories during 60 minutes of roller skating, while a 200-pound person will burn about 683 calories in that same amount of time
For more healthy living tips, visit us at Live Well Chiropractic Center. With chiropractic care from our clinic, you can expect to live your healthiest life, no matter the season. Call us today at 513-285-7482 or email info@livewellcc.com to schedule your consultation to learn more about the health benefits of our brand of chiropractic care. And don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn for more tips!
