3 Reasons To Train Over Winter

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A lot of people join gyms, hire personal trainers, or start attending boot-camps in spring looking to get a little fitter, tone up or lose some weight before beach season rolls around over the Christmas holidays.  Here are a few reasons to get in early and start that training over winter instead.

More time to get there...

Firstly, you have longer to reach your fitness goals.  This may sound extremely obvious now, but most people don't really think about getting fit for summer until it's almost too late to do it.  Why put time pressure on yourself to lose weight or get fit? It is already stressful enough sticking to a nutrition plan and putting in the training hours.  Make it a little easier and give yourself plenty of time to reach your fitness goals.

Emptier gyms...

This one I have learnt from both a gym-goer and a trainers perspective.  People tend to fall out of their routines over winter.  It is hard to motivate yourself to get up at 6am to hit the gym when it's a howling southerly and rain outside.  This means that for those who manage it, they can get through their sessions easier - no waiting for equipment, less people packing out the spin classes, which means you might even get to sleep in for 5 minutes longer as a result!

Improved mood...

Winter can take a toll on your mood - the lack of sunlight (getting to work in the dark and leaving in the dark), the cold weather and rain/hail can make you feel a little down.  Exercise on the other hand is a surefire way to boost your mood.  It releases endorphins which are essentially a feel-good hormone.  So a quick workout on your own, a group fitness session, or an hour with your personal trainer might be just the ticket to get you back to a happy place!

So there you have it, 3 quick reasons to get your workouts in over winter.  It can be tough to get started, but once you are in the habit it is well worth it.  If you have questions or want to come along to one of our group sessions or book a personal training sessions just get in touch and I will do my best to answer any questions you may have.
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