Wet Weather: Don’t Let it Dampen Your Motivation to Exercise

You can exercise when the weather is wet, all it takes is some planning. Here are some ideas to get you started:

- Shopping centre walks - Several shopping centres open early for morning walkers. It’s a great way to exercise while staying warm and dry. If you live in Brisbane, the City Council holds a number of shopping centre group walks through its GoneWalking program.

- Car parks and schools - There are lots of undercover car parks and sheltered areas, you just have to look for them. Make sure the area you choose is well lit and safe and try and team up with an exercise buddy.

- Resistance training – You can do this at home with a theraband or with household items such as cans and phonebooks.

- Hit the pool – Most public swimming pools are heated in the cooler months. Try walking laps in the pool – it’s just as beneficial as walking outside but without the impact on your hips and knees.

- Wear some waterproof gear - Don’t let the rain stop you from going outside. Just remember to take care not to slip on wet surfaces and be sure to get changed straight after you exercise to avoid getting cold.

And of course there’s your local gym. You can try a variety of cardio equipment including treadmills and exercise bikes.

In summary, exercise can be done anywhere for little or no money, it makes you feel great and it helps you lose weight. So don’t let the wet weather dampen your spirits - get out there and exercise!

Exercise Your Way Through Winter

As we start to feel that cool crisp change in the air and with the morning and evening drawing closer together, motivation levels and regular exercise compliance can start to dwindle. Keeping enthusiasm, motivation and exercise levels high for the next few months can be easy with plenty of options to stay out of the cold and be safe with less sunlight and shorter days. There are many benefits of regular exercise, in addition to weight loss and management; it will help keep you fighting fit and healthy with a stronger immune system, therefore limiting the amount of coughs and colds that you may pick up during this time of the year. Below are four strategies to help maintain your levels of exercise over the next few months.

DVD, Wifit and I-Phone applications

With the developments in technology, there are no more excuses!! These devices are a great alternative in the cooler months as they can increase your heart-rate and can provide an overall body workout while in the comfort of your own home. On your I-Phone there are options ranging from yoga and running to resistance training and many more depending on your interests. So start searching on that I-Phone today!!