This week winter begins, evenings come very early. Because of shorter days, keeping up with your energy and fitness routines can be challenging. But staying active is still achievable and essential for your well-being.
Quick tips to help you keep up your routines this time of year
Adjust Your Timing Try moving workouts to mornings or lunch breaks to enjoy natural light. Early activity boosts your mood and energy for the whole day!
Set a Cozy Home Routine Create a simple at-home workout setup. Warm lighting, yoga mats, and easy-to-follow routines can help keep you motivated without the hassle of heading out in the dark.
Buddy Up Make it social! Partnering with a friend or joining a virtual class can keep you accountable and make the workout time fly by.
Staying active keeps your energy up and supports mental wellness, too! Baylor University cautions the long-term impact in your exercise habits if you stop your regular routine in its article: Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine “When you stop the activity, you likely extinguish the habit faster than you built it. It is crucial to maintain an exercise habit by blocking out some time for it daily.”
For most of us, shorter days can be a struggle, but if you are more vulnerable to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), learn more:
• An Adult Child of Addiction’s Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
• SAD Prevention: Ease The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder
