Snowbirds are probably one of the most fit conscious people in society. They have learned to move and have fun moving. Here are some ideas for staying fit even when the weather is -20 degrees.
Would you like to have fun staying fit and make it a game? You cannot change the weather, so instead of resisting, use the cold weather to your advantage to get exercise, to burn calories and to improve your fitness. While your at it you will probably meet a few new friends and build existing relationships.Here are five fun and social ways to exercise in the cold.
==> #1: Have a snowman building challenge Bundle yourselves up and go for it. The work of rolling the snow, lifting the giant showballs and the constant up, down, and all around is a great workout. Create some challenges by having a contest for the biggest, most detailed, snow woman, or just make a whole crowd of snowmen. Plunge in take on the snow, you will get your walkway cleared, get exercise, and have a good time doing it. Be careful to not over do it. This is suppose to be fun.
==> #2: Host a Wii party
When it's snowing, freezing or foggy outside, bring the party home. Instead of working out in the cold, why not get your heart racing indoors with a Wii party instead?
You can do it just once, or make it a regular thing. Combine the Wii party with other physical activities to make it a workout for the whole group. ==> #3: Do the 100 Push-Up Challenge There's something about the number one hundred that's inherently appealing - especially when doing a challenge. That's one of the reasons why the 100 push-up challenge was created and one of the reasons so many people took it on. The 100 push-up challenge is a free online challenge you can take on. They provide a six-week training program designed to take you from where you are now to doing 100 push-ups. This challenge will help build your shoulder muscles, your biceps, your triceps, your chest muscles and even your back and buttock muscles. It's also quite an aerobic exercise and will give your cardiovascular system a good workout as well.
==> #4: The Speed House Cleaning Party Have a garage that hasn't been cleaned out in a couple years? Or an attic that needs rearranging? Or maybe you've been meaning to redecorate an area of the house for some time? Since you're going to be stuck in the house anyway, why not make a party out of it? Invite a bunch of your friends, bring some food, put on some music and have a house cleaning party. If it's a small area, you could do it with just the family.
==> #5: Play the game Twister. Twister is a fantastic social and physical game that really shines in winter. Invite a few of your friends over, put on some music, lay out the Twister map and let the games begin. Again, you can combine this Twister party with some of the other activities described here.These are some of the many ways you can use winter time to your advantage. Instead of exercising alone, use winter as an opportunity to get together with friends and work out together.
