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Summer is the time when many of us
are especially active, but it’s just as cool
to keep moving when the weather’s not
so hot. In fact, it won’t just help you get
or stay fit. It may help you ward off the
winter blues—a common condition that
leads some people to feel depressed and
fatigued when the seasons change and the
days get colder and darker.
So what should you be doing? Whatever
you and your family enjoy! There are lots
of possibilities, and many don’t cost a lot.
Here are some ideas to get you thinking.
INDOOR OPTIONS:
•
Meet a friend at the mall and walk as
you talk.
The 4 types
of exercise
References: See page 7
•
Make use of that treadmill or exercise
bike that’s been gathering dust, or
look into joining a gym.
•
Head to a community center and
shoot some hoops.
OUTDOOR OPTIONS:
•
Rake the yard, chop some wood, or
shovel snow.
•
Rent snowshoes or cross-country
skis, and explore a nearby trail
or park.
•
Take the family sledding. Going
down the hill is easy, but the hike
back up can be a workout.
References: See page 7
Winter
weather
workouts
ENDURANCE
Keeps heart, lungs, and
circulatory system healthy—
improving overall fitness.
BALANCE
Improves posture and stability
and helps prevent falls.
STRENGTH
Builds stronger muscles to
support body movement.
FLEXIBILITY
Stretches muscles to help the
body stay limber.
selecthealth.org| Winter 2016 | Total Fitness
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seasonal health