Dan Jey offers a few tips for those looking to keep fit during the cool winter months.

1. 7 I D E A S F O R W I N T E R F I T N E S S
D A N J E Y

2. N O O N E W A N T S T O G O O U T S I D E
W H E N T H E T E M P E R A T U R E
P L U M M E T S .
As a result, most people tend to get less exercise during
the cooler seasons than they would during summer and
fall. But all is not lost; opportunities to keep up a fitness
plan arise even during the coolest months. Here, I outline
just a few of them. Enjoy!

3. I C E S K A T I N G
Ice skating is a fun winter sport
that you can take up with your
friends. As an aerobic exercise, you
can be sure to get a good workout
during a trip to your local rink. To
get the most out of the activity,
consider switching between
forward- and backward-skating, or
break up your even pace with
periodic “sprints” across the rink.

4. I N D O O R S P O R T S
Some sports are accessible
regardless of whether the weather
outside is rainy, sunny, or snowy.
There are many types of indoor
sports that one can play, including
basketball, racquetball, and various
swim or yoga classes. Join a team
or sign up at your local gym to take
advantage of indoor classes and
exercises during the winter
months.

5. I N D O O R W A L K I N G
Even the most boring corporate
buildings offer ample opportunity
for exercise. Try taking the stairs
instead of the elevator when you
head to work, or visit the mall for
an hour or more. You might be
surprised at the workout you get
by walking and climbing all of a
shopping center’s levels.

6. H O M E W O R K O U T V I D E O S
There are many workout videos
available on DVD, YouTube, and health
channels that help weatherbound
people stay active indoors. Search
online for aerobic workout routines
and make a point of using them at
least three times per week to get the
most out of indoor exercise. It may
help to have some workout props such
as weights, stability ball, and
resistance bands on-hand if you plan
to do classes like yoga or pilates
indoors.

7. J O G G I N G I N P L A C E
Multitasking is the key to indoor
fitness success. Try jogging or
skipping in place while watching
television or listening to your
favorite podcast. This workout is
similar to using the treadmill at
the gym. If you want to spice up
your routine, consider adding
squats or pushups to your workout
during commercials.

8. D A N C I N G
It may seem silly, but playing your
favorite upbeat songs and dancing
for twenty minutes can be a great
way to slip a workout into an
otherwise busy day, especially as it
can be done while you cook dinner
or wait for laundry to finish.

9. S T A I R C L I M B I N G
If you have stairs at home, you can
use them to exercise. Walk or run
up and down the stairs for several
minutes for a high intensity cardio
workout. At work and in public
places choose to use the stairs
rather than the elevator to work
your leg muscles.

10. For more information on Dan and his work, visit
DanJey.org
T H A N K Y O U !