Winter Activities In Decorah And Exercise
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The document summarizes a study examining winter recreational opportunities and facilities in Decorah, Iowa. A survey of 90 Luther College students found that outdoor exercise decreases significantly in winter, with only 14.5% exercising outdoors 3+ times per week. While indoor exercise increases in winter, the community offers many outdoor activities like hockey, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. However, organized leagues and activities are more common in summer. The main barrier to winter exercise according to the survey was weather conditions.
![Assessment of Winter Recreational Opportunities & Facilities in Decorah Iowa Flannery Cerbin, Taylor Hammrich, Kristen Johnson, Lindsay Menke Luther College Psychology of Health and Illness ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],References Beighle, Aaron. “Seasonality in Children’s Pedometer-Measured Physical Activity Levels.” Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. . FindArticles.com. 04 Dec. 2008. Kolata, Gina. “Too Cold to Exercise? Try Another Excuse.” The New York Times 17 January 2008. Myers, PhD, Johnathan. "Exercise and Cardiovascular Health." American Heart Association, Inc e2 107 (2007). Noakes, Timothy. (1991). Lore of Running. Human Kinetics Publishers. Walter, Claire. “Myths About cold-Weather Exercise Are, Well, Myths.” Nordic Walking USA 19 January 2008. Photos by: Flannery Cerbin Acknowledgements We would like to thank those who helped us with our project: Dr. Loren Toussaint, Rick Edwards, Teresa Wiemerslage, Dave Harold, Ann Mansfield, Decorah Bicycles & Oneota River Cycles. Figure 2. Factors that prevent Luther College students from exercising regularly during the winter season. Measures Please circle the answer/s which best apply to you How often do you exercise outdoors during the summer? 0 days per week 1-2 days per week 3-5 days per week 5-7 days per week How often do you exercise indoors during the summer? 0 days per week 1-2 days per week 3-5 days per week 5-7 days per week How often do you exercise outdoors during the winter? 0 days per week 1-2 days per week 3-5 days per week 5-7 days per week How often do you exercise indoors during the winter? 0 days per week 1-2 days per week 3-5 days per week 5-7 days per week Which of the following outdoor winter activities do you participate in? Hockey/ice skating Biking Sledding Snow shoeing Downhill skiing Running Cross country skiing Broom ball Walking Other _______________ Which of the following outdoor winter activities would you like to participate in? Same selection as previous question What prevents you from exercising regularly during the winter? Accessibility (can’t afford costs of exercise equipment) Motivation (would rather be doing something else, don’t see the benefits, etc) Equipment (unfamiliar with how to use exercise equipment, no exercise equipment available, etc.) Time (can’t fit exercise into routine, scheduling conflicts with the hours of public exercise facilities or sports leagues, etc) Lack of transportation Physical Disability Weather Conditions (extreme cold, ice, hail, wind, etc) Other________________ What prevents you from exercising regularly during the summer? Same selection as previous question Figure 1 . Percentage of Luther College students and frequency in which they exercise outdoor in the winter](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/winter-activities-in-decorah-and-exercise-1231862766138146-3/85/Winter-Activities-In-Decorah-And-Exercise-1-320.jpg)
