Temperatures are dropping, the first snowflakes have already fallen, scarves are coming out of the wardrobe… Winter is well and truly settling in. But we know what you’re thinking: the return of the cold is the perfect excuse to put exercise on hold for a while! Not so fast, ladies. If you want to stick with your anti-cellulite routine, you need to keep moving, even in winter. To help you do just that, here are 4 sports that are perfect for this time of year.
Strength training at home
Strength training, or muscle conditioning, is an excellent way to complement your anti-cellulite routine. It works different areas of the body and lets you pick the ones you’d most like to focus on. You can do it at home, using just your bodyweight if you’re a beginner, or adding weights or a resistance band if you’re more experienced. Working out in your living room is the perfect way to dodge the winter chill!
Aquatic sports — perfect when it’s cold outside
We can’t say it enough: aquatic sports are ideal for keeping on the move, and that goes for winter too! All indoor pools are pleasantly heated, so you can slip into your swimsuit without a second thought, switch up your workouts and take some time for yourself.
Pilates
Pilates is a gentle activity that lets you move at your own pace, making it a natural fit for your winter sports routine. Practised indoors, it suits all fitness levels and ages. Its slow, controlled movements, paired with focused breathing, engage the deep abdominal, back and postural muscles. It’s a lovely way to stay active and unwind all winter long, without braving the cold!
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Swedish gymnastics
Last but not least, Swedish gymnastics rounds out our list of perfect winter sports. If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the time! A blend of strength training, fitness and Pilates, Swedish gymnastics is practised in a group setting, in a studio, guided by a coach who leads the movements to upbeat music. Accessible to everyone, it can easily find its place in your anti-cellulite routine.
Another option: keep up your usual outdoor routine!
If you love outdoor sports like running, there’s absolutely no reason to stop during winter. That said, a few precautions will help your body maintain its temperature and avoid injury:
- When exercising outside in the cold, dress in layers with workout-appropriate clothing that retains warmth while wicking away sweat.
- Pay special attention to your extremities (hands, head, feet) — that’s where body heat escapes!
- Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty, as cold weather speeds up dehydration.
- Eat enough to fuel your body with the energy it needs for the effort ahead.
- Take the time to warm up properly before exercising to prepare your body.
With these winter-friendly sports to keep you active, you’ve got no excuse to put your routine on hold, ladies!
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