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Health coach Gunjan Taneja believes winter is the perfect time to start your fitness journey. Why? Because your metabolism naturally stays higher to keep the body extra warm, which leads to faster fat loss. In an Instagram post, she added that your appetite is better, and your body also recovers faster, making it the perfect time to consume protein-rich foods. So, instead of waiting for summer, Taneja recommends building your base now as the weather supports your discipline.
When temperatures drop, it’s easy to trade your morning jog for an extra hour under the blanket. But staying active in winter is key to maintaining energy, immunity, and mental health.
Ismit Tyagi, physiotherapist, Columbia Asia Hospital, agreed with Taneja, adding that peak winters last for approximately two months in India, and if, during this time, a person decreases the amount of exercise time, then it doesn’t really make a difference. But if they stop exercising altogether and break their routine, then they need to start from scratch.
“This is because the body needs reconditioning. It has also been proven that exercising regularly keeps many non-communicable diseases at bay,” he said.
Quitting exercising can lead to high risk for loss in muscle mass, loss of endurance, weight gain, depression, and blood sugar, along with the bones becoming fragile, and insomnia in some cases. “Also, a sharp rise in blood pressure and blood glucose level can be experienced, which can lead to complications in people with diabetes or high blood pressure,” he said.
Tyagi shared some easy strategies to start working out in winter:
Sign up for social workout campaigns: Join group yoga classes or other group workout sessions to burn off calories with your pals. It can make a difference and keep you motivated for a healthy lifestyle.
Challenge yourself: Set a goal for yourself. It can be a monthly or weekly target. It will help you keep a track of your exercise routine.
Train at home: If you think working out at home makes you feel lazier, then you must rethink your strategy. From free online tutorials to podcasts and subscription-based smartphone applications, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Choose a warm kit: No weather is bad if you have the right outfit for a workout. Base layers, gloves, headbands can be useful for providing that extra warmth.
Mix it up: Variety is the key when it comes to enjoying exercise. So break your days into different kinds of workout according to your body type.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
