Pauly Rockey
The Hawk-Eye

With the dark, cold winter days coming, it’s difficult to remind yourself that your body needs care. As an athlete myself, I understand that it’s challenging during the winter months to get up from bed and keep moving forward. The mornings are cold and dry, making beds extra warm and comfortable. The sun is barely ever out which may make it hard to get yourself to workout outside or even go to the gym.

According to Dr. Mike’s Walk in Clinics, “Regular physical activity helps in maintaining good health, regardless of the season. During winter, it becomes even more important due to the tendency to lead a more sedentary lifestyle. Staying active helps combat the potential negative effects of this inactivity, including weight gain, reduced cardiovascular fitness, and even seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during the colder months.”

As soon as you wake up, chug a glass of water. This should instantly increase your energy levels. The cold weather makes us forget our bodies need to stay hydrated. Starting off a day with drinking water, helps create the habit of drinking throughout the day which bodies will need to increase their working out performance. Water is the key to fueling your muscles.

“When we exercise, our bodies release endorphins, chemicals in the brain that help improve mood and reduce stress. This can be especially beneficial in winter, when people may experience feelings of lethargy or sadness. Exercise also helps maintain a healthy immune system, which is integral during flu season,” says Dr. Mike’s Walk In Clinics.

Working out during the winter benefits the human body. Anything to do to get up and help the body is a step towards achieving the downfall of laziness and the uprise of strength. Some ideas can be going for a walk, searching up a fun workout on YouTube, eating a balanced diet with the nutrients you need, or finding a friend with the same goals as you to stay in shape.

During the winter months most fall into a mental block where they feel they cannot do anything. Getting up and moving your body for a little bit everyday can help you get out of the depression hole you crawled into. Set goals to reach during the winter to achieve being the best person on the inside and outside you can be.