![]() If you have access to a staircase, just doing ten minutes up and down provides unbelievable levels of cardio. I always encourage clients to make training fit into their lifestyle, so using where they live is a great place to start. Short, regular exercise is actually more effective than just doing an hour’s run once a week. I always tell my clients that even if you only fit in ten minutes in a day, it all adds up & will be worth doing. An added bonus is it can also make it safer to be outdoors after dark too. The extra company & accountability can keep you motivated which can be helpful as the weather gets wetter & colder & generally less appealing. If you usually exercise alone, now might be a good time to join a running club, group sport get- together with some mates, or find a running partner to team up with. Adjust your route if necessary, sticking to well lit streets & populated pavements & avoid dark or quiet back streets or cut-throughs where possible. If you cycle, you’ll need to check you’ve got the best lights & reflectors in place. Moving reflective strips on your joints are easier for motorists to see & gauge distance. Layers are vital! A head torch, weather-proof footwear, activewear with reflector strips, or a few hi-vis accessories should make you see, & be seen better. Remember to winterise your kit & equipment if you’re still keen on heading outdoors. Gymspin ambassador, Nike trainer, Group Exercise instructor, PT & former professional sprinter, Courtney Fearon* weighs in with his best work out tips for shorter days. For those who like to exercise outdoors, as the days & nights draw in it can be especially challenging. Without these options it can be harder to find the time to work out. Those early daylight hours are great for squeezing in a workout before breakfast, early meetings or the school run, while lighter evenings mean you can still head out after work.
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