Sports in the Winter for a Healthier You Even people who make staying fit a priority, tend to make it less of a priority in the wintertime, especially for those living in the colder states. It can be hard to drag yourself to the gym when there’s a couple of feet of snow, iced roads and biting temperatures waiting for you outside. However, remaining active year-round is something that we need to do. And there are plenty of winter sports to keep you moving and keep you having fun. You don’t have to be super athletic either. Most anyone can participate in the winter sports listed below. Skiing Cross Country Cross country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is one of the best winter sports for people who want to stay fit. It’s a great sport for a few reasons. For starters, it is very low impact and you don’t need any special skills to be able to do it. If you can walk, you can cross country ski. Because just about anyone can cross country ski, the whole family can go skiing and the whole family unit can get fit together.
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It’s also great because while it is a relatively simple and easy sport, it burns an impressive amount of calories. You get a complete body work when you strap on your cross country skis. You’ll work every muscle in your body. Because cross country skiing requires balance, it is also a stealth way to get your core engaged and make it stronger.
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Sledding Okay, maybe you don’t have access to the type of tracks that professional bobsledders use. But you can still get a great workout with regular sledding, or Tobogganing as they call it in the northern parts of the country. The key to getting the best workout when sledding is finding the biggest sled hill you can. You don’t get much exercise by actually sledding, it’s climbing the hills that helps you stay fit. Sledding is similar to skiing in that it is also low impact and inclusive to all skill levels. It’s also another sport that the whole family can join in on and have fun. I chose these two sports for those reasons. Fun is the main ingredient in staying fit. When a sport is fun, it encourages you do it more often. You get more exercise because it doesn’t even feel like you’re exercising. Even though it may be hard to face the harsh winters months, you need to get outside and exercise. Sunlight is very important and a lack of sun has been shown to cause depression and other disorders. Getting outside to play sports in the winter will not only keep you physical fit but mentally fit as well.