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Fall into Fitness: Transitioning Your Workout to Colder Days

It’s that time of year when the air turns crisp and the temperatures start to drop. The allure of outdoor workouts is alive and well for those looking for fresh air, but some may hesitate to continue working out during cold weather.

Senior man doing exercise in park in fall
Photo by Barbara Olsen

Here are some ways to modify your outdoor workouts to stay safe and prepared.

Layer Up – wear several layers of lightweight clothing to keep warm. It’s easy to remove layers as you get warmed up. 

Warm up – spend a few extra minutes indoors to warm up the muscles and get the blood flowing. One of our favorite ways to warm up is using the Tiger Tail 18” Roller. Roll each major muscle group for 20 – 30 seconds followed by dynamic stretching will get you ready for your workout.

Hydration – Don’t let the cold fool you! Cold air can dry you out, so it’s crucial to stay hydrated. Drink water before, during, and after your workout.

Try a new activity – Snow (if you live in the great white north) allows you to try new winter workouts such as cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. Check out your local sports store to rent equipment or take a lesson.

Woman Cross Country Skiing in the Forest
Photo by Simon Berger

If you can’t work out in the great outdoors during cold weather, take advantage of exercising indoors. Here are some of our favorites.

Indoor Cycling – Grab your water bottle and towel and hop on a stationary bike or an indoor bike class at your favorite workout facility. Indoor cycling is a great way to burn calories and work your leg muscles.

Active Recovery – Cold winter days are a great time to grab your favorite Tiger Tail tool to roll out and stretch muscles. Rolling can break down muscle tension and help improve flexibility and range of motion.  You can also incorporate this into your post-workout routine to help with muscle soreness and recovery.

Yoga — Practicing yoga improves flexibility and strength and can relieve stress. Classes are available at your local yoga studio or online.

Circuit Training — Set up a quick circuit at home that includes bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, and pushups. Fill in with cardio bursts, such as jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, and your favorite dance moves.

Man on an Exercise Bike at the Gym
Photo by Ivan Samkov

Stay hydrated, warm up before your workout, and cool down afterward. The Tiger Tail 18” roller is the perfect muscle care tool for warming up and cooling down.

For more information on our awesome muscle care tools, visit www.tigertailusa.com or email [email protected]

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JulieZuleger

Dr. Julie Zuleger has over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Strength, and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist, RYT-500 Yoga Instructor, and Human Movement Specialist. Julie promotes self-care using massage tools and stretching-based programs and teaches continuing education courses for yoga teachers, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning, fitness, and wellness professionals. Julie holds a PhD in Education and is the Director of Kinesiology and Education at Tiger Tail USA.