As the holidays wind down, decor gets put away, and the weather gets colder and drearier, it’s common to feel the urge to curl up and hibernate. However, embracing physical activity during the colder months can bring about numerous benefits that can make this season more enjoyable.
- Boost Your Mood: Regular exercise releases endorphins, those feel-good hormones that can help combat the winter blues. Whether it’s a brisk walk in a winter wonderland or a cozy indoor Pilates session, moving your body can instantly uplift your spirits. As Joseph Pilates once said, “Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
- Keep Energy Levels Up: Staying active is essential for maintaining your energy levels. You might begin to feel sluggish and unmotivated, but with the right exercise routine, you can keep that pep in your step and accomplish more throughout the day.
- Strengthen Your Immune System: Regular physical activity can boost your immune system, helping you ward off seasonal illnesses like the flu and colds. It’s a great way to stay healthy and enjoy the season to the fullest.
- Creates Opportunities for Sunshine and Community: With all of the benefits listed above, movement can help give us the energy to find the sunshine when we can, thus improving our energy and mood even more and creating a positive feedback loop! Additionally, moving out in the world, be in on a walk or in Pilates, helps us see our friends, family, and community members, therefore strengthening bonds and uplifting our spirits!
