MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Motoring
  • Video
MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Motoring
  • Video
Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic
Watch 0:10

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic

{headline}

{headline}

How To Tell If You're Lifting Too Light In The Gym

How To Tell If You're Lifting Too Light In The Gym

5 Fitness Experts Share Tips On How To Get Motivated To Exercise

5 Fitness Experts Share Tips On How To Get Motivated To Exercise

This Is How Long You Should Rest Between Sets, According To Science

This Is How Long You Should Rest Between Sets, According To Science

We Talk Fitness & Nutrition With One Of Australia's Fittest Rigs

We Talk Fitness & Nutrition With One Of Australia's Fittest Rigs

{headline}

{headline}

If You're Doing This After Exercise, You're Completely Ruining Your Gains

If You're Doing This After Exercise, You're Completely Ruining Your Gains

The 12 Best Activewear Pieces To Keep You Warm During Winter Workouts

The 12 Best Activewear Pieces To Keep You Warm During Winter Workouts

4 Ways to Tell If You're Cheating Yourself During Your Workouts

4 Ways to Tell If You're Cheating Yourself During Your Workouts

{headline}

{headline}

Win The Arms Race

Win The Arms Race

10 Fitness Instagram Accounts To Boost Your Motivation

10 Fitness Instagram Accounts To Boost Your Motivation

Adam Driver Is Jacked as Hell In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' and Here's How to Get His Body

Adam Driver Is Jacked as Hell In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' and Here's How to Get His Body

Build Upper Body Muscle With This Intense Pump

Build Upper Body Muscle With This Intense Pump

Biggest Loser Contestant Makes Incredible Transformation

Biggest Loser Contestant Makes Incredible Transformation

This Is The Single Best Lower Body Exercise For Men

This Is The Single Best Lower Body Exercise For Men

The 6 Best Back Exercises for You

The 6 Best Back Exercises for You

  1. Home
  2. Health

Why Working Out In Winter Will Help You Smash Your Fitness Goals

No excuses anymore - by Richard Kerrigan
  • 04 Jun 2018
Why Working Out In Winter Will Help You Smash Your Fitness Goals
Getty Images

It's frosty outside, and chances are you just want to hide under the covers and ditch your morning workout for an extra sleep-in.

But according to experts, doing something is better than doing nothing. And chances are your number of sessions are going to slip a little over winter but if you keep ticking over by the time spring comes around you'll be ready to step it up again rather than starting from scratch having let it all go over the colder months.

Founder of The Beach Life Fuel & Fitness 12 Week Plan Richard Kerrigan gives his reasons to why you should work out in winter, stay on top and make it a lifestyle that͛s easy to maintain.

1. The cooler air makes it easier to exercise without sweating too much so your body doesn't have to work as hard to self-regulate its temperature.

2. Strengthened mindset - If you can exercise throughout winter you are going to find training throughout the rest of the year much easier. Staying fit and healthy over winter can reduce the risk of coming down with flu.

3. The feeling of accomplishment when everyone else is hibernating and eating junk food is great - a boost in energy over a time where most are lazy and tired all the time.

4. Gyms are often empty, beaches and workout spots quiet.

Richard Kerrigan Running
Supplied

5. It's a great time of the year to wrap up warm and discover some new running trails. The winter light is incredible and you're often rewarded with some amazing sunrises and sunsets.

6. The seasonal food available allows you to try different dishes, such as hearty soups, nutritious broths and warm tasty salads - these dishes will compliment your training for a lean physique. 

7. You don't need to miss out on some of those indulgent meals over the weekend knowing you have exercised and eaten well during the week. You can afford to relax a little and enjoy yourself.

8. Whatever happens, you never ever regret a workout. You do however regret staying in bed and walking into work feeling drowsy and lethargic. It's a cycle we all know all too well. But winter will be gone in a flash so put in the hard work now and reap the rewards later.

  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Workout

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic
Watch 0:10

Bjornsson Deadlifted 1,026 pounds On The Elephant Bar To Win 2020 Arnold Classic

{headline}

{headline}

How To Tell If You're Lifting Too Light In The Gym

How To Tell If You're Lifting Too Light In The Gym

5 Fitness Experts Share Tips On How To Get Motivated To Exercise

5 Fitness Experts Share Tips On How To Get Motivated To Exercise

This Is How Long You Should Rest Between Sets, According To Science

This Is How Long You Should Rest Between Sets, According To Science

We Talk Fitness & Nutrition With One Of Australia's Fittest Rigs

We Talk Fitness & Nutrition With One Of Australia's Fittest Rigs

{headline}

{headline}

If You're Doing This After Exercise, You're Completely Ruining Your Gains

If You're Doing This After Exercise, You're Completely Ruining Your Gains

The 12 Best Activewear Pieces To Keep You Warm During Winter Workouts

The 12 Best Activewear Pieces To Keep You Warm During Winter Workouts

4 Ways to Tell If You're Cheating Yourself During Your Workouts

4 Ways to Tell If You're Cheating Yourself During Your Workouts

{headline}

{headline}

Win The Arms Race

Win The Arms Race

10 Fitness Instagram Accounts To Boost Your Motivation

10 Fitness Instagram Accounts To Boost Your Motivation

Adam Driver Is Jacked as Hell In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' and Here's How to Get His Body

Adam Driver Is Jacked as Hell In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' and Here's How to Get His Body

Build Upper Body Muscle With This Intense Pump

Build Upper Body Muscle With This Intense Pump

Biggest Loser Contestant Makes Incredible Transformation

Biggest Loser Contestant Makes Incredible Transformation

This Is The Single Best Lower Body Exercise For Men

This Is The Single Best Lower Body Exercise For Men

The 6 Best Back Exercises for You

The 6 Best Back Exercises for You

MensHealth
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe to Digital
  • Terms
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe to Digital
  • Terms
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Women's Health

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Men's Health

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now