Baby, it's getting cold outside... But that won't stop you! Cold weather can make staying in seem like the easiest choice, but all the benefits of outside activity remain even when the temperatures drop.
A few different ideas of how to stay active and how to best prepare for comfort in cold temps can make all the difference!
IDEAS TO STAY ACTIVE OUTSIDE DURING WINTER WEATHER
- Go for a walk or a hike. Even on cold days, getting some fresh air and sunlight can be invigorating. Just be sure to dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear.
- Try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. These activities are great for a full-body workout and can be enjoyed in a variety of snowy landscapes.
- Go ice skating. This is a fun way to get some exercise and enjoy the winter weather, plus ice skating is a great workout for both overall cardio and targeting muscle groups like quads. By taping up before your workout, you can reduce muscle soreness by 50%!
- Build a snowman or have a snowball fight. These activities are not only fun, but they also provide some light exercise.
- Go for a swim. Many indoor pools offer open swim times, so you can enjoy the benefits of swimming even when it's cold outside.
- Try a winter sport like ice hockey or curling. These sports are great ways to stay active and have fun with friends or family.
- Go to a gym or fitness center. Many gyms and fitness centers offer a variety of indoor exercise options, such as cardio machines, weight machines, and group fitness classes.
With a little creativity and preparation, winter weather doesn't have to be a barrier to your fitness goals!
Written by KT Tape Team
The KT Tape Team is a collective of passionate experts in kinesiology, sports medicine, athletic training, and fitness innovation. United by a mission to empower movement and recovery, the team brings together decades of experience working with athletes—from elite professionals to weekend warriors—across a wide range of sports and activity levels. Through rigorous research, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and feedback from real users, KT Tape has developed a line of products trusted around the world for pain relief, support for injuries, athletic recovery, and empowering movement. Whether it's developing application guides, supporting major sporting events, or advancing the science of movement, the KT Tape Team is committed to helping people stay active, recover effectively, and perform at their best. KT Tape isn’t just a product—it’s a movement, and the team behind it is here to support yours.
