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10 Tips for Exercising in Crappy Weather

The weather is cold, snowy and not at all good for an outdoor exerciser. What do you do? There are some easy, free (or cheap) ways to get your exercise even when the weather isn’t cooperating.

1. Does your employer have a gym? Often these are much more cost effective (and have a friendlier atmosphere) than larger gyms open to the general public.
2. Is there somewhere at work you can walk? If your office building is very large, you could easily get in a nice walk on your lunch break.
3. Walk around your house. Grab a small basket and move from room to room, picking up things that don’t belong and taking them to the room they do belong in. Do this for 15 or 20 minutes a day and you’ll get a walk AND pick up the house at the same time.
4. If you have stairs, start climbing them several times a day. Start at what feels comfortable and gradually increase your number of trips.
5. Go to the mall. It’s a great place to get in some walking. If you’re worried about shopping too much, leave your money at home.
6. Do housework the hard way. Sweep with a broom instead of a sweeper. Clean your bathroom floor with a rag instead of a mop. You’ll get in a little exercise, and you’ll likely do a better job on the cleaning as well.
7. Rent an exercise video. From aerobics to walking to kick-boxing, there are lots of videos you can get that will allow you to shape up. If you’re renting, then you won’t get stuck with one that’s too boring (or too hard or easy). This is also a great way to try a new routine without committing a lot of cash to it.
8. Walk/run in place. You can actually buy videos that are mostly walking in place, and it’s harder than it seems! If you’d rather, try jumping rope instead.
9. Buy a pair of dumbbells and use them to tone up.
10. If all else fails, pull on your favorite wool sweater and cap and go out anyway!