Spring into Action
The stream at Hobb’s Woods in Fond du Lac, WI.
Winter is ending and Spring is right around the corner! I know the calendar has said Spring since March 20th, but the snow and cold have not allowed spring to push its warm air and buds out!
It is time to switch your exercise routine from winter and spring into action! If you were indoors at a gym or enjoying outdoor sports like skiing, snow shoeing or winter hikes; you might need to change up your cardio as well as your strengthening routines. It’s good to change it up and give your body variety, and a break from any one thing. A winter snowshoe excursion can now become a mountain biking adventure. An ice clawed winter hike can now become a backpacking search for signs of spring verses visiting ice sculptures on waterfalls.
Many parks have great trails with changes in incline to push your heart rate, and even stairs in some! The ones below are from Copper Falls State Park. Hobb’s Woods as picture above is full of wildflowers, hiking trails, bridges and streams to enjoy as you get in steps in and enjoy the outdoors during the spring. If you’re interested in some fun ways to exercise using the stairs, email me! I’d love to chat with you and help you with a workout.
The American Heart Association has a great handout on making every move count. This is a clip from American Heart activity handout.
Baby steps over time can create a new habit and lifestyle!
For a copy of this complete infographic, click here… Print it off and post it as a reminder to be active! Every bit counts! Make your activity fun and do what matches your current fitness level. Start small to create the habit and make it a lifestyle and take your activity from winter to spring!
I also have a great April challenge, the Spring Fitness Bingo Challenge…each day you learn a new exercise so that by the end of the challenge you have a completely new routine for spring!
Instructions, gifs and videos for each exercise are part of the challenge!
For more ways to add activity to your life, visit heart.org/movemore . The American Heart Association has great resources and ideas. Like getting active, staying motivated, and walking.
Our local park, Lakeside park has exercise equipment in the park that you can use for free to get fit outdoors!
If you need some help setting a goal and accountability to stick to it, I’m here to be your ally! Health Coaching is available.
I’m a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach! NBC-HWC, and I’d love to hear about YOU and your goals!