by Dan | Nov 20, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
Once the winter storm left the snow, then things calmed down pretty well. It was a huge difference out at the lake. Relatively calm today, but very cold. It is on days like this when you have to make adjustments to your exercise routine. I decided to work out inside today and rode the bike. I did my exercise outside later moving snow.
Mother Nature can at least make is look really pretty out…a day after it was pretty ugly outside. When we live here, we take the good with the bad. Looking forward to some better temperatures again as the week goes on, and maybe a lot of this snow may be gone then. Dare to dream!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1515
by Dan | Nov 19, 2011 | Exercise, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
Sarah and I managed to get outside early this AM to go for our run before it really started snowing. We had only a few flakes at the start, then started getting a little heavier as we went, but didn’t really start coming until after we were done. We just had to put up with the wind. Here is what it is doing outside now. The wind is blowing pretty good, and you can see the contrast of what the snow is doing against the window section on the left versus the screened section on the right. Hopefully after today, the snow won’t last long as it is supposed to get close to the 40’s as the week goes, and the high 40’s by Thanksgiving. Yeah! Have a good weekend, and stay safe.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1514
by Dan | Nov 17, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
The temperatures are definitely dropping! It was kind of cold running this AM. Ice is beginning to develop on the lake, and we are supposed to get snow on saturday. I wanted to make sure to get out and run today, and will again tomorrow. Even though it is cold, it is still easier to be out with no snow or ice. This is where you really have to start with some self-motivation to get yourself to go out and exercise. You still have the option of being inside, but I like getting out and being able to look around. The bike paths are still clear yet, so I am going to use as long as I can. Maybe I will see you out there yet. The temperature may be dropping, but you need to keep your will power climbing. Hang in there, and again, KEEP MOVING!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1512
by Dan | Nov 13, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
With the weather starting to turn cold, you can still exercise outside, you just need to have the right gear on. Here, I am an underarmour beenie hat on that helps keep moisture off of my head when I am sweating, and helps to cut down on wind penetration.
The jacket is a goretex jacket, which when it is cold, and especially middle of winter, I won’t go outside to exercise without it. It blocks the wind, yet breathes, so when I am sweating, it helps keep the mosture off of me to prevent staying cold. The mittens I have on are also goretex, and keeps them very warm.
The winter tights work well to about 20 degrees, then the goretex pants go on, for the same reason as with the jacket.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is dress in layers, and have the base layer that is next to your skin be of a material that will help keep the moisture off of your skin: underarmour, polypropylene…not cotton, as this keeps you cold and holds the moisture against your skin, so you lose heat faster.
Remember, you can still exercise outside when it is cold, either running or walking, but you need to be smart, and dress appropriately.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1508
by Dan | Nov 10, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Well, with the wind picking up, and the temperature dropping, the leaves off the trees, the signs of Winter are approaching. Does it mean you have to stop exercising? NO! But it does mean you have to start making some accomodations, and being smarter about what you are going to do for exercise, and where. Right now, I just have to dress more appropriately, but I am still thrilled I don’t have to contend wtih snow yet. So, there are some good points afterall.
I will be the first to admit, it is not as motivating to go out when it is cold, and your usual routes/path are not as interesting to look at. So, start being creative. What are you going to do different as we approach this Winter season? Sitting on our butts is not a good choice. I think it may be time to once again have some posts about more appropriate clothing to be wearing, and how we can handle the cold better. Plus, as usual, just trying to keep us all motivated to keep moving. Enjoy the next few days. We are supposed to get us to the mid 50’s yet, so take advantage. Keep moving, and enjoy the weekend.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1505
by Dan | Oct 20, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
There is definitely a chill in the air this week with the weather change. The leaves are close to all being off the trees. Today ended up colder, but no wind, so it actually did not feel too bad outside running/walking today. It is so much more enjoyable to be outside yet, especially when the winds are calm.
Even with the leaves all coming off, and winter starting to approach, the view of things can still really be enjoyable. Enjoy these days being out yet. Before too long it will be dark when we go in to work in the morning, and dark when we come home. Enjoy the days before the snow comes. Have a good weekend coming up.!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1484
