{"id":1227,"date":"2023-08-09T12:53:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discountsforcarers.com\/blog\/?p=1227"},"modified":"2023-08-09T13:06:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T12:06:59","slug":"keeping-yourself-active-during-winter-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discountsforcarers.com\/blog\/keeping-yourself-active-during-winter-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Active in Winter – Tips for Carers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wondering how to stay active in winter? As the festivities end and a new year arrives, many of us start to think about getting fit and achieving our fitness goals. But it can be challenging to find the time and energy to stay active in winter. Especially with dark mornings and evenings making you want to stay home instead of heading off to that class at the gym after a long day of caring for others.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, exercise is an excellent way to boost your endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the body, improving your focus and mental health.\u00a0 An example of this is when you\u2019ve done a big workout or been for a run, the feeling afterward often feels \u00a0\u201cecstatic\u201d. Even though your body may feel sore, you will feel better about yourself for doing it. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are here to make sure you don\u2019t lose motivation and to give you tips on how to stay active in winter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Count Your Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who didn\u2019t get a Fitbit or an Apple Watch for Christmas? The NHS advice is that we do 10,000 steps a day which sounds like a big target. A good way to keep on track of your fitness is to try and keep to that target of 10,000 steps a day. If you can\u2019t get outside then try and do some laps around the house or up and down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take part in a 30-day challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good way to stay focused and to keep on track of your fitness is by following a 30-day challenge or creating your own. Can\u2019t think of any? Well here are some of our favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n