It’s Kira-Leigh here, wow the cold snap has well and truly come in the last weeks!
Starting to have your niggles flare up?
Do achy joints plague you during the coldest months?
Does it seem like your knees, hips, and ankles feel sore whenever the temp drops below 16 degrees?
It's NOT your imagination! Winter weather - especially cold - can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to get moving.
If you are looking for some quick winter joint pain relief at home read below:
KEEP MOVING
How ‘basic’ you might say?? I know, I know BUT hear me out!!
Think of your body like a well-oiled machine or outdoor tap - the LESS movement, the tighter/stiffer/less efficient it gets!!
Meaning it is WAYYY harder to start it up, get that tap to move!!
So think of any little movement like you are fueling your own body one step at a time!
FIND A BUDDY
The best way to stay on track is to find a movement you love and share it with a pattern - this is a way better accountability version of an alarm clock ;)
Then you can both count on each other to keep yourself moving during winter!
WARM UP INSIDE, THEN HEAD OUTSIDE
Trust me that first step outside is the WORST in winter! But one easy way to get around this is to warm up inside, BEFORE heading out. Do some star jumps, marching on the spot, squats or stretches.
Then you & your body will be warm before heading outside!
MAKE IT A DATE
We all love spending time with loved ones. Why not make it an outdoor activity?
Not every date has to involve dinner & a movie ;)
Maybe turn it into a coffee and a walk to breakfast instead!
SCHEDULE EXERCISES LIKE AN IMPORTANT MEETING
When we get busy - whether it be kids, family or work - it’s easy to drop off things that take time and effort - often exercise is the first thing to go!
But exercise not only is an AMAZING stress reliever - but a free pain medication - the more your body moves and is nourished the less pain it will have!!
Make a point by adding exercise into your schedule on a regular basis in winter and stick to it
SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING
Now you may not be able to commit to a 3 hour hike or 7 sessions a week inside a gym BUT don’t let that get you down!
Remember that your body will thank you for any little bit of movement it gets.
Maybe it's 5 minutes stretching in front of the TV, parking further away at the shops and walking or taking your dog out for a second walk in 1 day!
Now is the time to find something that motivates you to keep moving. We love seeing in-studio our clients adding MORE classes to their memberships and booking their sessions in advance for the next few months!!
Solidifying routine, accountability and keeping their body healthy and happy <3
Give these 6 tips a go over the next couple of days!
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