A few days ago I decided to take a walk in the snow to change things up and spend a little time outdoors.  After all, it was a balmy 20 degrees – pretty warm compared to last weeks minus 20 degree temps.

While I love spending time in the outdoors, I would prefer to be walking on a beach right now, but that’s wishful thinking.  So I bundled up and went walking through a wooded area nearby.  Its kind of a “cool” experience walking through the snow with almost no noise to be heard.

Walking up and down hills in the snow is a pretty good workout, especially when you’re 240 lbs.  Despite the relatively cold weather I had a pretty good sweat going by the time I finished.  So I got my cardio in without the need for a long, boring walk on the treadmill.

Not saying that treadmills are bad, but there’s a reason that many end up collecting dust or as a clothes hanger in someone’s basement. Bottom line – find something to do that you enjoy or at least tolerate.

For a look at one of my recent winter workouts involving flex bands and sandbags, check out these videos.

Get moving!

Brian

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