Sport even in winter
Published on 28 February 2023
Category : Improve
Winter can be a tough time for outdoor sports activities, but there are plenty of options for keeping fit! Enjoy your pool, spa or sauna in all seasons with these simple activities:
Winter can be a tough time for outdoor sports activities, but there are plenty of options for keeping fit! Enjoy your pool, spa or sauna in all seasons with these simple activities:
Here are our top 5 activities to keep fit despite the winter temperatures:
- Swimming: indoors or outdoors for the brave. Swimming is an excellent exercise for working the whole body and improving fitness. Swimming can provide an alternative to outdoor activities in the colder months.
- Aqua-gym: this is a great way to burn calories and tone muscles while enjoying the pool. There are pool bikes that can be placed in the water. All you have to do is turn on some upbeat music and let the rhythm take you for a 30-minute workout.
- Relaxing in a spa: taking a hot bath will help your muscles relax and reduce your stress. It's the perfect way to stay fit and mentally healthy.
- Sauna: improves blood circulation and removes toxins from your body. Your body is subjected to high heat which will allow you to relax and increase your heart rate without moving. It is a good exercise to relieve stress and relax after a long day.
- Swimming against the current: can be done in your own pool with a suitable system. It is a great way to stimulate your blood circulation, strengthen your muscles and burn as many calories as possible. There are 3 main benefits to doing this activity:
- Improved physical condition: muscle strengthening, calorie burning and weight loss
- Stimulation of blood circulation: increase in heart rate
- Muscle relaxation: depending on the power you select