Six ways to stay in shape in winter


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The different seasons of the year bring with them unique benefits for the mind, body and our mood. It may be easier to wake up in the morning in the summer than to wake up in the winter, which is much harder to do. When it comes to exercise, motivating yourself on cold days to get out of your cozy, comfortable bed will be a task in itself. However, for those who aspire to lose weight and get back in shape, here is a motivation to keep exercising during the winter season.

Exercising in the winter can actually burn more calories than when you exercise in the summer. Your endurance can also be increased in winter because the heart needs to work less, you also sweat less, which makes your training more efficient.

Here are six ways to exercise and keep up with your fitness even on cold winter days.

Walking / Running / Jogging: Start your exercise routine with a brisk walk or maybe you could jog or run in your neighborhood. These are cardiovascular activities that get your heart rate up and prepare you mentally and physically for your next workout.

Elongation: After your jog or run, be sure to spend a few minutes stretching. Experts recommend stretching before and after your workout, as this prepares your muscles to protect them from injury and also effectively improves your chances of getting leaner and more toned.

Surya Namaskar: In yoga, Surya Namaskar, also known as the sun salutation, is considered a full body workout. The Surya Namaskar is made up of eight different postures which are sequenced in 12 steps. It starts on the right side and must be completed on both sides for a full cycle. If you are a beginner, you can start with 3 to 5 cycles and gradually build up to 11, 21 and so on. Practicing this sequence early in the morning will boost vitamin D in your d body and provide many benefits for both physical and mental health.

Energetic breathing: Pranayama is a breathing exercise that can be performed to achieve many health benefits for the mind and body. In winter, techniques such as Kapalbhati Pranayama and Khand Pranayama are suggested to you.

Meditation techniques: There are many meditation techniques that you can practice regularly such as Sthiti Dhyan, Swaas Dhyan, Aarambh Dhyan etc. Here is a simple and powerful meditation technique for developing positivity.

Prathana Dhyan Training (Praying Meditation)

1. Sit in any comfortable position

2. Join your palms in front of your chest to form Pranam Mudra

3. Straighten your back and close your eyes

4. Frame and repeat positive affirmations out loud or silently. Relaxation:

End your workout with complete relaxation of body and mind in the form of Anandasana. Relaxing the body is as important as exercising, as it gives your body the opportunity to rest, recover, and recover.

Posture training:
1. Lie down in a prone position on a comfortable surface or on your yoga mat.

2. Close your eyes.

3. Let your legs relax completely and place them at a comfortably wide apart distance.

4. Drop your ankles and keep your toes facing out to the side.

5. Place your arms at your sides and slightly apart. Make sure your palms are open to the sky and facing upwards.

6. Starting with your toes, focus your attention on every part of your body. Use deep breaths to rock your body into a state of deep relaxation.

7. Stay aware so you don’t fall asleep during the process.

8. To recover posture, roll gently to one side (right) with eyes closed. Slowly push the ground to come

9. Get up and sit down in Sukhasana.

Anandasana can be done after you have finished your physical practice, and when you are tired it helps to relax your body completely. This pose forces you to focus and focus on your breathing. When you are in this pose, try to breathe more deeply and quickly.

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