Winter training
With the summer now well and truly over, thoughts turn to the mucky weather outside and how to train through the wet and windy uk winter.
Actually, it never really is that bad! I have seen many people actually start running from scratch in the middle of December. For many, daylight can be a limiting factor and this is where the gym comes in handy.
The cold months are a handy time to be down the gym doing some resistance work, be it strength work or working on muscular endurance. Even a simple 20-30 minute routine of weights can make all the difference 2-3 times a week. The benefits from resistance training can be easily maintained through the rest of the year.
By adapting the training slightly and doing some indoor training you are much more likely to continue, and actually the change in routine is good for the body. Finding a local circuit training class, spinning or indoor sport such as squash are also recommended.
On those really mucky days, where the thought of going out running or cycling in the rain is too much, simply take the day off. It’s much better for moral to do it the following day!
Simon Lesser works as a full time Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist. He works with a range of clients from a private gym in Bournemouth, Dorset – for more information call 07748 914368 or visit simonlesser.co.uk
November 24th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
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