A lot of active people are concerned about 2 things : a loss of motivation and the upcoming change of the seasons. Fortunately , there are lots of ways to both embrace mother nature and keep your workout schedule exciting and new. Whether you are running, biking, walking, roller-blading, or playing tennis, the weather can truly put a cramp in attaining your fitness targets. Some choose to rebel against mother nature, refusing to miss their daily run without regard for the six inches of snow on the ground. Learning to work with and embrace the changes in the weather, will help you stay motivated and content without sacrificing your fitness. Similarly, every fitness enthusiast eventually hits a pothole, and that daily jog becomes the very last thing you want to do. By changing up your workout habits you can rediscover that desire for fitness.

Most people agree that winter is the hardest season to maintain an active lifestyle. The combination of an absence of sunlight and chilly weather brings energy levels and motivation to get out and move to all time lows. If you do not want to purchase a pricey gym membership or pay for group fitness classes don't be concerned, there are still many ways to stay fit and motivated! If you are an avid cyclist, think about making an investment in an indoor bike training machine. These take up very little space, and after a quick set-up you can ride in the environment of your home while watching your favourite television show. These trainers also simulate the effort needed while riding on the road, so when you make the transition outside you'll be ready to roll! If you're not into cycling, exercise videos are an easy and good way to remain fit without having to work around group fitness class schedules. Invite your workout partners over for a fun packed hour of hip hop conditioning or rejuvenate before work with a pleasant yoga session.

Spring and fall are perfect seasons for outside activities. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and head outdoors. If you are bored with hitting the pavement for a run try some outdoor sports like tennis or golf. Roller-blading and canoeing are also exciting activities that give you a great fitness boost.

Once the summer rolls around mother nature hits you with a heat wave, once again making it difficult to get outside (comfortably, at least). This is a wonderful time to experiment with water sports. When the heat makes it impossible to enjoy any type of fitness activity, hop in the pool and swim some laps. Swimming is a great activity, strengthening the legs and arms and giving you a great cardio workout. Absolutely sick of the heat? Stay in the air conditioning and do some strength training or workout videos. If you need to keep on running or biking outside, ensure you head out in the early morning hours, before the heat and exhaust from the automobiles cause you to feel like you are suffocating. Make sure you increase your fluid intake throughout the day to maintain hydration levels.

Always remember that fitness is vital, it should also be enjoyable. Make sure to add variety and fun to your workout program and work with the weather to stay safe and comfortable.