Hey Gym Skipper, I’m Talking to YOU!

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by panel

It’s really easy to do. In Chicago + winter areas: Blame it on the snow, ice, sub degree windchill temps, annoyance of layers, fear of frostbite, etc. BUT, Don’t be a gym skipper JUST BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER. Step It Up with Steph is about Stepping It Up MENTALLY and physically. So, how can we change our thoughts to convince ourselves to NOT skip the gym when it’s freezing outside and the weather is less than convenient?

1. View trecking it to the gym in the freezing cold as a CHALLENGE! How fast can you speedwalk there? Or if you’re driving, how much can you stretch out your face so that it doesn’t feel numb while you’re waiting for the heat to get hot?

2. Remember, you burn calories by putting on and taking off clothing! On the other hand, if you want to slowly dress and undress yourself before and after the gym, try to use your clothing to aid you in some stretches – be creative! (I do this all the time and love stretching my arms with my shirt and engaging my abs while putting on my pants!)

3. Keep your eye on the prize: imagine and visualize how AWESOME you will feel afterwards. Not only did you “work out”, BUT you ALSO changed your mindset and Stepped It Up, mentally. Not only did the horrible weather not stop you from working your body, but now, NOTHING can stop you!

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