Benefits of Working Out In Winter Seasons | BGH

Why Exercise is Important in Winters Seasons:

Winters are the time when no one wants to come out and nestle up indoors. It gets hard to come out of the blanket and go out for an exercise during the winter season. The temptation to remain in the blanket and watch a good series makes it even more difficult to go outdoors. And due to lockdown we are less persuaded to go outside and work out. But staying inside the house will make you more prone to falling sick, due to lack of exercise and less exposure to the sun. During winters it is even more essential to remain physically active and not just for your fitness but for your mental well-being as well. Exercise has a positive effect on your energy levels and mood and can counter any adverse effects of the winter season.

Here are 9 reasons why exercise is important during the winter season:

        1.Burn more calories

Exercise during winters will make you burn more calories. The reason being the body is working hard, which increases the metabolism rate and further burns fatter to produce energy for your exercise. It is actually not as tough as you think it is.

2. Exposure to the sun

The best way to get Vitamin D is by exposing your body to sunlight. It is very important for your body as it strengthens your bones, absorbs calcium, and makes your immune system strong.

3. Builds your endurance

When you exercise in cold weather it boosts your endurance. Working out during the winter season is very beneficial for your lungs, heart, circulatory system and will improve your overall health of the body.

4. Keeps your body warm

When you exercise, it raises your body temperature, which soothes and calms your mind and body. This also saves electricity and reduces your weight naturally by warming up your body with exercise.

5. Increases your serotonin levels

Due to the lack of Vitamin D, the serotonin levels drop. This is the reason behind mood swings and you keep craving comfort food to uplift your mood. By exercising your Vitamin D level improves which further elevates your mood.

6. Keeps you away from falling sick

If you exercise regularly, the immune system gets strong. A healthy immune system will fight off bacterial and viral infections. When you stay indoors for a longer period of time, you are more prone to falling sick from each other.

7. Makes you more energized

When you exercise in winters the body has to put in an added energy to keep your body warm. This releases more endorphins, which makes you super active and energized.

8. You can intensify your workout

During summers it is difficult to increase your intensity due to humidity and heat. But in winters, it is easier to go that extra mile or put an extra effort into your workout. This is the perfect time to challenge your body and improve your stamina.

9. Reduces your chances of gaining weight

We all have heard of this term, “Winters weight gain”. Winter is the time for delicious and mouthwatering food, therefore the only way to make up for the indulgence is “Exercise”.