Take your workout outside
"Take your bike in for a tuneup, or check to see if you need new runners," says certified movement specialist and a nutrition coach, Janet Isaman of My Body Couture. After all, as she says, being in nature lifts our moods, and will help break through the winter blues.
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Try some restorative work
"Yin yoga, pilates, yoga, or Yamuna body rolling will help you get your body restored," Isaman tells TotalBeauty. She explains that since our body takes a beating in winter, it's important to open your body back up, which will ultimately help you get into a better mindset.
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Give hot yoga a try
"One of the best feelings in the winter is coming out of the cold and stepping into a heated, toasty room — so why not get a workout in while you're there?" asks personal trainer, nutritionist, and wellness coach Amanda L. Dale, MEd, MA. Bikram, and other types of hot yoga, are performed in a studio (typically warmed up to over 100 degrees) to help encourage detoxifying sweat, muscle flexibility, and joint mobility, which can help ease the stiffness of a winter-worn bod.
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Embrace dance fitness workouts
"My favorite way to stay active and happy no matter the weather is with dance fitness workouts," says ACSM-certified personal trainer LJ Kunkel. She says that motivating music adds a powerful fun factor that boosts both body and mind — so you'll look forward to your sweat session, instead of dreading it.
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Grab a workout buddy
"It can be a partner, friend, child, or even your pooch, so you have someone to keep you accountable and help you stay track with your goals," says personal trainer Lisa Reed, MS, CSCS, USAW.
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