#HealthBytes: 5 reasons you shouldn't take a winter exercise break
During winters, we naturally tend to get extra lazy. As a result, we stop working out and start eating high-calorie foods. Although the feeling might be good, but as far as long term health prospects are concerned, this isn't an ideal winter lifestyle to pick. It's equally, if not more, important to keep exercising during the winter season. Here's why.
Exercise will keep you warm
During winters, hiding under your blanket, turning on the heater, and sipping on tea, might seem the best choices you have, to keep yourself warm. But, believe it or not, none of these would be as effective as going out for a run or hitting the gym. Exercise will help keep you naturally warm, inside-out, and for longer duration. So, pull up your socks!
Exercise will help you greet the winter sun
During winters, the idea of staying indoors throughout the day might be alluring. But, when you choose to go out and exercise, in fresh air, you'll have the benefit of greeting the winter sunshine. Studies show that a daily exposure of 10-15 minutes will supply you with plenty of Vitamin-D. It'll help strengthen bones and boost up your immunity.
Exercise will help prevent winter weight gain
During the cold season, it is easier to turn to comfort foods. This, coupled with lack of exercise, will simply increase your calorie-count, thus making you fat. During short-term, these comfort foods might be satisfying, but no health conscious individual would like the consequences in the long run. Thus, the best way to avoid winter weight gain is by working out on a daily-basis.
Exercise boosts mood and improves sleep
Mood boost: Exercise, by releasing feel-good hormones and improving your general well-being, will boost up your mood and self-confidence, thus helping you fight stress, anxiety, and the winter blues. Improved sleep: Exercise will work you out physically and mentally, thus helping you fall asleep faster and easier. It is also known to improve the duration and the quality of your sleep.
