Colder temps and inclement weather have the potential to cramp your vibeespecially when it comes to working out.

Whether or not the sun comes out tomorrow, yourfitness self-carecan still shine thanks to Widerstrom’s positive twist.

She suggests making gloomy seasons productive by exploring cold weather-appropriate options for exercise.

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These forms of healthy movement supportlean muscle buildingwhich can help youburn fat naturallyand stay fit in the cold weather.

She also recommends something she refers to as"cold weather plunges.

Because of this, being inactiveregardless of temperaturecan result in added pain and extra pounds.

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The reason for this?

Widerstrom explains, “It puts you in a surplus of energy, aka calories that are unused.

So even on my most low energy days I still move and do something as simple as walking.”