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Rachel Lindsay

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What do y'all do to keep exercising when it's too cold to be outside?

I've got an exercise bike that I ride about "5 miles" a day on, but there is probably more I could do.

Also, what should I do to exercise every day in the winter with my first grade little girl? We have open gym close by for two hours once a week, but what about those other days of the week?

Ideas greatly appreciated!

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I do yoga. I taught yoga briefly. You can do yoga anywhere, anytime. It's a great way to take care of yourself. If you haven't done much I do recommend taking lessons from a teacher who can give you adjustments to get into the postures properly. The difference between a yoga pose done properly vs. done without guidance is night and day, and you can feel it almost instantly.

Swimming is also good if you have access to a heated pool. Most of the town pools around here are still open in the winter.

I haven't done them, but I imagine that martial arts be them soft or hard are also probably quite good.

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i'm big on kettlebells and pilates, but lately to be honest it's all about my treadmill.
there are, however, some fabulous easy at-home workouts that involve a chair and i think would be really fun to do with someone else. if you search for "standing 7 minute workout" (or permutations, later, advanced 7 minute workout, for example) you'll find pictures and videos.

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Sell your car and start biking 😄
Honestly, I have no car and I need a sturdier bike to drive in the snow.....

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I like walking. This was recommended to me by my doctor years ago to relieve stress.

This has been my go-to ever since.

My doctor advised me to go to the mall and just walk. No shopping or even window shopping. Since then early in the morning lots of folks can be seen in their jogging outfits walking.

I also have seen folks at the school track before school using the track for walking.

I do things to shake it up like walking backward.

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Considering the question is about working out INDOORS at home, with kids, when the weather is bad, what my mom did when I was a kid - and consequently, what I did with mine, was put on some fun, upbeat music, and just dance together, get silly, and have fun.

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I started a thread called Yoga ideas all year long. Trying out five to ten and when I have the time 30 minute yoga routines.

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