Seasonal Fitness

How to Stay Active Through the Winter Months

Personal Trainer Julien Bertherat

As the days get shorter and colder, it’s easy for training routines to lose momentum. But staying active through the winter isn’t just about maintaining fitness, it’s also about keeping energy levels and motivation high when daylight and warmth are in short supply.

Here’s how to make it easier to stay consistent:

1. Schedule your sessions

Treat your workouts like appointments. Setting specific times (especially during darker mornings or evenings) helps make exercise part of your routine rather than an optional extra.

2. Take advantage of indoor training

If the weather makes outdoor training difficult, use the gym or train at home. Strength sessions, circuits, and mobility work can all be done indoors effectively.

3. Stay warm and flexible.

Colder temperatures make warm-ups more important than ever. A few minutes of mobility and light cardio before training helps prevent injury and improves performance.

4. Keep your goals in sight

Think of winter as a time to build consistency. You’ll lay the groundwork for better progress when spring arrives.

Training through the colder months isn’t just about discipline, it’s about looking after your wellbeing. Staying active keeps you fitter, healthier and mentally sharper, ready to take on the new year with momentum already on your side.

Seasonal fitness training does not have to be complicated. Want to find out more about how to adapt physical training to the changing months? Then feel free to get in touch.

Julien

Julien Bertherat is a London-based personal trainer working with private clients of all ages and fitness levels.