Q & A With The Climber

The Cold War


Dear Steady Climber,


I hate to exercise as it is, but I especially hate to do it during the winter. I can't get out of bed in the morning, and when I get home from work it's dark and cold and all I want to do is curl up on the couch and well, eat. What can I do to ensure I get a workout even during these cold months?





Sincerely,


Sub-Zero in the Northeast





Dear Sub-Zero,


With both the temperature and the economy dropping, it's no surprise that people have to fight the urge to huddle together in such times of despair. As you may have guessed, The Steady Climb is not a fan of making excuses, so here are a few tips to make sure you get your body warm in the face of cold:

1. Pack a Bag: If you're hitting the gym after work, pack a bag and go straight from work. You'll be less tempted to skip if your sneakers are staring you in the face.
2. Pick a Buddy: Make a date with a friend that you will meet at the gym, or in the park, really anywhere besides a bar. Set a time. If nothing else, the guilt of bailing on your friend will make you go.
3. Pretend it's Sunny: You're freezing. I get it. Just think about how warm you'll be once you get moving and sweating.
4. Prepare for the Morning: If you're making the grave effort to get to the gym before the crack of dawn, and the alarm clock bellows at a rather ambitious hour and you're wondering if you can possibly skip the gym just...this...once, remember this: You will never regret the hour (or so) of sleep you lost to give to your workout. You might be a little more sleepy that evening, but you will never, ever, ever kick yourself of making it to your workout.
5. Snow Storm? Pshhhaww: If the gym deems the weather fair enough to stay open, you need to be open to going.

I think we're getting warmer.

Keep Climbing,

ELD