The best way to get in shape for summer is to stay fit through winter.
Here are 10 tips to staying in shape this winter.

10. Go Shopping - Walk at indoor locations like shopping malls or a grocery store. Avoid escalators by taking stairs. The more you walk the more calories you burn. Walk with a friend or spouse to keep you motivated.

9. Drink More - Just because you don’t feel as thirsty in the winter it doesn’t mean you aren’t dehydrating yourself. Drink about 1 liter of water daily for every 50lbs of body-weight and even more on days you exercise.

8. Soak up the Sun - A day without sunshine affects your mood. Studies show almost 4 times more anxiety and irritability in people on cloudy days which can lead to lethargy and depression.

7. Shovel off the Pounds - Shoveling your own driveway is a great physical activity giving you both a cardio and strength workout, burning roughly 500 calories/hr.

6. Set up a Home Gym - This isn’t expensive. For as little as $50 you can purchase a set of weights, resistance ball and jump rope to keep you active indoors.

5. Stay Cool - Keep the temperature of your house at a moderate 68-70°. The warmer your surroundings the lazier you will feel and more tired you will become.

4. Play Video Games – Nintendo’s Wii is one of the best gaming systems on the market today. It will have you working up a sweat in no time while spending quality time with family and friends.

3. Winter Wonderland - Building a snowman or making snow angels will have you burning over 300 calories/hr. Dress warm and join your kids in the backyard.

2. I am Canadian - Enjoy the winter sports our country has to offer. Whether it’s playing a game of ice hockey or hitting the slopes for some skiing/snowboarding, just get out there and play.

1. Hit the Gym - Lift weights and stretch to keep your muscles strong, agile and flexible.
Use cardio machines to keep your heart and lungs well conditioned throughout the winter.

Make this the year you do not shut your mind and body down for the long winter haul.
Stay active and stay in shape by enjoying what old man winter has to offer so that you can feel young and look great come summer.