How to Stay Motivated When It’s Cold: 6 Winter Workout Tips That Actually Work

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3 days ago
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Written By: Kaylie Gragnano

When the temperature drops, motivation can drop right along with it. Dark mornings, icy roads, and busy holiday schedules make it tempting to hit snooze and stay cozy. But winter is actually one of the most important seasons to stay consistent, not just for your fitness goals, but for your mood, energy, and mental health.

Here are six practical, trainer-approved ways to keep moving all winter long!

1. Set Smaller, Winter-Specific Goals

Winter goals shouldn’t look the same as summer goals. Instead of aiming for major physique changes, focus on consistency.Think of goals such as:

“Workout 3x/week”
“Hit 8,000 steps per day”
“Add mobility work twice a week”

Small goals feel doable. Doable goals get done.

2. Prep Like You’re Heading Into a Snowstorm

Lay out your gym clothes the night before. Pack your bag. Fill your water bottle.When everything is ready to go, the hardest part — simply starting — becomes much easier.

Pro tip: Keep a spare outfit in your car for those unexpected bursts of motivation.

3. Book Your Workouts Ahead of Time

Whether you’re attending classes or training solo, putting workouts on your calendar helps you treat them like appointments you can’t skip. Set reminders, grab a buddy, and make showing up the default. You can book your our classes HERE.

4. Warm Up at Home

If you’re dreading the cold walk from your car to the gym, do a quick 3–5 minute warmup at home:

March in place
Air squats
Arm circles
Hip openers

Once your body warms up, heading out the door feels easier.

5. Try New Indoor Workouts

Winter is the perfect time to switch things up! Try:

Strength training
HIIT
Rowing
Swerk
Mobility classes
Circuit training

Changing your routine keeps you mentally engaged and physically challenged.

6. Remember Your “Why”

Winter can mess with motivation, so go back to the reasons you started:More energy. Better mood. Stronger body. Lower stress. Put your “why” somewhere you see it daily: your phone wallpaper, your bathroom mirror, your planner... Consistency now makes spring and summer feel easy!

Bottom line: You don’t need perfect motivation. You just need a plan. And our community is right here to help you stay strong, consistent, and supported all winter long!