{"id":7241,"date":"2023-08-09T12:07:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/?p=7241"},"modified":"2023-08-09T13:08:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T12:08:01","slug":"keeping-active-during-winter-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/keeping-active-during-winter-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Active in Winter: Tips for NHS Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are here to make sure you don’t lose motivation and to give you tips on how to stay active in winter and eat well.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wondering how to stay active in winter? As the festivities end and a new year arrives, many of us start to think about getting fit and achieving our fitness goals. But it can be challenging to find the time and energy to stay active in winter. Especially with dark mornings and evenings making you want to stay home instead of heading off to that class at the gym after a long shift. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sign up for NHS Discounts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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However, exercise is an excellent way to boost your endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the body, improving your focus and mental health.\u00a0 An example of this is when you’ve done a big workout or been for a run, the feeling afterward often feels \u00a0“ecstatic”. Even though your body may feel sore, you will feel better about yourself for doing it. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take part in a 30-day challenge.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good way to stay focused and keep on track of your fitness is by following a 30-day challenge or creating your own. Can’t think of any? Well, here are some of our favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n