I live in the northeastern area of the country.
The weather keeps me indoors for the majority of months.
I exercise every day. Because of my location, it was necessary to invest in gear for a home gym. I’m situated too far away from an organized fitness center to make a membership possible. I love to go for runs or bike rides. However, the chances are slim. By the end of October, the conditions are already rather nasty. I always check the weather forecast, hoping for a dry & warm day so that I can head outdoors for my workouts. By November, we expect several inches of snow accumulated on the ground. We know the cold temperatures below freezing & often below zero are coming and will hang around for months. The sidewalks get buried under feet of snow. The pavement becomes dangerously icy. Even when the conditions warm up, the Spring is typically wet, windy & muddy. It takes months for the ground to dry up. I look forward to carrying my yoga mat outside, hand weights and jump rope outside. Whenever I get the opportunity to enjoy fresh air & feel the sun on my skin during my workouts, I am way more motivated. I ten to push myself harder, feel better and burn more calories. I get more benefits from my time and effort. I have looked for physical activities for the winter weather. I bought snowshoes, have purchased a seasonal ski pass and even tried ice skating. I just hate feeling cold. My muscles & joints feel tight, stiff & sore. I am too busy shivering to enjoy the workout. I plan to eventually move further south.