Winter can be magical and cozy, but it can also be long. After a while, the short days and cold temperatures start to get you down. Not to mention the fact that you\u2019re sick of shoveling the drive.<\/p>\n
Outdoor winter workouts are a great way to turn lemons into lemonade (or maybe snow into snow cones?) Instead of trying to evade winter, you can bundle up and dive in.<\/p>\n
And when you do, you\u2019ll likely find all that exercise, fresh air, and sunlight gets you feeling a whole lot better.<\/p>\n
Take your run outdoors.<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing quite like an early morning romp through freshly fallen snow. Tip: Invest in a pair of trail-running shoes, which have deeper treads and provide better traction and make sure to get out while the snow is fresh, not icy.<\/p>\n Go downhill fast.<\/strong> January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard<\/a>\u00a0month, meaning you\u2019ll find special deals and classes for beginners at resorts across the country. Tip: In addition to skis, many resorts also rent snow pants and helmets for a reasonable fee.<\/p>\n Play with the kids.<\/strong> Yes, you\u2019ll be doing some top-notch parenting by building a snowman and pulling your little ones on a sled, but you\u2019ll also be burning major calories. Tip: Build your snowman in a shady spot, not the middle of the yard.<\/p>\n Hit the ice.<\/strong> Just about every community has a festive outdoor ice rink these days, but if you\u2019re willing to travel, here are 15 of the best rinks<\/a>\u00a0in the country. Tip: Buy your own skates. While most rinks are free, they all charge for skate rentals, which can add up quickly. Plus, it\u2019s just so much nicer\u2014and comfier\u2014to have your own pair.<\/p>\n Take a hike.<\/strong> There is something to be said for bug-and-sweat-free hiking. Plus, you\u2019ll likely have the trail all to yourself and can enjoy the solitude and beauty of a snowy day. Tip: Layer up for warmth, including a moisture-wicking base layer, followed by fleece and a wind-protecting outer shell.<\/p>\n Try tubing.<\/strong> Many ski resorts now offer tubing lanes and, if you haven\u2019t tried it yet, you\u2019re missing out on a lot of fun. Tip: If speed is your thing, go tubing after dark when the lanes turn icy.<\/p>\n We weren\u2019t meant to hibernate, so bundle up and find the adventure that\u2019s right for you. When spring rolls around, and it\u2019s time to pack up all your gear and clothing, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n At StoargeMart, you can find a storage unit as small as a closet or as big as a garage. Need more info? Check out our storage unit guide<\/a>\u00a0or rent a unit online<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Winter can be magical and cozy, but it can also be long. After a while, the short days and cold temperatures start to get you down. Not to mention the fact that you\u2019re sick of shoveling the drive. Outdoor winter workouts are a great way to turn lemons into lemonade (or maybe snow into snow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":1914,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-storage-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1913"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3113,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913\/revisions\/3113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}About StorageMart<\/h2>\n