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How to Get Fit and Banish the Winter Blues

York fitness expert Kelly McTighe offers some advice on how to keep fit and banish the winter blues.

Science shows that moving more has multiple benefits. Exercise can limit your risk of developing major illnesses, improve your mood and help reduce anxiety and depression.

But staying active throughout the cold winter months can be tough. A recent report from Sport England noted that 70 per cent of those who do less exercise in winter find it less enjoyable, with 66 per cent recognising its importance but lacking the motivation.

Seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours, colder temperatures and wet weather discourage activity.

Read more here: Top tips on how to get fit and banish the winter blues | York Press

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