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rise your workouts.Relish in the
od-boosting benefitsof exercise,
en in the cold months, by stepping up
your planning. At the beginning of each
week, list all your sweat sessions on a
calendar, crossing them off as you go.
Don’t want to stay indoors? Research
consistently shows that outdoor
exercise can spark your happiness.WinterCOLD TEMPS CRUSHING YOUR SPIRITS?PA I R
YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THESE NEW STRATEGIES
TO RE-IGNITE YOUR HAPPY THIS WINTER.1 /SEEK OUT CULTURE.Individuals whogo to museums,
create art or play an instrument report feeling less
anxious and depressed, found a Norwegian study.
Reward your fitness achievements with tickets to the
latest exhibit or a brand new canvas – and get creative.2 / GET AN EARLY START. When they compared
early birds to night owls across various age groups,
Toronto-area researchers recently confirmed that
people who wake up early are more chipper and
satisfied with life than those who linger under
the covers. Start your mornings with an exercise
routine.3 / DRESS UP. In a 2012 study by the University of
Hertfordshire, psychologists found that women’s
clothing can reflect and influence their moods. When
women were happy, they were 10 times more likely to
put on a favourite dress and five times more likely to
strut in a favourite pair of shoes than when feeling blue.
Many said throwing on “happy clothes” – defined as
being well-cut, figure-enhancing and bright – has the
potential to take their moods from “blah” to amazing.Perk Up Your
Cool-Weather
Mood!
Try it yourself!
Rock your
favourite training
gear during your
next workout!oxygenmag.com.au | JULY/AUG 2015 | 33Health