Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a lot of different answers as to which time of the year is the best. With the summer, you get those unbeatable sunny days and the chance to lounge by the pool with your favorite fruity drink in hand. The fall season brings us crisp weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin-spice everything. Then you get winter, with the holidays and the gorgeous snow drifting down. But then there’s the spring.
There’s nothing quite like the spring. Not only is it the promise of better weather on the horizon, but everything just feels so fresh and renewed this time of the year. Plus, with the cold days of winter now behind you, you can start focusing on what’s really important – such as finally tackling that spring cleaning… for your body. If you’re looking to whip yourself back into shape, especially after what felt like a long and endless winter, why not use the springtime as the opportunity to do so?
There’s nothing quite like the spring. Not only is it the promise of better weather on the horizon, but everything just feels so fresh and renewed this time of the year. Plus, with the cold days of winter now behind you, you can start focusing on what’s really important – such as finally tackling that spring cleaning… for your body. If you’re looking to whip yourself back into shape, especially after what felt like a long and endless winter, why not use the springtime as the opportunity to do so?
The Days Are Longer
Trying to get into shape can definitely be hard, especially if you’re starting from scratch or you haven’t exercised in a while. However, if you’re juggling a family and a job, then it can be especially tricky. After all, the last thing you want to do after coming home from work is to venture back out into the dark and the cold to try to get your sweat on at the gym. But with the longer days of spring making the sunshine last a bit longer, that’s no longer an excuse.
Spring means that you’re still going to have some sunlight when you get home. That also means that if you want to go for a quick jog around the block, you don’t have to worry about trying to dodge cars or squint blindly into the setting sun. Or if you felt like hitting the gym before you head into work in the morning, the sun will be rising earlier and earlier. Nobody likes working out while it’s still dark out, which means spring is definitely way better for getting back into shape!
The Weather Is Better
Sure, the winter is great for sports… if you like things like skiing, snowshoeing, shoveling those icky drifts of icy sludge off your driveway a real workout. But not everyone likes these activities, and there are only so many times you can fall on your bottom while ice skating before you decide to pack it up and go home. But in the spring? Oh, the weather during this time of the year truly can’t be beaten.
For starters, it’s not going to be too hot or too cold when you start your workout. Then you get the occasional spring cloudburst, and is there anything more refreshing than a refreshing drizzle after you’ve tackled a 5K in your neighborhood? We don’t think so! And with the cool breezes drifting down from the north, and the warm ones coming in from the south, you’ll find that you’re always at the right temperature when you exercise in the spring. It’s a win-win all around.
Summer Is Right Around the Corner
This is a big one, friends. You see, the winter is a time for hearty meals (hot cocoa and sugar cookies, anyone?), but you can hide the effects of those delicious treats under bulky jackets and heavy sweaters. But when the summer rolls around, your eating habits are now on display for the world to see. Every heavy dish you ate during the winter is going to show up on your flanks and your tummy, and if you have plans of flaunting yourself at the beach, then you definitely want to be in shape.
It’s as Good of Time as Any
Finally, what better reason to choose the springtime to get into shape other than the fact that you’re tired of making excuses for not getting started? Sure, you could say you’re doing it because you want to rock those short-shorts or that cute little swimsuit, but here’s the thing. We all know that if you’ve been wanting to get into shape, and you’re just waiting for the right time to do it. You’re motivated, you have a goal in mind, and you just need to get started. So why not choose the spring? Your summer, fall, and winter self will thank you for it!