Get Out There!

3 steps to Become a Better Rider this Winter.

Hey you! Yeah you. Sitting there at your computer. If you aren't doing some sort of off season workout then you don't really care about improving as a rider. No one gets better by staring at bike magazines or watching other riders tear it up in a video. You need to get out there! Follow these 3 steps to help you maintain your physical fitness throughout the winter months and bring you eager and motivated for the coming spring!

Find A Workout That Works: The first place to start is by developing a workout that will fit your schedule and your fitness needs. Anything from Insanity in your basement to joining a local gym. Many people find classes to help keep them motivated. Programs like Spin Class or Cross Fit are very popular for this reason. Cross Fit is notorious for working all the major areas of fitness in one short, intense class that can also offer great camaraderie as a social event that also helps keep you motivated.

Stay Positive: The winter can be a long few months when you are struggling to motivate every other day for a routine workout. Staying positive is critical to your success with staying in shape. A positive attitude will help the time during your workout go by much faster and leave you feeling renewed.

(Tip: Tell your friends on FaceBook what workout you are doing. Telling others your intentions will keep you going back to your workout. The more people that know the less likely you will quit in fear of looking like a failure.)

Have Fun: Just because old man winter is hanging around does not mean you can not get outside and enjoy the weather. Cross country skiing, snow shoeing, alpine skiing and snowboarding are terrific ways to stay in shape while having fun during the winter months. If you are new to any of these sports consider a lesson as it will give you the knowledge to be able to enjoy the sport that much more.

Hopefully these tips will help. What are you doing this winter to improving as a rider?