Winter is well and truly in full swing and we are feeling the cold here at Northside Physio. The days are darker, the motivation isn’t quite there and the weather makes you want to stay in bed with a blanket and the heater on. Despite it being cool, it is important to continue moving everyday to keep yourself warm. Here’s our top 3 exercises to keep you moving in the cooler months:
- Sit to stand
Have your arms across your chest or outstretched, stand in front of a sturdy chair/seat and squat back as if you are going to sit on the chair, stand back up, and repeat. Aim for 10-20.
- Calf Raises
A great exercise to get the blood circulating through your leg! leaning against your kitchen bench, keeping your toes on the floor, lift your heels up and down. Aim for 15-20.
- Thoracic Book Openers
Laying on your side with knees tucked up, arms straight out in front, swing the top arm over to the opposite side of your body and rotating through your ribcage, head and neck. It should feel as though you’re opening like a book. Aim for 10 each side.
Don’t forget about those heat packs too! Not only do they keep you nice and warm, but they help relieve those achy joints – especially in the mornings!