Winter is here! Some of us celebrate and some of us cringe… Whether you cheer or boo – the key to surviving an Ottawa winter is to embrace it in one way, shape or form. Time will fly if you get the kids outside tobogganing, sledding, skating, skiing or even out to your local park. Finding time to fit in a winter workout and exercise is important to maintain overall health and to avoid the winter weight gain that many complain about come spring.
Ideas Of A Winter Workout
It doesn’t have to be winter running or cross country skiing (although great if so!). Your winter workout can be as simple as a daily 20 minute walk (there is no bad weather, only bad clothing – layer up!), playing with the kids or joining a class to keep you motivated. Many fitness centres will offer free classes and trials. Continuum Fitness, for example is offering a week of free classes beginning January 12. Ask your local fitness centre about their specials and take advantage.
Strength Exercises To Try At home
Can’t make it out for fresh air? Why not try a few strength exercises at home to keep the flow going. Try one set of each of the following 3-4 times a week:
- Squats: 15-20
- Push ups (knees or toes): 15-20
- Plank hold (knees or toes): 30 to 60 seconds
- Climbing stairs: 5-10 flights
Egg in a Kale Cup Recipe
I also like to experiment with more savoury breakfast options in the winter. Try this egg in a kale cup for a kick start to your day. Very easy and nutritious!
Ingredients
- Kale leafs
- eggs
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
Start by folding a kale leaf into a muffin tin. Crack one egg into the well. I use a muffin cup and crack one egg and some cheese for the kids. It should look like this:
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or so until the egg is cooked or until it looks like this:
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Hoping you enjoyed this super easy winter workout our healthy recipe! Happy winter!
Sarah at Continuum Fitness
I have yet to eat kale!! All I here is great things about it I am gonna have o grab a bunch soon to try. Thanks for the breakfast idea 🙂
I make these muffin breakfast but never thought of using Kale! Great idea – tkx!
How cute and fun and healthy are these?
Fresh air is great! My workout is most likely to be babywearing while walking. 🙂
there’s only one day of the year that I’ll eat Kale and that’s on Christmas Eve when it’s a tradition in my family to eat it, chopped and mixed mashed potatoes and cream and eaten with a special type of smoked ham and spicy sausages. Now why isn’t our tradition to eat Fondue for example?
That’s something I’ve never tried before. I’m eager to try it.
brilliant idea. I am always looking for new ways to use kale.
I love kale,going to give this a try
I am always looking for new ways to use kale.
I love Kale and we use it almost daily
I never thought of using Kale for breakfast.
That’s such a quick and simple breakfast idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
Looking forward to tying these. Kale is supposed to be very healthy for you. Fingers crossed that it’s as delicious to eat as it looks.
TRIED THE KALE AND EGG THIS MORNING….delicious
That’s a nice way to have extra protein ready!
This is a great recipe and especially since I’m sick of the usual plain eggs and bacon.