{"id":4989,"date":"2012-12-12T09:01:29","date_gmt":"2012-12-12T09:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/hublot\/detente\/being-active-during-winter-and-loving-it\/"},"modified":"2018-11-07T23:04:04","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T23:04:04","slug":"being-active-during-winter-and-loving-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/en\/hublot\/relaxation\/being-active-during-winter-and-loving-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Being active during winter\u2026 and loving it!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Marie-\u00c8ve Bertrand, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/beta.popyoga.ca\/\">POP Yoga<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The cold season is fast approaching, and for many of us, it means back to cocooning and often, inactivity. Why not \u201clearn\u201d how to appreciate doing outdoor urban activities? Easy!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some suggestions of urban activities this winter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Snowga with Marie-\u00c8ve Bertrand\" href=\"http:\/\/botabota.ca\/en\/spa-yoga-pilates-hatha-yoga-spa-old-port-of-montreal\/yoga-neige-avec-marie-eve-bertrand\/\">Snowga<\/a>\u2014new in Montr\u00e9al. All you need is a wool blanket and warm clothes that won\u2019t restrict your movements.<\/li>\n<li>Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the big parks\u2014along the Lachine canal or on the Mount Royal.<\/li>\n<li>Nordic walking \u2013 Do you want something even more active? How about going for a walk with a loaded backpack or Velcro weights around your ankles or arms?<\/li>\n<li>Ice skating or running<\/li>\n<li>Sliding \u2013 Leave a sledge or a crazy carpet in the trunk of your car. You could come across the perfect slope at any time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A few rules to be comfy while active:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing: The secret lies in layers, spare socks and, if you have any, hot pads to place inside your mittens and\/or boots.<\/li>\n<li>Hydrating: You don\u2019t fancy cool water during winter? How about some nice and warm spicy tea you can sip all through your activity?<\/li>\n<li>Snacking: Remember to bring snack foods like nuts, dried fruit, homemade muffins\u2026 Lacking energy during winter is not a pleasant thing when the body needs to fight the cold!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not quite convinced yet? Here is a short list of almost instant benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feel more vitality thanks to the freshness outside.<\/li>\n<li>Fill up with vitamin D\u2014this is the time of the year we lack it the most!<\/li>\n<li>Say \u201cyes!\u201d to endorphins\u2014go spend half a day sliding with friends, and I guarantee you will experience all sorts of thrills in addition to burning lots of calories!<\/li>\n<li>Contemplate and embrace the silent immersion nature has to offer. Time caught in immaculate and cosy whiteness\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation and deep sleep \u2013 There is nothing better than practicing an outdoor activity (ski \u2013 yoga \u2013 walking \u2013 snowshoeing&#8230;) and going back to the warmth and cosiness of home, a spa or a welcoming restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now you have no excuse not to enjoy our urban winter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cold season is fast approaching, and for many of us, it means back to cocooning and often, inactivity. 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