ERIE, Pa., Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Below freezing
temperatures and snow-covered roads can make the decision to stay
cuddled up inside tempting. Don't let the winter weather get you in
a rut. Erie Insurance offers 11 ways you can stay active
during these winter months:
Outdoors:
1. Snowshoeing/snow
hiking: Snow on the ground doesn't mean you can't enjoy
area parks and trails. Many state and local parks stay open
year-round. These hikes can be an easy walk or an intense workout,
depending on how hard you push yourself.
2. Skiing/snowboarding/sledding: Making your way
to a ski resort or local hill can make for an exciting trip with
friends or family. And it's a great way to burn calories —
especially if you're walking back up the hill, too.
3. Snowmobiling: If you've got the space and the
gear, snowmobiling is an intense way to get out and enjoy the
winter weather. Don't have a snowmobile of your own? A quick online
search can help you find rental options in your area.
4. Ice
skating: Ice skating is good for cardio and building lower
body strength. If you can keep your balance, this is another fun
activity for friends, family or couples.
5. Ice
fishing: For outdoor enthusiasts, ice fishing is an excuse
to catch fish year-round while tackling a new challenge. Just make
sure you're prepared before you drill through the lake.
6. Walking: A
walk through light snow can be just as beautiful as any other
season. As long as it's not too cold, bundling up for a 15-minute
walk will get you active and out of the house. In fact, many find
the cool winter air to be especially refreshing.
Indoors:
7. Join a gym. A
gym membership will give you a place to go when you can't get your
exercise in anywhere else. It's an easy way to get a full workout,
since gyms have a wide range of equipment that wouldn't fit in your
home.
8. Take the
stairs. Not ready to join a gym? Start with something a
little less intimidating. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
can help you burn a few extra calories and will build cardio
stamina over time.
9. Join an indoor sports
league. Just because winter starts doesn't mean team
sports stop. Check your local gym or community center for indoor
sports leagues like soccer, tennis or basketball.
10. Use free weights or
resistance bands. Don't want to leave the comfort
of your house? There's plenty of equipment you can use at home to
break a sweat. You can get a full-body workout with resistance
bands or free weights, and they don't take up much room.
11. Watch online workout
videos. Even without weights and bands, online
workout videos can get you into shape in your own living room.
Whether it's cardio, yoga, Pilates or strength training, there are
dozens of options available to find the workout that's right for
you.
As the seasons change, your options for staying active do too.
Erie Insurance also understands that living well also means feeling
confident and calm.
You can relax and enjoy more of what makes you and your family
happy knowing that your home, the investments you made in your home
and the things you value most are protected. Learn more about
ERIE's homeowners
insurance or find a local ERIE agent in your neighborhood to get a
quote.
Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie,
Pennsylvania, is the
9th largest homeowners insurer and 11th
largest automobile insurer in the United States based on
direct premiums written and the 16th largest
property/casualty insurer in the United States based on
total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+
(Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million
policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District
of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500
company.
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance
Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
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