Many of us dread the colder months, but it can be a time of restoration. Here, experts reveal everyday ways to embrace the coming season
By Emily Cope, 1st November 2024 Finish at 5pm, have sex and cut the carbs: How to be your best self in winter
As a nation, we don’t deal with winter brilliantly. It is something to hunker down and endure, to moan about to friends and neighbours as you count down the days until spring, or to escape entirely. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Here, a range of experts discuss how sleeping, eating, moving and thinking a little differently can help us embrace, and even thrive, throughout winter…
Slow down your exercise
“Winter is a time for hibernation in the animal kingdom, but so often people try to ‘push through’ the seasonal change, then wonder why their exercise motivation wanes. Don’t force yourself to stick to your ‘usual’ intense conditioning training and HIIT classes if it’s not working for you. Lean in to lower impact forms of exercise that match the cosy vibe of winter – whether that’s mat Pilates, slow strength training or yin yoga.” Nancy Best, personal trainer and founder of Ladies Who Crunch
Take a daily vitamin D supplement
“The NHS recommends that between October and March, people in the UK should take a vitamin D supplement (10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people). This is really important for your bone and muscular health, as well as boosting your immune system. It can also help combat SAD (seasonal affective disorder), so it is valuable for your mental wellbeing, too.” Nancy Best
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