Staying Consistent with Your Fitness Routine as the Weather Cools

As the temperatures drop, it’s natural to feel less motivated to stick with a fitness routine. But with a few tweaks and support from OPEX Regina’s personalized coaching, you can keep progressing toward your goals—even through the colder months. Here are some practical tips for maintaining your fitness routine, whether in our private gym, through our online coaching, or with simple movements at home. Plus, enjoy a hearty, protein-packed recipe to fuel your workouts!

Transitioning Your Fitness Routine with a Flexible Plan

• Customize Your Routine: With OPEX Regina’s individualized coaching, you have options to train in our private gym or online. Whichever approach you choose, scheduling your workouts in advance and checking in with your coach ensures you stay on track with a program designed for you.

• Easy At-Home Exercises: Some days call for simplicity. Bodyweight exercises like lunges, push-ups, and planks are effective ways to keep up your strength without needing equipment. Adding yoga or stretching is perfect for keeping muscles limber on active recovery days.

• Incorporate Mobility and Flexibility Training: Mobility exercises are especially useful during colder months to prevent stiffness. Adding these movements into your plan helps keep you moving and feeling great, whether you're at the gym or working out from home.

  
  

  Staying Active and Motivated as Days Get Shorter

  
  

  • Stay Connected: Whether you train in person or online, staying in touch with your coach can make all the difference. Your coach will help keep you motivated and adapt your plan as needed.

  • Work Out with Community Support: Joining a community like ours at OPEX Regina boosts motivation. Training alongside others, whether in-person or virtually, helps keep your energy up.

  • Keep Flexibility and Mobility a Priority: Adding these exercises to your weekly routine ensures you stay comfortable and limber through every workout.

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Seasonal Recipe: Protein-Packed Turkey and Bean Chili

This hearty chili is filling and nutritious, providing the lean protein and fiber needed to fuel your fitness.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Greek yogurt and chopped green onions (optional for topping)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, draining any excess fat.

2. Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.

3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.

5. Serve warm, with a dollop of Greek yogurt and green onions if desired.

   
   

This chili can be prepped in advance and stored for up to four days, making it ideal for meal planning. It's a perfect addition to your fitness routine, packed with protein, complex carbs, and fiber.

With a few adjustments, you can keep up with your goals at OPEX Regina throughout the cooler months. Embrace the fresh energy that seasonal changes bring, and remember—we’re here to support you every step of the way on your lifestyle journey.

If you try the recipe, comment and let us know what you think!