On those cold (and sometimes wet) winter days it can feel impossible to want to exercise. You may not feel motivated to move your body, much less get out of bed when the sun still hasn\u2019t fully risen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t let the cold deter you from staying active! Embrace it and try out some new ways to exercise while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may seem a bit harder to go for your usual daily run or walk in the cold, but on the days when the sun is still shining, it\u2019s nice to get your body moving and warmed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor exercise in the winter does come with a few extra benefits \u2013 think no extreme heat, less sweat and no pesky flies hovering around your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rain can be intermittent, so check your weather app and plan for the best time to run your usual path or go for a walk at the local park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If if you\u2019re living on campus, or ever in the area, join Park Run at the Edinburgh Oval<\/a> at Curtin, every Saturday at 8am. It\u2019s a fantastic way to enjoy the social side of exercise while running, walking or jogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Curtin offers a 10-week Social Sport<\/a> program during the semester where Curtin students can join a team and play in a series of different sports. Registration for semester 2 opens soon, so keep an eye out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a mix of both indoor and outdoor sports and playing with other Curtin students can create a great sense of community, even in the gloomier weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer the freedom of jumping onto one of the courts or fields, Curtin Free play<\/a> has offerings for both indoor and outdoor sports, with free equipment available. Just register at Curtin Stadium reception before hopping onto the court!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On those days when the rain won\u2019t stop, or maybe you just don\u2019t feel like being outside in the cold, give some indoor sports a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga, Pilates, dance, indoor cycling, online workouts, indoor gyms and even resistance band exercises are just some of the indoor activities you can put to good use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t know where to start, there\u2019s plenty Curtin can offer for indoor exercise as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\nGroup and social sports<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Indoor activities for rainy days<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Curtin Fitness Centre<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n