As the temperature drops across the UK, new research shows how a “fitness freeze” sees interest in exercise plummet during the cold winter months.
Fitness Expert Issues Health Warning As The Clocks Go Back: Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down
In the UK, one in twenty individuals grapples with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition linked to reduced sunlight exposure during shorter days.
During harsh weather conditions, it can be hard to get out of bed and motivate yourself to be active outdoors.
November marks the beginning of seasonal affective disorder, aka ‘SAD’ or ‘winter depression’, with a persistent low mood linked to reduced exposure to sunlight.
For those who experience SAD during the winter, factors like social isolation and inactivity will be triggering heightened feelings around the condition.
This year has already put a huge strain on our mental health – and now shorter days have entered the mix.
Yes, unfortunately it does mean getting out of bed straight away.