It’s that time of the year again. The leaves start to turn colors, jackets are required, and goals to stay in shape fall to the wayside. But not you. Not this year. You are determined to keep the fitness routine that you perfected over the summer going strong through the next season. Keep reading to make sure you have everything you need to winter-proof your fitness regimen.

1. Mindset

First thing’s first. Get your mind right. As we move away from the long days, hot temps, and all the motivation to eat light meals and stay outside, it can be a lot more difficult to stay motivated during the colder months. Unless you can spend your winter in L.A. or on an island somewhere, this season will be more about mind than muscle.

While you can’t control the weather, bouts of seasonal depression, or other obstacles that come with the new season, you can control your mindset. You are always in control of your thoughts, the people around you, and the

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