Do you find it harder to stick to your workout routine as the days get colder and shorter? You’re not alone. Many of us have switched from Pimms to pumpkin spice, salads to stomach-warming stews, but the cold weather doesn't only affect our eating habits and wardrobe. It can also change our mood and how we exercise. Sport England recently investigated how seasonal changes can make sticking to consistent exercise routines harder. The report also examined how habit changes can help people regain and maintain their motivation for physical activity. The report found a 4% decrease in activity participation during the winter, affecting about 1.8 million adults. Some activities were more impacted than others, such as walking, cycling, and swimming. On the bright side, running, home workouts, and hitting the gym held up better.Unsurprisingly, people reported being less active during the winter, mainly because of poor weather and fewer daylight hours. This made exercise less enjoyable for many people, and there also appeared to be a knock-on effect with people struggling to re-establish their routine after winter inactivity, often due to decreased fitness levels. Some challenges were gender-specific. Women reported being less likely to exercise in the dark, saying they felt unsafe. Safety concerns weren't limited to females, however. 64% of Asian adults said that safety was one of the main reasons not to exercise during the darker months. Tips for staying active in the winter ✅ It can be harder to stay active in the winter in the UK as the mild climate doesn't allow for the outdoor activities that people in cold-weather countries enjoy—skiing, for example. Exercising in snow or ice is one thing, but running around in the damp air is hardly enjoyable. The report suggests that people use indoor training during colder weather. The gym is the most obvious choice for cardio and strength training, but there are plenty of other activities worth trying including indoor football, climbing, boxing, dancing, etc. Cyclists can ride inside using bike trainers or buy an indoor fitness bike. *** Unlock Exclusive Black Friday Deals! ⚡🚴♂️ Are you ready to supercharge your workouts and power your lifestyle with our innovative electricity-generating RE:GEN bike? This Black Friday, we’re offering our biggest discounts yet—but only for those on the inside! 👉 Join our exclusive list today *** ✅ Classes can be a great way to try something new. They're also very social, which can be another benefit in the colder months when people may feel less willing to meet up with friends. Classes are also a great way to stay accountable.✅ Meeting up with friends for a walk and a chat can be an easy and enjoyable way to socialise and stay active. No one says you can't grab a coffee and a sweet treat en route!✅ If you're working, you could leverage exercise on a lunch break. You could also ask your boss to look into adding exercise equipment or installing a modular, sustainable exercise space like the electricity-generating ECO:POD.