1. Join a Gym
Signing up for a gym membership is the easy part. Summoning the motivation to actually go is hard. Choose one that’s close to home so you don’t mind the quick drive in the cold. Carve out time in your schedule and establish a routine. It may be tough after the first week or so, but if you keep going and push yourself, you’ll see results. Consider inviting a family member or friend to join you for added accountability.

2. Exercise at Home
YouTube has a smorgasbord of workout routines for you to try from the comfort of your living room. There are also many physical activity apps you can access from your phone. Pick your pleasure (or pain): join a virtual fitness class, bring out the weight bench or roll out the yoga mat and hone your downward dog. As long as you’re moving, you’re doing it right.

3. Take the Stairs
Here’s a great fat-burning workout that will keep your heart rate up. Whether in your home, apartment building or even at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, take the time to walk up and down the steps. It costs no money and doesn’t take long for you to break a sweat. You probably can’t catch a chicken, so it’s the next best thing to feeling like Rocky.

4. Walk the Mall
If it’s too cold for you to walk outside and you’re tired of the treadmill, head to the nearest mall. Many offer walking programs and early morning access to people in the community for just this purpose. Do a few laps around each level, keep your heart rate up and see if you can find any deals.

5. Play Winter Sports
Dust off your ice skates, skis or snowboard and get out there. Organized sports may not be allowed during the pandemic, but you can still keep it small with your family or friends. You could also go solo, skating around a rink or riding down a mountain to reduce stress and gain solitude. It’s important to still get some fresh air during the winter, especially if you’re stuck inside for most of the day.