Winter is Coming: Time to Burn Calories




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Summary: The leaves are falling and snow is coming. Don't dread the chores, use them as your free personal trainer.The leaves are falling, and snow is coming. You may dread the sound of those words. But instead, why not delight in them? Why not see the change in seasons as an opportunity to workout for free, while making your home area clean and tidy? Shoveling snow and raking leaves is a great form of exercise, making use of many of your muscle groups. Other activities, such as winterizing your home and yard also are great calorie burners. The next thing you know, you've gotten in shape. Richard Cotton, MS, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss all the ways you can use the coming months as a venue for improving your health, fitness and overall wellness.