This post is all about how to beat winter blues.

While it’s the best time of year for cozy movie nights, hot tea, and curling up by the fire, the winter blues wait for no one. Seasons affective disorder can come for anyone, so let’s help you keep it at bay.

1. Pilates

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Isn’t pilates expensive?

The truth is: it can be, but it definitely doesn’t HAVE to be.

While a single in-person reformer or mat class can run you anywhere from $20 to $80, there are a lot of online options that are much more affordable! Not only are they easier on the wallet, you can stay nice and warm, exercising in the comfort of your own home. For an introvert like myself, this is music to my ears.

Here are a few channels that offer excellent pilates videos that can fit in anyones schedules.

MOVE WITH NICOLE – Nicole is an excellent online coach. Not only do her videos feature relaxing land and soundscapes,

PILATES BY IZZY – I’ve heard this is an incredible channel for moderate to intermediate pilate

2. Stretching

As simple as it is, I feel like this is one of those things that we often don’t make time for, but makes us feel so good when we do. As someone who is always looking for joint pain relief, specifically knee pain relief or hip pain relief, I’m always amazed at how much better I feel after some good stretching.

So 3 and 4 are going to be a bit of a two-for-one, in that you can do both of these things with none other than… that’s right, a planet fitness membership.

3. Red Light Therapy

But really, One of my favorite hacks for full body red light therapy is actually the Total Body Enhancement at Planet Fitness. This is an upright machine that you stand in and it gives 360 degree red light for your whole body.

This is a game changer for my mental health in winter because it truly feels like you’re basking in the sun or sitting on a beach even if it’s freezing outside.

I truly think it’s a hidden gem and well worth the black card membership – which in the grand scheme of gym memberships is very affordable.

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LINK: Make sure to wear eye protection! I got these goggles off of Amazon and they’ve been so helpful at protecting my eyes. Plus you have the joy of looking like Jennifer Coolidge in A Cinderella Story and honestly, who doesn’t want that?

4. Hot Girl Walks

Inside walking on treadmill even at Planet fitness? Link Tik Tok Scrolling ring – I know it sounds silly, but there’s nothing like habit stacking your daily doom scrolling with your 10,000 step goal.

5. Fascia Release

I like to build it into my routine.

Not only does this help with jaw tension and pain, it’s also super beneficial for lymphatic drainage. It’s can also provide huge aesthetic results which is a big reason why it’s on this list. From a budget-friendly aspect, it’s a whole lot cheaper than Botox. (cue the Jennifer Coolidge impression)

Link to Instagram creators who show this and do it for TMJ and aesthetics and link to Tik Tok or other social media pages. Daily video

shot list:

yoga mat with stretching rope

Winter coat and hat or scarf – maybe with smiling face

red light therapy?

This post was all about how to beat the winter blues.