As days get shorter and the weather gets colder, Ohioans will be forced indoors —even many who spend their time exercising outside.
"For one, it's good for you ... But it can also produce endorphins to help stave off seasonal effective disorder," Lawson said."So it can help you feel better emotionally as well." Lawson suggested meeting with a personal trainer a few times as a way to nail down a routine that isn't overwhelming. Overall, people need to go easy on themselves, Lawson said.
There are several types of yoga classes available across the Columbus area and that means there's something for almost everyone at any comfort level, Wilkes said.If trying to do aerial poses seems nerve-wracking or intimidating, Wilkes said Seven Studios offers courses for beginners as well as relaxing classes geared toward meditation and unwinding. High-intensity classes are also available, she said.
Tension bands, Yee said, are cheap and easy to purchase online and can be used in place of weights. Over the years, Yee joked that he's seen people use everything from canned food to pots and pans in place of weights.