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An Exercise Routine to Help You Fight the Winter Blues

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Winter is just around the corner, and with Daylight Savings behind us, days are getting shorter and shorter. This tends to be the time of year when the “Winter Blues” start to emerge, and some people even develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or more severe cases of the Winter Blues. Winter Blues and SAD are both forms of depression. However, studies show that both can be positively affected by exercise, which has been shown to help with depressive symptoms, especially when it gets to be more vigorous. If you find yourself affected by the Winter Blues each year, an exercise routine can go a long way in helping boost your mood. The following exercise routine will have several components to help you fight the Winter Blues. As always, be sure to check in with your physician before starting a new exercise routine.

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