When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, the motivation to get outside and exercise comes much easier.

But when the cold weather comes around, that motivation can take a nose dive.

Whether you’re retired, a busy parent, a single professional or a child, there are many fun and creative ways to keep moving this winter to help fight off colds and the flu, and maintain your overall health.

Park Farther Away
Those extra steps can add up. It may be good to buy a pedometer to track exactly how many steps you take each day.

When the leaves and temperatures begin to fall, many people envision a winter’s worth of curling up by cozy fires, cooking traditional comfort foods and binge-watching holiday movies.

But increased food intake and decreased activity can have a cumulative effect, resulting in habits and health changes that last beyond the winter months.