{"id":296,"date":"2017-01-24T20:12:09","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T20:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alaskacartransport.com\/news\/?p=296"},"modified":"2017-01-24T20:12:09","modified_gmt":"2017-01-24T20:12:09","slug":"heart-healthy-winter-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alaskacartransport.com\/news\/heart-healthy-winter-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart Healthy Winter Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For some, winter is all about hibernating. The more cold weather, ice, and snow, the more excuses to curl up with a good book on the couch and watch a movie. For others, winter is all about being active. Whether you are hibernating for the winter or looking forward to some cool and adventurous activities, it\u2019s time to think about some heart healthy winter activities. Here are a few:<\/p>\n

Cross-Country Skiing<\/strong><\/p>\n

While you might think that cross-country skiing only provides a workout for the lower body like the thighs and calves, you also get a pretty awesome upper body workout too. Many active people go to the gym to get a good cardio workout, build muscle and burn calories too. Cross-country skiing can provide all three benefits.<\/p>\n

You might need to hit the gym for a while before heading out cross-country skiing, but the experience and the adventure will offer you many benefits.<\/p>\n

Ice-Skating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people think of pure fun when they think about ice-skating, but this winter sport can keep you fit while you\u2019re having fun. There are many obvious benefits, but also a few hidden benefits to ice-skating.<\/p>\n