Exercise options while on holiday in Canada

crazyderk

Hi all,

I'm looking for a few ideas while im on holidays in Canada I'll be staying with the in-laws and I'm not sure what the weather will be like but more than likely snow/sludge/wet/cold.

I've been going to the gym since June, I normally run 5-6K once or twice a week I'll do weights once or twice a week and I'll try to get to one of the classes like a boot camp, all has been going well and with a good diet I've lost 2 stone since June.

So on the 22nd of Dec I'll be flying to Canada and I'm back on the 2nd of Jan. I'm on holidays so I will indulge a bit (not gonna lie) I'll be good but I plan on having a few extra beers and some junk food especially since xmas and my holidays. so my questions is, any suggestions on some exercises to do?

Depending on weather I will certainly go out for 10K runs but if I'm stuck in the house any suggestions?

JJayoo

Are there any gyms nearby to where you will be staying? I have a number of friends over in Canada and a lot of the big gym chains are open 24/7. No reason why you couldn't get to the gym a few times while over there plus it will give you an excuse to get away from the in-laws

crazyderk

no not nearby from what I can see!

Alf Veedersane

crazyderk wrote: »

no not nearby from what I can see!

What's that aboot?

Brian?

Running outdoors in a Canadian winter is a challenge, I've done it. Bundle up and give it a go. Watch out for the ice under the snow though. That's the real bastard.

Other than that, is there a YMCA anywhere near where you're staying?

crazyderk

Brian? wrote: »

Running outdoors in a Canadian winter is a challenge, I've done it. Bundle up and give it a go. Watch out for the ice under the snow though. That's the real bastard.

Other than that, is there a YMCA anywhere near where you're staying?

it would be about a 20-30 minute drive to get to the YMCA, would involve getting somebody to drive me and then pick me up which im not keen on

Alf Veedersane

crazyderk wrote: »

it would be about a 20-30 minute drive to get to the YMCA, would involve getting somebody to drive me and then pick me up which im not keen on

You don't need t obe collected.

You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find

Many ways. To. Have. A. Good. Time.

Doug Cartel

You could always, you know, take a holiday. That is the main reason for going over there, isn't it?

Brian?

crazyderk wrote: »

it would be about a 20-30 minute drive to get to the YMCA, would involve getting somebody to drive me and then pick me up which im not keen on

In that case you will need:

Long sleeve and long leggings base layers.

Over that on top you'll want at least one t-shirt and a hoodie. Tracksuit bottoms on the legs. Good gloves and possibly a scarf around your face if it's below -10.

amazingemmet

Shovel snow? not joking shoveling is tough exercise

crazyderk

Brian? wrote: »

In that case you will need:

Long sleeve and long leggings base layers.

Over that on top you'll want at least one t-shirt and a hoodie. Tracksuit bottoms on the legs. Good gloves and possibly a scarf around your face if it's below -10.

I have the long sleeve base layer but not the leggings, would I get away with not having the leggings?

crazyderk

amazingemmet wrote: »

Shovel snow? not joking shoveling is tough exercise

There was 46CM of snow dumped in one day last year and Ihad to shovel snow 3-4 times that day, youre right its good excercise alright

Filibuster

Chair Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqgGhJywnHI

crazyderk

Filibuster wrote: »

Chair Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqgGhJywnHI

I'll certainly give it a try but I can tell you now I'm no where near that level of fitness!

Have to start somewhere though

Brian?

crazyderk wrote: »

I have the long sleeve base layer but not the leggings, would I get away with not having the leggings?

It depends on the weather really. My experience of Canadian winter tells me you'll need them. You could be lucky though.

Aldi have base layers at the moment, I wore one cycling yesterday and it was great for the money. Worth checking out.

Where in Canada are you going actually?

tmc86

A simple long hike through the snow would be a demanding enough workout. Obviously make sure you know the route and have a phone with you in case you fall!

Similar to the chair workout just check youtube for home workout bodyweight exercises.

If the YMCA is 20 mins away how long do you think it would take to jog/walk? You could always ask for a lift there or back and make the other leg of the journey yourself.

I'm sure the in-laws won't mind!

crazyderk

Brian? wrote: »

It depends on the weather really. My experience of Canadian winter tells me you'll need them. You could be lucky though.

Aldi have base layers at the moment, I wore one cycling yesterday and it was great for the money. Worth checking out.

Where in Canada are you going actually?

Montreal. I might check out Aldi for those base layers

Brian?

crazyderk wrote: »

Montreal. I might check out Aldi for those base layers

Montreal is beautiful. Love the place, my wife was born there so I've been there god knows how many times.

It can be a bitter place in the winter:

http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news/2013/11/26/20-to-30-centimetres-of-snow-coming-for-montreal

crazyderk

Brian? wrote: »

Montreal is beautiful. Love the place, my wife was born there so I've been there god knows how many times.

It can be a bitter place in the winter:

http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news/2013/11/26/20-to-30-centimetres-of-snow-coming-for-montreal

Ye, my wife is from there too. we go almost twice a year to see her parents, so ive experienced the winter before but ive never exercised in it!

LaughOrDie

How about some HITT circuits or calisthenics? Or maybe a jump rope?

You could do them all in a small space.

crazyderk

Well folks thanks for all your advice, yesterday I shoveled snow for an hour, it was quite the work out the snow was a couple of feet high after a few snow storms.
Today it was a beautiful day it was -15 sun was shining so I went for a run it did 5k in about 25 minutes(there was still some snow on the path)

I'll keep you updated on what else I do