Winter in Muskoka is in full swing in a year without many of our beloved winter activities like downhill skiing and hockey. Combining this with working from home and limited visiting and out-of-house excursions, many of us are going days without fresh air and exercise. It’s so easy to look outside and allow the cold, snowy elements to convince the mind that it’s probably best to stay inside where its warm, safe and comfortable. But like most things that are hard to convince yourself of, there is a lot to be gained from exercising in the tough conditions. Winter in Muskoka is full of pristine beauty and is well worth pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones to experience!

Here are some tips and tricks to help embrace the beauty of winter in Muskoka, get outside, get fit, stay healthy and maintain motivation through the tough winter months.