9 Winter Workouts to Try This Weekend

If you put long bike rides on hold in the Winter, take a spin class. One 45-minute class can burn upwards of 500 calories and will have you sweating up a storm. If spinning intimidates you, read these tips. Aside from the good music, it's a great way to build up your strength and endurance.

Chill in the air? Warm up with hot yoga! Once you get past the heat and the sweat factor, hot yoga classes can provide you with a workout that increases your flexibility, strength, and energy. If you're looking to try a class for the first time, then read these tips.

Although it may not be speedy, cross-country skiing will tone your entire body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Before you get going, consider these beginner tips and take a lesson to avoid injury.

If you're looking to have the time of your life — working out — you must try Zumba! To get the most from this Latin-inspired dance workout, you don't even need to leave your house; dance your way to toned abs with this video. Go to zumba.com to find a Zumba Toning class in your area.

Skip the treadmill on occasion for some fresh air and a hike! You may have layer up the Winter workout gear, but it will be more enjoyable than in the sticky Summer months — and with fewer bugs too. Even if you're just walking, hiking is a great way to build muscle and improve endurance. A short 30-minute hike will burn 180 calories!

It may not be the easiest sport, but snowboarding is a great workout and loads of fun once you get the hang of it. Before you hit the slopes, get your body used to the movement with these snowboarding workouts from the pros. Since the board requires a lot of balance, don't be surprised if your abs are sore the next day!

If you're in need of a fun workout this Winter, go ice skating! Not only is it a great way to stay active with friends, it will work your lower body and test your balance. In just one hour, you can burn around 300 calories.

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to give up swimming. Head to an indoor pool to tone your core and speed up your metabolism. Get into the best shape of your life with this four-week training plan (no tan lines necessary!).

Last but not least, skiing is definitely something you should try if weather and location permit. If you're a beginner, lessons and a few balance exercises are a must. Since skiing is a total-body workout, don't forget to end the day with these postslope stretches.