If You Want to Be Healthy This Winter, Read This

Updated on 12/29/2015 at 6:00 AM

Paid Content For

Macy's

Your New Year's resolutions involve getting into shape, but the thought of logging endless hours trapped inside the cardio or weight room is beyond unappealing. The good news is that you can stay on your path toward wellness this season without swiping your gym card. Ahead, four cold-weather activities that are just as fun as they are calorie burners.

Build a snowman

Lacking the motivation to go outside and build a snow sculpture? Now you have a compelling reason to do it; this outdoor activity can burn around 285 calories per hour. Be sure to layer up and wear a pair of tights or leggings underneath your pants to stay warm.

Go ice skating

First thing: locate an ice rink that isn't spilling over with people zipping around in chaotic fashion. After that it's easy to get your heart pumping. Throw on a fleece jacket to stay warm and you're ready to go. An hour of ice skating will burn over 400 calories.

Have a snowball fight

Get out your aggression by engaging in a competitive — albeit safe — snowball fight. Don't give up, either. An hour of fighting can burn around 300 calories.

Sledding FTW

Not only is barreling down snowy hills on a sled tons of fun, but it can also be a real workout. How? Getting back up the hill will tone your glutes and hamstrings, and 30 minutes of the activity will burn just under 200 calories. Wear a cozy jacket or long-sleeved shirt made of moisture-wicking fabric that will help you stay dry as you play.

Calorie burn based on a 130-pound woman who is 5'5".

More from Macy's

Shop activewear from Macy's.