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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Reanna Smith

How to motivate yourself to exercise when it's cold and dark outside

As we get further into autumn, the darker nights and drearier days can start to take a toll on our moods.

One in three people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that commonly presents itself during the autumn and winter, making the next few months particularly tough for millions of people in the UK.

Research shows that regular exercise is one of the ways that we can boost our mood during these tougher months, but if you're struggling to keep up with an exercise routine as it gets colder you're not alone.

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