When it is cold, wet and dark outdoors, many of us are less inclined to step into the world beyond our four walls, and often, we are also less motivated to exercise. But whilst grizzly bears, tortoises and bumblebees hibernate in the later end of the year, humans do not need to. In fact, it’s bad for our health. We chat to Ellie Clarke BSc DipNT, nutritional therapist and yoga teacher, and Vishal Shah, medical director at Thriva, a London-based company specialising in personalised health, about why we feel more tired in winter, as well as the benefits of exercising outside.
Why do people tend to feel less energised and more depressed during winter months?