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Thinking about winter in summer? That’s what sports scientist Kati Utz recommends. Because the warm months are just the right time to lay the basis for the next winter season.
The days are still long and, let’s be clear: summer is the ideal time to prepare for the cold season. If you start training now, you will build up strength, endurance and coordination, which will benefit you on the slopes in winter. Your body becomes more stable and robust, which minimizes the risk of injury and gives you a better body feeling during sport.
Surprisingly, many people take the summer as a break from sport. The list of excuses is long: too warm, don’t feel like going to the gym, too rainy, vacation stress, slept badly. We bet one or two of these points will now appeal to you …? And this is exactly where the likeable former competitive athlete counters with three good reasons why it’s worth sticking to your fitness program:
Well, apart from the fact that after summer comes winter, with all its sporting temptations, Kati is also concerned with consciously being outdoors, the simple prevention of everyday tension, stress and for more mobility.
A conversation about the opportunity to rediscover your own town or village and do something good for your body and mind in the process.
If you start training now, you’ll build up strength, endurance and coordination, which will benefit you on the slopes in winter. Photo: Kari Traa
Can you name three reasons why it’s worth starting a fitness program in the city right now?
Kati Utz: Many people tend to see summer as a time out for sport – but it’s the perfect opportunity to start afresh. Because: winter bodies are made in summer. If you exercise now, you are laying the foundations for lasting health and a strong body feeling – also with a view to the coming hiking and skiing season.
Incidentally, it doesn’t matter to your back whether it’s the vacation season – everyday tension doesn’t go away by itself. Right now, exercise helps you to stay mobile and pain-free. What’s more, fresh air, sunlight and exercise activate our immune system, promote vitamin D production and calm the nervous system. If you consciously move outside, you can feel the city with all your senses – this grounds you, strengthens your resilience and gives you new energy.
What advantages can urban outdoor training offer?
Urban outdoor training is extremely suitable for everyday use. Whether in the park in the morning, during your lunch break or with a child and buggy by the river – exercise comes to you. No long distances, no crowded changing rooms, no gym contracts. And you meet like-minded people – Urban Sports is also a community. Motivation included.
It’s more than just sport in the city – it’s a new body awareness. The city becomes a training area, every park a chance to feel yourself. Not only do you get to know new forms of exercise, but also your surroundings – from completely new perspectives.
You train in a functional, versatile and holistic way instead of working out on machines. This not only improves your physical fitness, but also your mindfulness. Every step, every breathing movement outdoors has a calming effect on the nervous system – and creates space for you.
Urban Sports enables short, effective units that can be easily integrated into everyday life – with a noticeable effect on body, mind and soul.
The city becomes a training ground, every park a chance to feel yourself. Photo: Kari Traa
When is it worth booking a personal trainer?
Personal training is always worthwhile if you want maximum effect and real change. If you want to work on yourself in a targeted way or achieve personal goals, you will particularly benefit from individual support. A tailor-made training plan not only helps you to stick with it, but also to achieve the best possible results – without any pressure.
Whether it’s more energy, fewer aches and pains, a stronger body feeling or simply enjoying exercise again: 1-to-1 training will get you exactly where you want to be.
What might a training session look like for you?
As a sports scientist, I support my clients with a holistic approach: my personal training sessions combine targeted strengthening, mobilization, mindful moves and everyday exercise – tailored to their stage of life, needs and available time.
What costs and benefits can you expect?
The cost of a personal training session starts at 130 euros – including pre-check-in, needs analysis and individual training planning.
Your added value: Holistic support instead of a mass program. Flexible time slots – also for working moms (and dads). And a professional network of therapists, nutrition experts and coaches to support you along the way.
My conclusion: Don’t wait. Start now – for yourself, your health and the way you feel in your own body.
About Katrin (Kati) Utz:
The sports science graduate with a focus on prevention and rehabilitation sports has been self-employed in the field of therapeutic personal training as well as pre- and postnatal training since August 2019. Previously, Utz held various management positions and roles in different physiotherapy practices and training centers.
The former competitive athlete in track and field athlete is the mother of two children and an active mountaineer.
Photo: Archive Kati Utz
Anyone interested in personal training with Kati Utz can get in touch via direct message on Instagram (@kati_utz) or book a free introductory session via https://katiutz.com.
