DAYTON, Ohio — When colder weather hits, many people give up their regular exercise routines. Shorter days, less sunshine and uncomfortable temperatures can combine to make it more difficult to stay on track.

If you find yourself losing motivation to exercise, here are some tips that might help:

Exercise is important to your emotional health. If demands placed on your time and energy leave you feeling out of sorts, know that stress, anxiety, sadness, anger and fatigue can all be relieved with exercise. It can relax you when you are feeling anxious and energize you when you need a boost.

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