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3 Workouts to Spice Up Your Winter Routine

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DePaul chapter.

Is time on the treadmill moving too slowly? Try these extremely fun exercises around Lincoln Park to burn some major calories!

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Calling all dancers or those of you who like to dance around your room when no one is watching: Heat up your workout routine and burn up to 700 calories while you learn Bollywood dance moves! Not only will you have a blast, but the dancing also de-stresses you (a must around finals week!)

Chicago Park District

Who says you need a mountain to enjoy skiing? Burn around 600 calories an hour while enjoying the wintry Chicago views! The paths and trails around Lincoln Parkā€™s 1,208 acres of lakefront are ideal for cross-country skiing. Equipment rental is available at REI, 1466 N. Halsted Street.
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Everyone knows girls can fight with more than words. Hit up the Chicago MMA club and show off your skills (you will burn around 500 calories per hour)! The club offers a variety of unique workouts such as MMA class, Boot Camp, and a full body Ultimate Fit class. Visit the website and sign up for a free trial class!
Ellyse is the Founding President and Editor-in-Chief of the DePaul University branch of Her Campus. She is currently a senior studying Public Relations and Advertising. Ellyse is originally from the Chicago suburbs and loves spending her college career enjoying all that the city has to offer. In addition to Her Campus, Ellyse is also a member of Delta Gamma. She hopes to one day work in either public relations or event planning and to one day own her own business. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, spending time with friends, catching up on blogs, quoting movies like it’s her job, pinning for hours and working out.