[quote]Aero51 wrote:
Fortunately, I have a sled I can train with (I was planning on saving it for late spring to mid fall), but holy fuck it is cold out here in NY. I really really want to use the sled instead of doing shitty lunges or step ups indoors, but the workout is no longer fun when it’s 20 degrees out. [/quote]
Wendler had a few good alternatives in this article:
Some kind of heavy bag is also good for at-home conditioning sessions.
In addition to what was suggested, a small well-positioned heater can make a big difference with garage training. I’m in central Nassau on Long Island and I usually walk a few blocks to the gym. It’s only about five minutes but I haven’t been up for the freezing hike the last few days. Closed garage door with a simple electric heater makes the garage very tolerable.
Also, in general, a more-thorough-than-usual basic warm-up is an obvious choice. A few more mobility drills and a couple extra minutes getting the blood flowing and increasing your core temp can lead to a better overall workout.
There’s also nothing wrong with temporarily paring down your routine so you’re “just” doing the basics. Whatever kind of program you’re on and whatever your goals, it’s almost-definitely acceptable (in the big picture) to “just” spend 15-20ish minutes doing a big basic lift and then call it a day. Especially if it’s only until the weather warms up a little, it’s no biggie.