If you’re anything like us, you’ll spend the majority of the year waiting for that elusive weather sweet spot before stepping outside to work out.

While we all understand the benefits of outdoor exercise, from improving mood to stimulating our brains, it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to head out when it’s too hot/too cold/too windy.

But rather than slamming the front door and heading for the sofa (which we totally endorse when needed, by the way) why not use meteorology to your advantage? We asked the experts why a workout in the wind is so good for us – and it might just motivate you to give it a go.

Windy weather putting you off exercising outdoors? Here are 5 ways the wind can improve your workout