We all know what happens in winter. It's cold and all we want to do is stay inside and stuff our faces with hearty food and warm drinks. But, well... before we know it, we're a few kilos heavier and struggling to fit into our favourite jeans. Before you start panicking though, it's not as hard as you think to shed that extra pesky weight! Here are six creative ways to lose weight and get your daily exercise in Malta , all while having fun and blowing off some steam.

1. HIIT Fitness Malta

Get those muscles pumping with HIIT Fitness Malta in Pembroke. Choose from various classes like Full Body Pump, Lower or Upper Body Pump, Morning Burn, Circuit Training, Bootcamp and so much more for a fun take on getting fit and staying there! They also offer training for obstacle course races (ocr). I'm feeling the burn already!

2. Spartan Kettlebells

Located at Spinola Bay, St Julian’s, Spartan Kettlebells is the only gym in Malta that specialises in kettle bell training. Run by Swedish sisters Maja and Linnea, this gym is pushing the fitness revolution in Malta, delivering fun and functional training sessions you'll love!

3. Good Vibes Boxing & Fitness

Try your hand at boxing at Good Vibes Boxing & Fitness in Birkirkara, where the team will help you build your strength from the ground up. Train with boxing expert Roland in a boxfit or boxing session available every day. Tight schedule? Good Vibes allows you to create your own plan to suit your needs. #NoExcuses

4. Reflex Total Fitness

Get sweaty with TRX Training at Reflex Total Fitness, located within the Corinthia Palace in Attard and the Fortina Spa Resort, Sliema. TRX Training is definitely a fun way of burning those extra goodies we’ve been indulging in lately. This original workout system leverages gravity and your body weight while performing your exercises. Engage that core!

5. Nextbike Malta

“Fitness is a way of life… stop driving, start cycling” is Nextbike Malta’s motto. Nextbike stations are located in main areas of towns all over Malta and Gozo, and they've also introduced an e-bike version. Get more exercise in your daily routine by biking to work! Nextbike also organises guided tours and nature trails on various days – the perfect solution to getting a bit of fresh air and a whole lot of exercise.

6. The Fit Studio by Dalton

Kids can get in on the fun too at The Fit Studio by Dalton. A fun-packed one-hour session is what’s in store for bouncing kids. With different ranges and a variety of fun, kids can participate in various physical activities such as soaring on trampolines and climbing the agility ladder. During their fitness session, kids will learn basic skill movements such as squats, push ups, running drills and core exercises, guaranteed to get them moving!