Here are eight great ways to get in shape during the fall season:
1. Crunch leaves, not food. With cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage, this is a great time to get outdoors and exercise. Try walking, hiking, cycling, playing in the park or raking those red and golden leaves off your lawn.
2. Fall out of your regular routine. Ditch your regular exercise routine and try something new and different. Sign up for a dance class. Join a walking group at your local mall. Buy a jump rope and s how long you can go without stopping.
3. Tune in and work out. Who says watching TV is just for couch potatoes? Turn on your favorite fall premiere show and get moving. Do sit-ups during commercials or push ups in between shows. It'll keep you fit and help you avoid mindless munching while you sit on the couch.
4. Exercise your options. There are lots of easy ways to work exercise into many of your regular activities. Kids have a soccer game? Try walking around the field while you watch. Hour-long meeting with a coworker? See if he or she is willing to make it a meeting-on-the-move so you can walk while you talk.
6. Take 30. It takes about a month for a regular activity to become a habit. So be patient and remember that it takes time for change to happen. Even as the temperature continues to drop and it gets darker earlier, try to stick with your new, healthier lifestyle. It'll be worth the wait!
7. Shed a light on safety. If you have to exercise at night when it's dark, just make sure you're being safe. Wear a reflective vest if you're walking or jogging outside. Bring a flashlight to light your way. And put a light on your helmet if you're riding your bike. Also, it's always best to exercise with a buddy for extra safety.
8. Bundle up. If you're exercising outside during the crisp fall months, it may take your body some extra time to warm up. Try wearing layers. Your first layer should help wick away moisture. The next layer should be about warmth - Try a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. Your outer layer should help protect you from the elements, like a windbreaker.
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ReplyDeleteIf you have a yard there are plenty of things to do to keep you busy as well. Fall is a great time to prepare your lawn for spring; if you fertilize your grass in the fall/winter with a weed preventer then you will only get grass in the spring instead of the usual grass-weed mixture. Making sure all oak leaves and pine needles are raked up off your lawn and out of your garden will keep the soil from being contaminated by tannins that can make it harder to grow grass and vegetables. Finally, just cleaning up lawn furniture, planter pots, and other objects in the yard and moving them to a covered area will make it easier to remove snow during the winter, and dirt and debris in the spring.
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