FALL INTO FITNESS: MAKE THE MOST OF THE SEASON By Tina Baker
Fall fitness: Fall fitness tips, autumn exercise ideas, staying active in autumn
Outdoor activities: Fall foliage hikes, apple picking, pumpkin picking, outdoor walking
Healthy habits: Strength training, functional fitness, everyday movement, healthy aging
There’s something about fall that makes us want to get outside. The crisp air, colorful leaves, apple picking, pumpkin picking, football, and cozy weekends at home all make autumn one of the best seasons to get moving.
Here are a few simple ways to make fitness part of your fall routine without it feeling like exercise!
Take a foliage hike.
Fall is the perfect time to explore a new trail. Hiking is wonderful for your heart, legs, balance, and mental health. And when the scenery is beautiful, you may forget you’re getting a workout!
Make pumpkin picking your workout.
Walking around the farm, carrying pumpkins, climbing hay bales, and navigating uneven ground can add up to plenty of movement. Bonus points for choosing your pumpkin the old-fashioned way, carry it instead of using the wagon!
Go apple picking.
Reach, squat, bend, walk, and carry. Who knew picking apples could be functional fitness? Just remember to use your legs when lifting that heavy bag of apples!
Turn a walk into a fall adventure.
You don’t need a long hike to benefit from being outdoors. Grab a friend, your family, or your dog and take a 30-minute walk while enjoying the changing scenery.
Keep strength training on your calendar.
As tempting as it is to slow down when summer ends, don’t let your workouts hibernate! Maintaing strength becomes increasingly important as we get older. Even two or three short strength sessions a week can make a difference.
Enjoy the daylight while you can.
The days are getting shorter, so take advantage of those beautiful fall afternoons. A little sunshine and fresh air can do wonders for your mood and energy.
And finally… have fun!
Fitness doesn’t always have to mean a gym, a class, or counting repetitions. Sometimes it’s a hike with friends, chasing kids around a pumpkin patch, walking through a beautiful park, or simply taking the long way home.
This fall, look for ways to move more, enjoy the outdoors, and make memories while you’re doing it. Your body and your mind will thank you!
Fall tip:
Don’t wait for the “perfect” workout. Put on your sneakers, step outside, and start moving. Even a little counts!
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