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This one is for you if you've ever wondered, "How can I keep healthy during the fall?" Once summer is done, it might be difficult to stay motivated. It's all too easy to fall off the wagon when winter approaches and the days become shorter, darker, and colder.
However, we at IDEASTEP think that leading a healthy and active lifestyle will make you happier. That's why we've compiled a list of the best methods to keep healthy this autumn. We'll talk about the finest fall workouts and how to stay on track with your fitness goals in the coming months. Let's get this party started!
How to keep your gym routine going in the fall
Summertime, most people say, makes it simpler to be healthy and active. The days are longer and the sun sets later in the evening, providing you lots of opportunities to get outside and move. When it gets dark around 5 p.m., though, your motivation to go for a run vanishes completely. We understand!
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Maintaining your training momentum throughout the fall is critical to avoid undoing all of your months of hard work. Unfortunately, statistics reveal that the average person will gain five to seven pounds over the winter months. As a result, people make unrealistic New Year's resolutions in order to get back to where they were before the winter. It's a never-ending game of chasing your tail!
If you have certain goals in mind and want to keep moving closer to them this fall, you'll need a strategy. Check out our latest article on how to make a new fitness goal for the fall, which includes some suggestions on how to establish and implement SMART fitness goals, so go there first.
To keep your workout motivation going this fall, as mentioned in that article, you'll need clear goals, as well as the tools and knowledge to attain them. And that's exactly what we'll give you in this article! Let's move on to some of the best fall workouts to keep your activity and motivation levels high.
The three most effective fall workouts
Walking
Fall is, in our opinion, the ideal season for walking. The temperature drops a few degrees, allowing you to take a walk around your neighborhood in comfort. This has the advantage of preventing you from overheating, which is a common complaint among summer walkers!
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Check out this article we wrote titled Why You Should Walk More in 2021 if you want to understand more about the benefits of walking. Here's the gist of it, if you're walking:
Improves the health of your lungs and heart
Calories are burned.
Lowers blood sugar levels
Joint-friendly
Immune function is improved.
Enhances your energy levels
Strengthens the body
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Apart from these advantages, spending time outside improves your mood and is an excellent method to socialize or listen to your favorite podcast.
Plus, there's nothing like hearing the crunch of your shoes when strolling through crisp fall leaves if you're wearing comfortable shoes with supportive insoles.
Sports in the open air
You'll be able to enjoy several outdoor team sports more now that the weather is cooler. In addition, there are other holidays from September to December, including Labor Day weekend, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. That means you'll have plenty of chances to spend time with your friends and family. What better way to pass the time than by participating in a team sport?
If you're looking for some motivation, try playing soccer, football, basketball, softball, or field hockey, and that's just the beginning! Playing sports with your friends and family is a fun way to get outside and move without feeling like you're working out.
An hour of sporting activity gets your heart pounding, stimulates different muscle groups, burns calories, and makes you grin!
Check out this post on the finest fall sports to play and how to get started.
jogging on the trails
Take advantage of the opportunity to run before it gets too cold and dark in the winter. You can run alone or with friends, but you'll realize how much time spent outside on the move benefits you. Plus, because trails are softer on your feet than concrete, you'll be less likely to suffer from pain and damage if you wear the right shoes and insoles.
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Sign up for a turkey trot or another comparable race in your area if you're having trouble staying motivated while jogging. While this isn't a competitive race with money on the line, it is a great way to establish a goal and have something to strive towards.
If you're interested in participating in this nationwide 5km turkey trot, check out the details.
3 tips to keep your fall fitness regimen on track
Set SMART fitness objectives.
You may find it difficult to go from never working out a day in your life to a seven-day-a-week workout schedule. You could be better off diving right in, but for many people, being overly aggressive with their expectations can lead to a lack of motivation, pressure, and falling off the bandwagon. Set SMART exercise goals to help you stay on track.
Enjoy what you're doing.
No concerns if walking, outdoor sports, or running aren't your thing. Finding something you enjoy is the key to staying motivated. If you enjoy dance courses, go to them frequently. Don't perform burpees if you despise them!
Make a partner to hold you accountable.
Get an accountability buddy if you're having trouble sticking to your fall training program. A friend, colleague, family member, online coach, or personal trainer could be this individual.
Finally, some thoughts
This fall, keep going! Don't give up at the first stumbling block. Prepare to face the challenges posed by the winter months by engaging in enjoyable workouts with individuals who will hold you accountable.