Fall Exercise: Is it Time to Upgrade Your Fitness Routine?

Participating in physical exercise is of course important year-round, but if you have 
slacked off a little over the summer, the fall season is the perfect time to re-focus on it. 
This provides a lot of benefits your physical and emotional health, plus lets you reach 
any fitness goals you have.


Benefits of Exercising in the Fall

Why exercise in the fall? There are so many great reasons! The weather is starting to 
get cooler, so you can enjoy outdoor exercise without too much discomfort. This is also 
the time of year when the gym is less crowded, and most people sign up for new gym 
memberships in the beginning of the year or before summer, but tend to go less during 
this time of year. 

Plus, with the holidays approaching, you might want to find a healthy balance between 
eating and working out, which is why exercising this time of the year can be so 
beneficial for your health.


Get Outside to Exercise

There is no better time than to get outside for your exercise routine! Think of how 
beautiful the scenery is during this time of year. You get the cooler weather, the 
changing leaves, the beautiful sunsets. Think about outdoor activities like walking, 
hiking, riding a bike. You can start participating in gardening more to exercise at home, 
or go apple picking with your family. There are just so many great options.


Head to the Gym

If you prefer working out at the gym, this is the perfect time of year! As mentioned, the 
gym is going to be less crowded than just about any other time of year. In the fall, you 
are able to usually get a discount for your membership because of this, and you will get 
your choice of machines. Ask the gym about their trainer options if you are brand new to 
using a gym, or just hop on a treadmill or elliptical for a good cardio workout.


Train for a 5 or 10k

There is almost always a 5k or 10k race in the fall season, often around Thanksgiving or 
similar holidays. During this time of the year, it might be a good idea to challenge 
yourself and run (or walk/run) a 5k. It is only 3.1 miles, so you can definitely do it with 
just a little training. By practicing your walking and jogging a few days a week, you will 
be ready in no time! Plus, this is a great activity to do with the kids.


