Fall Fitness: Indoor and Outdoor Ideas

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It is now Fall, and it is important to keep up the momentum when it comes to your exercise routine. Some adjustments might be needed. The weather outside changes, which depending on where you live, might mean you can finally avoid the intense heat or you may need to move workouts indoors if it has gotten too chilly. It is also a great time to focus on gentler forms of movement.

Take Advantage of Nice Fall Days

To start with, take advantage of the fall days that are warm or cool, without extreme cold or hot weather. This is when you should be getting outside and exercising in nature. There are many ways to exercise outdoors, including walking, hiking, riding a bicycle, taking your dogs for a walk, going to a nearby lake or beach.

I enjoy walking around my neighborhood where I often meet up with some of my suburban neighbors — the Deer family.

You can also head to a park near you to do some outdoor exercises alone or with your kids. Many parks also include equipment to help with push-ups and conditioning.

Try New Forms of Outdoor Exercise

Similarly, there might be some forms of movement outside that you never considered before. Maybe you are familiar with cycling or walking, but you don’t have much experience with hiking. This is a great time to try something new and explore what other forms of movement you enjoy. You might have assumed you wouldn’t like tai-chi, but then fell in love with the benefits. Maybe you are more of a gym person, but find that running outside is really healing to you.

Consider Heading to the Gym

As we get further into fall and the temperatures begin to drop more rapidly, it is a good time to renew your gym membership and use some gym equipment. This allows you to still get in a good workout without worrying about the weather conditions. A major benefit to the gym is that you have access to all the equipment you could possibly need. You might even make some new friends.

Experiment with Home Workouts

While there are many different forms of movement you can do at home, fall is ideal for conditioning and gentle movement. It is a time when you slow down, enjoy more rest, and treat your body with care. This means focusing more on stretching, yoga, and gentle conditioning workouts. Maybe you start doing yoga or Pilates in the morning, or you enjoy an afternoon stroll with your spouse. You can also start or start to use your home gym.

No matter what you pick, just get moving!

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Loving Life — The Reboot!

Dominique

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