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| Friday, October 10, 2008 |
| Fall Into Fitness |
So here we are in October and how many of us still have the same 10 pounds to lose that we swore we would lose back in January. Well, I propose that we all step up our exercise this fall to lose that New Year’s Resolution weight before January 2009 rolls around. What better time than the present to Fall Into Fitness!
I don’t know about you, but it’s always easier for me to work out in the fall. The weather is beautiful just about everywhere, all of the summer barbeques and vacations are behind me and most of the gyms have great membership sales in the fall. I can’t think of any reason not to exercise this fall.
If you like exercising outdoors, fall is the perfect time. Aside from the weather being great, there are so many great outdoor activities. For example, the American Heart Association holds its Heart Walk in many states this time of year. The Heart Walk raises money for the fight against heart disease and stroke, which are the number 1 and number 3 leading causes of death in the United States. This is a great way to get some exercise while helping out a good cause. Some upcoming Heart Walks include one on 10/11 in Fresno, CA and one on 10/17 in Panama City Beach, FL. Check to see when a Heart Walk is scheduled in your area.
There are many other great organizations that hold walks and runs during the fall months. Check out the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society for more information. There are so many other outdoor activities that you can do in the fall. Try hiking, nature walks, apple picking, flag football, mountain bike riding or even a game of soccer.
If outdoor activity is not for you, you are in luck. Most big name gyms have great membership deals in the fall. Sales usually slump from October to January so you can get a great a deal on a membership. Look for $0 registration fees or some extras like free personal training sessions or a free massage. Many gyms also change up their aerobic schedules around now because they want to keep members interested who might slip away at this time of year. Check out some new classes like Yogalates, which is a mix of yoga and Pilates, Zumba which is a Latin dance class or Cardio Core which helps you burn calories while tightening up your abs. Many personal trainers will cut deals in the upcoming months because business gets slow before Christmas. If you need some extra motivation, try to work a deal with a trainer and you might be surprised at the results.
If I still haven’t motivated you, why not try thinking outside of the ‘exercise box’. Try learning a new skill like ballroom dancing or karate. You can also try getting the whole family involved. You can go for a walk with the family or take them all to the local ice skating rink for a change. Find something that you will enjoy and that will give you a good workout.
Fall offers a lot of fitness opportunities. Whatever exercise you choose this fall, just do it, before you find yourself making that same old resolution to lose weight come January. Maybe this year you can resolve to organize your closet!!
- Jennifer
Labels: Exercise, Healthy Planet, Jennifer
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