Tweaking your autumn workout
Just because it's cold outside, it's not an excuse to dodge exercise. You just need to learn how to workout smart
As autumn arrives, workout plans may change. You may see the seasonal change as a blessing. Children return to school, freeing up more time to exercise. A drop in heat and humidity levels also may renew your commitment to stay fit.
By contrast, you may find that the shorter, cooler days actually put your motivation to exercise into the deep freeze.
However you feel about autumn, making proper adjustments is crucial to keeping your workout plan on track during the season. Here are some tips for staying fit this autumn, whether you exercise outside or inside.
Get outdoors
Invigorated by crisp air? If so, take your workout outside. Bicycling, jogging and hiking are a few activities you can enjoy al fresco. Gardening work such as raking leaves, also provides a cardiovascular boost. By exercising outdoors, you may get the bonus of a front-row seat to nature's annual display of colour.
If you exercise outdoors, keep the following in mind:
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