Getting Fit This Fall With 4 Choices

By Brandi Goodman 

Fitness starts to fall to the wayside during the autumn season for many people. More people are opting to remain indoors without any summer events to attend or beach days to enjoy. Just because it's the fall season doesn't mean you can't still maintain your fitness. Get fit this fall with four choices.

Join All the Fall Events

Summer events aren't all towns offer. Many locations host fall events through the autumn months as well. Join all of the events you can so you get lots of exercise time in during the season. All of the walking alone will be beneficial for your body. Hayrides, pumpkin and apple picking, pumpkin carving, Fall Harvest Festivals and more activities provide lots of opportunity to work out your body in different ways. 

Walk or Hike

A walk through the changing trees is a beautiful sight to see. A hike is also a great choice. Choose which one is best for your fitness level or frame of mind at the time and enjoy the nature around you. Both walking and hiking can burn lots of calories and strengthen your lower body tremendously. Walking may be more worthwhile if you have a lot on your mind and you want to unwind after a hard day. Hiking requires more focus and effort. 

Take a Class

You don't have to follow a basic gym routine to get exercise. Not many people like going to the gym because they're unsure of how all the machines work. Take a class instead and you'll get to receive instruction. It also puts you with a group of others also trying to get fit. You'll feel more at ease with others around you rather than stumbling in on your own. Lots of great classes are available indoors in the fall and winter seasons, such as Zumba, water aerobics, strength training, and more. 

Work Out While You Watch

Binge-watching fall shows may be more of your priority these days. That doesn't have to mean fitness falls off the list completely. Work out while you watch so you can still enjoy your favorite shows while also getting some exercise. Put your treadmill or another piece of gym equipment in front of your television. 

Choose from one of these four options or consider your own fall activities for fitness. There's lots to choose from that will have you working up a sweat and improving your health. 

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Pinole, Calif.