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Fall Into a Fitness Routine
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Fall is notorious for comfort
foods like pumpkin spice
lattes and game day nachos.
Combine these tempting seasonal
staples with darker,
shorter days and it can be
hard to maintain an active
mindset. Despite the enticement
to indulge, you can keep
your active lifestyle going or
even kick off a new fi tness
regime.
Th is year, take advantage of
the winds of change when the
seasons switch and commit to
smart habits for a healthy fall.
Dress for success. As the
temperatures drop, you may
be tempted to bundle up
before heading outdoors to
exercise, and for your warmup
and cool-down period,
that’s not a bad idea.
However, while you’re in the
midst of your workout, it’s
easy to get overheated. Wear
layers that you can shed as
you begin to sweat and consider
moisture-wicking materials
that can prevent sweaty
clothes from getting cold in
the breeze.
Stay hydrated. You may not
feel as thirsty when you exercise
in cooler weather, but it’s
just as important to keep your
body well hydrated. When
you sweat, you lose more
than just water. An option
like Propel Electrolyte Water
helps you replace what’s lost
in sweat through its key electrolyte
- sodium - and supports
hydration by stimulating
thirst and aiding in fl uid
balance. With the same level
of electrolytes as Gatorade,
zero calories and no sugar,
it can be a perfect choice to
support your active lifestyle.
Learn more at propelwater.
com.
Opt for early workouts.
When dark comes early, it can
trick your mind into thinking
it’s time to wind down for the
night. Avoid that motivation
pitfall by planning your workout
earlier in the day, such as
fi rst thing in the morning or
during your lunch break. If
early mornings are daunting,
remember that it won’t take
long to shift your sleep schedule
and early exercise is a caffeine
free way to put some
energy into your day.
Find exercises you enjoy.
Forcing yourself through
exercises you despise will
only backfi re in the long run.
If you’re not a runner, look
for other ways to get your cardio
pumping. Interval walking
with varied paces and
elevation can be an eff ective
alternative or look at ideas
like kickboxing or aerobics
that you can have fun with
while working up a sweat.
Indulge in moderation.
Virtually every expert agrees
that an occasional indulgence
is perfectly acceptable, but use
caution when the fall goodies
start tempting. Th ose warm,
rich desserts and drinks are
fi lled with empty calories that
can make all your hard work
go to waste.
Set realistic goals. Having
a long-term goal is a good
idea, but be sure to set attainable
expectations for yourself,
including some milestones
you can celebrate along the
way to keep your motivation
strong. Be realistic about how
much time you can dedicate
to fi tness with your other life
demands so you can set your
goals accordingly.
Don’t skimp on skin care.
Th e sun may not be as hot,
but if you’re exercising outdoors,
you’re still at risk for
sunburn. Protect any exposed
skin with sunscreen before
working out.
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