With the onset of autumn, it is easier to take advantage of outdoor sports with the cooler air and low humidity. You can also enjoy the fall colors, pumpkins, and the crisp morning temperatures.
Start by taking a morning, noon, or evening stroll with your spouse, pet, friends, or just yourself to relax from daily chores and hectic schedule. Explore nearby parks in the neighborhood or enjoy many of the hiking trails in or out of town to see the wonders of nature. Start with a 10 to 20 minute daily walk and increase to 30 to 60 minutes over the weeks.
When fall begins, it’s a good time to change up your workouts, which could include cycling. Your body gets used to the same activities over and over again. When this happens, your muscles are not being used as they should be, leading to a potential weight loss plateau.
Raking leaves is also a great way to burn calories and activate upper body muscles. It takes 30 days to develop a habit. So, if you are completely new to the sport or are trying to change your schedule a little from summer to fall, keep this in mind.
Workouts don’t have to last a full half an hour or hour to be effective. Ideally, getting 30 minutes on most days is best to help maintain the weight while getting health benefits. There is no need to do the 30-minute activity all at once. Dividing the 30 minutes into three 10-minute workouts offers similar health benefits to a 30-minute workout.
