This has been such a wonderful summer for outdoor activities! But I’m already mentally preparing myself for the changing seasons to come. Just like most people, my activities change significantly with the weather and time of year. Experts are recognizing this trend as well and in a study shown on www.excusercise.org, Dr. Bruce Cohen questions how the weather and time-of-year affects our motivations and adherence to exercise programs. 
Think about how the weather affects your activities. Do you dread the cold weather? Are you afraid of falling on the ice? Do the changes in temperature and time of year make you hibernate and become less active?
I know that as the weather changes…so do my activities. And over the years I’ve learned that preparation (remember that last blog entry?) is the key to maintaining physical activity when things change. Sometimes changes happen that we never saw coming, but this is one we can expect every year! Now is a great time to start thinking about your fall and winter workout sessions.
I recently joined a new gym that had Les Mills classes. Those are my favorite workout classes because they are challenging and fun. Although I don’t go to them much right now because I’m taking advantage of the outdoors, I know that I will utilize them when it is way too cold to be outside. Is there a gym or class that you’ve wanted to try out? Maybe now is a great time to research, plan, and save for those programs.
I also use a lot of at-home workout programs during the colder seasons. I like Exercise TV on digital cable (www.exercisetv.tv too!) or the free Yoga classes on www.yogatoday.com. I just move the coffee table and turn my living room into my workout studio! Do you have any workout DVDs or dumbbells at home that you can use this year? Try to use this season as a way to get started on your new fall/winter workout options, and then you will feel prepared and confident to keep up with your healthy lifestyle no matter what is thrown your way!
Think about how the weather affects your activities. Do you dread the cold weather? Are you afraid of falling on the ice? Do the changes in temperature and time of year make you hibernate and become less active?I know that as the weather changes…so do my activities. And over the years I’ve learned that preparation (remember that last blog entry?) is the key to maintaining physical activity when things change. Sometimes changes happen that we never saw coming, but this is one we can expect every year! Now is a great time to start thinking about your fall and winter workout sessions.
I recently joined a new gym that had Les Mills classes. Those are my favorite workout classes because they are challenging and fun. Although I don’t go to them much right now because I’m taking advantage of the outdoors, I know that I will utilize them when it is way too cold to be outside. Is there a gym or class that you’ve wanted to try out? Maybe now is a great time to research, plan, and save for those programs.
I also use a lot of at-home workout programs during the colder seasons. I like Exercise TV on digital cable (www.exercisetv.tv too!) or the free Yoga classes on www.yogatoday.com. I just move the coffee table and turn my living room into my workout studio! Do you have any workout DVDs or dumbbells at home that you can use this year? Try to use this season as a way to get started on your new fall/winter workout options, and then you will feel prepared and confident to keep up with your healthy lifestyle no matter what is thrown your way!
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