Rapidly nearing, autumn is the time when summer fitness programs slip into slow decline and we often slowly start to lose motivation (after all – bikini weather will be over soon, right?). However, now we face fitting into last year’s jeans.
So in case you needed any more motivation than that to keep kicking with your exercise program, here’s a handy list of top moves that are bound to keep you inspired throughout autumn.
Yoga
Yoga provides huge benefits for your spiritual and physical wellbeing. There are plenty of practices to choose from to suit your preferences and lifestyle, including Hatha – a slower-paced yoga that aligns your body, hot yoga for an intense workout, Bikram yoga for post-workout delirium and more. For a full list, visit The Australian Yoga Journal.
Running
Running helps to build strong bones, strengthen muscles, burns plenty of calories, helps maintain a healthy weight and improves cardiovascular fitness. It’s also a great stress-reliever. Check out my recent post: Why jog? Here are my top 5 reasons.
At-home work out
If you’re short on time, a 15-or 20-minute workout at home can replenish the energy stores and suffice as a stand-in workout. It’s a great addition to cardio and hey, it’s much better than no exercise at all!
Tennis
According to the Better Health Channel, tennis is a great social activity as well as being great physical exercise. It’s both a sport and a recreational activity that can be played throughout your life with friends and family. Why not take it up this autumn and get started on something fresh physically?
Boxing
Boxing is a great cardio activity which helps you pump out all the stresses of the day, increase fitness and strength, and hey – no one will want to come up against you in a dark alley, because you’ll learn some serious moves for self-protection, too.
Power walking
According to Power Walkers World, power walking helps you reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, becoming overweight and more. Getting outdoors in the fresh air and getting the lungs pumping is a key ingredient in top health, so stop making excuses and get outside today!
Surfing
If you live near a beach, and you didn’t give it a go this summer, surfing is definitely something you should try at least once. The Better Health Channel says surfing promotes health and wellbeing, from cardio fitness to core strength and inner calm. It’s popular among people of all ages so why not give it a go? After all, it looks pretty easy in this pic…
Surfing is a great sport all year round – just grab a steamer (cold water wetsuit) and off you go!
What are your favourite sports?
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