The sun is setting earlier and the leaves are beginning to turn color – just signs of the changing season. Fall is in the air. There are fewer warm, sunny days and I know if I don’t fit in some quality activity sessions during the fall, I'll
celebrate the holiday season with a few extra pounds and it’s
tough to feel festive when my clothes are fitting a little to snug! I have found that as long as I constantly try new
activities, my workouts stay fun and exciting, like mini adventures! Doing some of this now means I will end up feeling motivated through the cooler months and all winter long
too. Here are four of my favorite ways to keep fall workouts fun!
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| Kiss Me Dirty 5K
1. Participate in a Fall Race or Obstacle Course
The next two months are jam packed with 5K, 10K, and half marathon races. Register for a road or trail race to keep you motivated to stay in shape; find out where and when at Running in the USA. It's not quite time yet to park those feet on a treadmill. Or better yet, mix it up a bit and register for or create a boot camp, participate in a fun mud race or better yet, an obstacle course. These alternate race activities have become more popular as they combine fitness, fun and adventure. Climbing under barbed wire, navigating mud pits or rubber tires and climbing over rope walls will really help you to stay in shape. Dress appropriately and bring a camera, you never know when you might show up in someones blog on the internet!
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| Cute guy Frank and his catch - North Umpqua Springer |
I really enjoy fishing and my favorite form is fly fishing. It's not only fun, but you also get a nice upper body workout to boot. People who love to fish think nothing of walking several miles up a trout stream while fly fishing. With an estimated run of 655,000 Chinook salmon moving up the Columbia River, anglers by the thousands will be out casting their rods in Washington over the next several weeks. Be sure to check the local fishing reports before you go and bring plenty of the right kind of bait with you. I prefer to shop at local places that really know their stuff like, Get Hooked! in Springfield, Oregon. Places like these have the scoop on all the sweet spots that are hitting!
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| Biking among the fall foliage can be exhilarating |
Why just cycle or jog, when you can do both at once? Riding an elliptical bike can shake up an old bike routine and keep you motivated to stay on the trails longer. ElliptiGo's are a great way to keep it real, have you tried one? Or find a local bike group on Meetup.com and join in on a weekend ride and explore a new trail while meeting others with a passion for outdoor rides. I am sure Unicycles are a great way to go, however I value my knees and elbows a bit more these days than when I was a kid and could take the falls, bumps and bruises.
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| Hiking the Lower Cascades near Cottage Grove, OR |
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| Take the kids with you, they may enjoy the workout! |
Hiking is a great way to get your heart pumping while enjoying some fresh air in the great outdoors. LocalHikes.com or Alltrails.com provide local hiking opportunities near both large and small metropolitan areas in the United States. Pack a lunch, grab a friend or two, healthy snacks, lots of water and make a day of it. The feeling of accomplishment after your hike and the great scenery will raise your "feel good" energy for days!
Whatever you decide you want to do just make sure you do it. Ladies, take action now; it will save the hips later!Hike on!
Genia Seghetti
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