Fall Means New Fitness Opportunities! Here Are Four I’m Looking Forward To

0908-fall_sm.jpg
Well my friends, as Cheryl over at Smitten noted this morning, Labor Day weekend has come and gone. While the unofficial end of summer is indeed a sad thing, I’m excited: Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year! It means a fresh start, cooler weather (thank goodness!) fresh apple cider, the return of boots, leggings, (not that I ever retired mine!) and other fall classics. It also means new fitness opportunities. Here are four I’m looking forward to:

1. Exercising outdoors in decent weather
I was getting a little tired of having to arrange my running schedule around the summer heat. Anybody else with me?

2. Scenic bike rides
I know, I totally could have biked in the summer, but for some reason, the idea of crunching colorful leaves with a pair of wheels is very tempting right now…

3. New classes at the gym
I love it when it's time for a new class schedule. At Crunch, they’re offering Masala Bhangra, (I LOVE Bollywood tunes) a dance class based on the music and moves of FAME, and something called “Booty Slide”--haven’t quite figured out what it is, but I’m SO there!

4. Fall races
There are tons of races, big and small, (5K, 10K, marathons, triathlons) happening in the fall. You don’t have to be a serious racer to partake. It would be cool to gather a group of friends and sign up for one, just for fun!

How about you? What are you looking forward to, fitness-wise this fall? Are you going to try anything new? Please share!

Plus:

17 tips for shaping up on a budget
Get fall style advice from designers, celebs and stylists
13 Easy ways to save 200 calories a day

MORE FROM KARINA SHAPES UP:

Syndication:

From the Community…

Comments 1-3 of 3
  • tammy's Avatar
    Posted by tammy Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:07am PDT

    I'm already with ya. I live in Ohio so the weather here has been fall like for a couple weeks now and it's perfect. I've been outside jogging or riding my bike almost everday!! Only problem is, it's getting darker sooner =(

    Report Abuse
  • Katie B's Avatar
    Posted by Katie B Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:40am PDT

    I am with you on that one... I live in the DFW area and the suburb I live in has the best parks in the area... but alas those darn 100+ degree temperatures kinda put a damper on actually getting out and exercising... I am glad it's starting to get cooler.

    Report Abuse
  • FEATHERLICIOUS's Avatar
    Posted by FEATHERLICIOUS Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:56pm PDT

    Ditto, The summer in eastern WA is dreadful. The new jogging season, bike riding in the mountains where its cooler and not as hot anymore. Any out door sport!

    Report Abuse
Comments 1-3 of 3

leave your comment

You must sign in to post a comment

Sign In for personalized information

New User? Sign Up

Updates Chatter on Shine…