As we progress into Autumn, I thought I'd share my top tips for self-care and how to keep moving in the colder months.
1. MAKE NEW GOALS
During the spring and summer many people will be working to goals around looking their best on holiday or maybe a fat loss focus to their training and diet.
Now that the weather has got colder and we are realising it might be a while before most of us are stripping down to our bikinis again, it’s a good time to shift our attention towards some new fitness goals!
For example, if running a marathon has always been something you wanted to do, then now is the time to start training for a spring event. If you're planning on a ski holiday this winter then now is a good time to start thinking about building in some sport specific exercises into your routine. Whatever you choose, give your motivation a boost by chasing a new goal.
2. EAT SEASONAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
We all know how important it is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and the autumn is a great time of year for maximising this.
Look out for fruits like figs, apples, pears, blackberries and clementines, and vegetables like squash, parsnips, kale, leeks, shallots sprouts and radishes.
3. GET OUTSIDE WHILE YOU CAN!
Even though the seasons are shifting it’s still a great time of year to be outside. From an exercise perspective, the temperature tends to be ideal, i.e. not too cold and not too hot, and the days are still long enough enjoya walk, run, cycle or workout in daylight.
From a lifestyle perspective, being outside is a great way to de-stress plus you have the bonus of the amazing colours that autumn brings. On top of all this, you also stand to get a good hit of vitamin D from the last of the sunshine, something that becomes increasingly more difficult as the winter sets in.
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