1- Take advantage of the morning sun
As it gets darker outside on autumn afternoons, our bodies think it's night and become tired, this could explain why it becomes harder to hit the gym after a day at the office, according to LA Fitness. You can prevent that by taking advantage of the morning sun and getting up a bit earlier to do your workout. This will keep you energized throughout the day. 2- Sign up for a dance class
Not a fan of gym workout? Why not sign up for a dance class instead. Dance not only keeps your muscles and joints healthy through improving strength and flexibility but also helps you socialize more and promotes your creative skills. Make sure to try different dance styles before you pick a dance class. 3- Drink water & tea
You may not feel as hot in autumn as you do during the summer season but make sure to keep on drinking a sufficient amount of water. And although people often feel less thirsty when it is not hot outside, stay up on your water intake to help with appetite control and exercise. LiveStrong.com also recommends drinking tea to warm up for the cooler temperatures as both green tea and black tea contain antioxidants that help bolster your defenses against diseases during flu season. 4- TV workout? Yes please!
What’s better than losing some weight while watching your favorite TV series? Instead of sitting still in front of your screen surrounded by all kinds of snacks, throw in a few squats, do standing lunges or else follow Cosmopolitan’s advice and jump rope four times for two-minute intervals each to burn 111 calories. You can also make use of commercial breaks to get going with push-ups or sit-ups. 5. Go for a hike
Hiking is one of the highest ranking activities on the calorie-burning spectrum, especially if you’re more strength-oriented than focused on endurance. And although hiking does not put as much stress on the joints as running, it does build strength in the glutes, hamstrings and quads according to FOX News. You can also enjoy the fall foliage spectacle!
6. Dress in layers
Autumn is known to be a temperature roller-coaster. Dress in layers of breathable clothing during outdoor workouts to keep up with the ‘bipolar’ weather. And although you may feel cold at first, the Huffington Post advises that you avoid overdressing as your body will quickly warm up once blood starts pumping.
7. Hit up Beirut Marathon this November
Beirut Marathon is always a great opportunity to exercise and have fun at the same time in a highly interactive sports environment. Besides the athletic purpose of the event, there’s a collective motivational quality to it you can hardly find otherwise. You can also download the 2014 BDL Beirut Marathon Mobile App to keep track of all related news.