10 tips to stay active this fall

You’ve probably already noticed that the days are starting to get shorter and the exhausting summer heat has already started ringing. Together with the return to the study and work mode, it may seem that continuing the active summer mode is almost impossible after the holidays are over – but today’s article will bring you inspiration for 10 activities with which you can get in good shape even in autumn . Do not forget that regular exercise is necessary not only for physical health, the proper functioning of the immune system, but also for mental well-being, and let’s face it, even losing weight is easier with it.

1. Go on a hike

That you can climb the mountains only from July to August? Maybe this will be new for you, but autumn and spring are ideal for hiking – because you will meet significantly fewer people and you won’t sweat so much on the way up the hill that it would be enough for a small mountain lake. However, if you do not want to mess around and are going to go to higher altitudes, find out the current temperatures in advance so that you are not surprised by freezing temperatures with snow.

You don’t have to despair even if the mountains are out of your hands. Hikes on which you will put your body in and discover beautiful places can be undertaken almost anywhere. All you have to do is take a map and plan a little. And how to properly prepare? We wrote everything down for you in the article Don’t underestimate tourism! How to properly prepare for a hike?

2. Awaken the year-round runner in you

Running is by many the most popular and at the same time the most hated sport, the most widespread, but also one of the most effective. You will burn a lot of calories in a short period of time, but this should definitely not be the only reason why you choose it. Running is also great for supporting heart function, clearing your head, exploring new places and of course endurance training.

However, if you’re a typical summer runner, there is one downside to this – every time you start again, running hurts. So try it differently this year and instead of doing the opposite every year, keep your running form all year round. You will be surprised how pleasant it is to run in fallen leaves or when the snow lightly crunches under your running shoes. How to leave nothing to chance and properly prepare for a (sub)winter run, you can find in the article 7 tips on how to prepare for an autumn run .

3. Don’t hide the bike yet

Also, wait to clean your bicycle – until the ice appears on the cycle paths, you can still have a lot of fun with this eco-friendly means of transport. When you ride a bike, you will strengthen your leg muscles, significantly improve the function of your circulatory system, and get to places that would otherwise remain hidden forever. What’s more, cycling burns a surprising amount of calories, so if you want to maintain your weight or lose weight, it’s one of the ideal activities.

You can find more benefits of cycling and how to do it safely in the article 7 reasons to cycle .

4. Give roller skates a chance

Inlines are a great and budget-friendly way to get moving and have a great time doing it – the ride is full of adrenaline. You will especially shape your lower limbs on the “wheelers”, but your heart health will not be left behind either. It’s also a great opportunity to meet friends. You can find more interesting information in the article Why inline skates are a great summer sport (even if you already know that it’s not just a summer sport).

5. Have you heard of disc golf?

Do you feel like meeting a bunch of friends after school/work and are you looking for an activity that won’t make your lungs burn during conversation? Then you should try disc golf – the game is also suitable for multiple players, and everyone needs their own disc as equipment. With a little help from the autumn wind, you might be surprised by how much you run after the discarded discs in the final .

And you don’t know where to go for disc golf? This course map can help you .

6. Restore the tradition of groupies

It is true that the autumn season also brings with it days when being outside is not exactly ideal. But this is a great opportunity to get back to the old familiar party for group lessons after the holidays. This type of exercise is great in that it gives you the systematicity and versatility of training under the supervision of an experienced instructor , and you also become part of a community, which will boost your motivation.

You can then choose from a wide range of group lessons according to what suits you – try, for example, tabata, jumping, crossfit, yoga or spinning . And what do the studies say about performance in group lessons? See for yourself in the article Advantages of group lessons: the way to great results, or an advertising move by fitness centers?

7. Stick to your gym routine

The beautiful weather and the possibility of exercising on the workout fields may have lured you outside in the past months, but the autumn months call for a return to the usual routine in the gym . I probably don’t even need to list the benefits of strength training to you anymore… or just briefly – from solid curves and building muscle mass, through EPOC and improved cognitive functions, to that great feeling when you finally hold that beastly loaded barbell above your head.

For detailed information on how strength training affects your body and how long you can expect weight loss results, see the article Do you want to lose weight? Include strength training and avoid boredom on the exercise bike

8. Go swimming

Swimming is an amazingly effective activity in terms of improving fitness, supporting regeneration, improving flexibility and joint range, and of course overall health. It is not for nothing that it is one of the most common “additional” activities to other types of sports.

So whether you decide for fitness swimming or rather regenerative training, you can never go wrong with swimming. For more reasons why you should make swimming a regular part of your routine, check out our article 7 Reasons Why Swimming Makes Me Healthier and More Powerful .

9. Treat yourself at home

Whether you didn’t like visiting a sports venue due to the entrance fee, the commute, or perhaps the presence of other people, you can also give your body a good workout at home . And the years marked by covid convinced even the biggest opponents of home workouts that it is possible.

Discipline is the key in this case – this means not running away after every beep of the mobile phone, not making work calls during exercise and really putting everything into training. You can be inspired by many of our workouts, e.g.:

• Strength training at home: Get into your body on a mat in the living room
• Home full body workout for women
• Home full body workout for men
• Home training for a firm and flat stomach
• No more excuses! With this HIIT training, you will shape a sexy figure even at home

10. Try a new challenge

If you’re one of those who don’t like the routine, inject energy into your veins with a new challenge – there are countless different activities you can try: krav maga, tai chi, boxing, bouldering, ringo, squash, trampolines, golf or even curling.

What to take from it? 

Falling temperatures and shorter days don’t necessarily mean sitting on the couch – if you can, keep your stay in the fresh air, for example by hiking, running, cycling, rollerblading or disc golf.

However, even in case of bad weather, there is no need to hang your head  – go to the pool, renew the tradition of groups and training in the gym, or get in shape right in the living room. And if you get really bored with the stereotype, you can always try a new challenge. The main thing is to keep moving.