Daily Loaf

Fall is the time of the year when we begin to prepare for Winter and the many holidays to come over the next several months. Take time for yourself this fall and step up your fitness program in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.  Whether you are beginning your fitness program or stepping up your program, additional calorie burn and muscle toning will keep you in check this holiday season.  Exercise assists us in keeping our weight and body fat in balance as well as our stress levels.

With the fall weather finally here, it is a great time to get outside. Enjoy the weather by running or walking along the beach or the water.  Being by the water and on the sand is beneficial in many ways. The sand on the beach adds more difficulty which adds to your calorie burn. The change of scenery sure beats the view from the treadmill and makes your run much more enjoyable. Exercise is such a great release mentally, so achieving this experience in the presence of the elements assists you in the release leaving you feeling balanced and grounded. 

Another great outdoor exercise is biking.  You can choose a beach bike and bike along the bike paths on the roads or you may be interested in using a mountain bike and going off road.  Biking is a great way to see the area, get where you need to go or just explore for the afternoon.  There are many places locally to mountain bike as well.  The Pinellas Trail is a great trail to utilize that stretches from St Petersburg to Tarpon Springs!  If you live closer to Tampa you can utilize Morris Bridge Park’s mountain bike trails which offer a variety of single and double track loops. 

These are just a few suggestions so explore and find what outdoor activities suit you best whether that is running, walking, biking, playing tennis, or kayaking.  Enjoy yourself this fall and get outside!  Take advantage of the weather and burn calories too.  Your body and mind will be happy that you did.

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