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by Caitlin Boyle

As you trade bikinis for sweaters, don't let your workouts cool down.

Fire things up this autumn with these fun and practical exercise tips.

You'll head into the winter holidays feeling fit and rejuvenated. Watch out, New Year's Resolutions -- you're ahead of the game this year!

Fall Back

Daylight Savings Time. This means that it will get lighter earlier, making morning workouts ideal. While it can take time to adjust to morning workouts, they're worth the effort -- you'll be less likely to blow off your sweat session for holiday office parties, kids' after-school activities, or primetime television.

To ensure you don't hit the snooze button and actually get out of bed, prep the night before. Lay out your clothes, plan your snack or breakfast, fill your water bottle, find your yoga mat, and -- most importantly -- get to bed early.

Embrace the Outside

Between the cooler temperatures, beautiful fall foliage, and ice-blue skies, fall is the perfect time to take your workout outside. Try hiking, cycling, or trail running -- you'll be so distracted by nature's beauty that you won't notice how hard you're working!

Sign Up

Fall weather isn't always fabulous. When it's too cold or rainy to be outside, hit the gym. Most facilities revamp and expand their group fitness schedule in autumn. Explore new favorites like Crossfit, PiYo, Zumba, bosu ball and spinning class.

Get It Done

In the fall, chores pile up faster than the leaves -- so turn your work into a workout. Raking leaves, reseeding and aerating the lawn, and cleaning out the gutters burns a ton of calories, and doing it yourself is cheaper than hiring help.

Commit

Sign up for your community's Turkey Trot or Reindeer Romp. These annual races are usually 5Ks, which you can train for in six to ten weeks. Registering now -- not later -- creates a sense of urgency and commitment, ensuring that you'll stick to your training plan. A running buddy makes training even more fun, so convince a family member or friend to race with you.

 

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