How to Stay Fit Heading Into the Fall

During the summer, we enjoy increased physical activity...going swimming, taking long walks, bicycling and just having fun in the sun playing games such as volleyball. We feel better and our bodies are usually pounds lighter.

As summer ends and we face our fall routine, it seems inevitable that increased inactivity will bring on those extra pounds that we shed during the warmer weather.

Here are some tips to keep fit right into the fall:

• Replace your daily walk, swim or bicycle ride with a new activity that is quick and easy. You can choose to do a shorter walk and add some stretches at home or create your own workout routine to do at home.
  

• Why not select one of the many workout DVD's on the market to motivate you? Many routines are between 10 and 20 minutes so even the busiest people can find time to fit fitness into their schedules.
  

• Joining a gym is another super way to stay motivated and enjoy working out. You can attend classes, work with a personal trainer or create your own streamlined routine for fitness.

You don't have to pack on those extra pounds just because the summer is over. Incorporating a realistic exercise routine into every season relieves stress and helps you maintain your weight until summer returns.