When the temperatures drop in the fall, it can be challenging to remain active, especially if the cold isn’t for you. Here are some fun and unique activities you can incorporate into your life this fall to remain active.
Fall is the perfect time for walking or jogging. The fall foliage makes your environment all the more stunning, while the cooler weather makes it easier to exercise without the pain of heat or humidity.
Jogging
The cooler temperatures make hiking more comfortable, and the changing scenery adds an element of enjoyment to the workout.
Hiking
Street workouts are a physical activity performed in outdoor parks or public facilities.
Street workout
Fall is the harvest season, meaning it’s the ideal time to enjoy many fruits and vegetables. And does anything say “October” quite like pumpkins and apples?
Apple picking
So why not get into the kitchen and learn how to make something new this season?
Discover a new recipes
Take advantage of the crisp and fresh fall air by going on a bike ride with your family.
Bike riding
It’s a chore that has to get done, so why not get more out of it? Raking leaves for a half hour can burn up to 400 calories, depending on your weight and speed of raking.
Raking leaves
Riding your bike or taking a walk along this path is a great way to stay active and see what beauty this town has to show off.
Walk your pet
If you miss the water activities of summer, try swimming at your community center or gym. Swimming is a great, low-impact exercise for all fitness levels.
Indoor Swimming Pools
The autumn season is chock full of fall festivals and harvest celebrations with activities for kids and adults to enjoy, fun food and drink options and so much more.
Attend fall festival
As soon as we feel a hint of a chill, we're breaking out the fire wood, some blankets, our favorite sweaters and of course the essentials for s'mores. Gather 'round the fire to warm up, swap ghost stories and spend some quality time with family and f...
Have a backyard bonfire
Getting everyone together family photos can be a bit tricky — have you ever tried to get all the kid's smiling at once — but the fresh leaves, crisp air and overall beautiful scenery might just be enough to get everyone excited enough to snap a great...
Have a fall photoshoot
If you're heading to a fall festival or your local farm, don't forget to say hello to the cute goats, ponies and more at the petting zoo!
Go to a petting zoo
Fall decor wouldn't be complete without a festive wreath to hang on your front door. For a fun fall craft project, get crafty and make a nature-inspired fall wreath like this one, complete with fresh greenery, pinecones and a gorgeous satin ribbon.
DIY a Festive Fall Wreath
Autumn is sunflower season, which means the nearest flower field will be the prettiest spot around. Charge up those cameras; it's also an ideal photo opp.
Visit a Sunflower Field
Don’t toss these in the compost when you carve a pumpkin! They’re full of fiber, antioxidants, and miners like magnesium, which has been shown to help with sleep. Rinse and roast with a little olive oil and salt.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
As you gather them, notice the small differences between them—they’re the perfect example of how amazing things are the better you get to know them. And they make for pretty centerpieces when you bring them indoors!