10/01/2025
Don't let the shorter and cooler days keep you from staying active. Physical activity is a key factor in keeping you and your family healthy! Try these tips this Fall 🍁🍂
🌻Get Started
🍁Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk.
🍁Rake leaves or do other yard work.
🍁Try to do your walking and other activities when it's light out. If possible, go on your lunch break.
🍁Try not to slip on wet or icy ground. You can buy "grippers" for your shoes to help keep you from slipping.
🌻When you're active outdoors, choose clothes that fit well and keep you warm and dry. For protection, it's best to wear:
🍁A warm hat. If it's very cold, you also may want to wear covering for your face, such as a scarf.
🍁Layers of clothing. Layering will help keep you warm. Wear waterproof outer layers to keep you dry.
🍁Clothing made of wool or synthetic (not cotton) fabric. These will keep you from losing body heat even if the fabric gets wet.
🍁Wool or synthetic (not cotton) socks and waterproof shoes. Socks and shoes should fit closely but should not be too tight.
🍁Mittens rather than gloves. This way, your fingers are together so you can roll them into a fist for warmth.
🌻Activity for Indoors
🍁Go for walks—indoors. Take a walk at the mall with a friend. Or check with local schools and churches. They may have indoor gyms where you can walk.
🍁Get fit while you watch TV or listen to music.
🍁Get some hand weights or stretch bands. You can use cans of food as weights if you don't want to buy weights.
🍁Use an online exercise video or a smartphone app.
🌻Do active housework.
🍁This may include activities such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, doing laundry, or washing the windows.
🍁Join a gym or health club.
🍁Try a fitness class or a new indoor activity.
🌻Get involved in indoor sports leagues.
🍁Many cities offer indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, or swimming.
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