Let the Beauty of Fall Inspire You!

During this time of year, it's hard to look around without witnessing something that only happens during the fall.

Trees have begun spreading their seeds, leaves are changing color and falling to the ground, and the weather is cooling down. 

As the days get shorter, certain sports are drawing to a close while others are just getting started. Students have gone back-to-school, birds are migrating south, and animals are preparing for winter.

All of this is a reminder of the constant change around us. As simple and necessary as this sounds, we are predominantly averse to changing ourselves. 

Why? 

• Fear of the unknown;
• Fear of failure;
• Fear of _________________ (you fill in the blank here)!

Inspirational author, Roy T. Bennett reminds us that,

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”

Changing the focus of your exercise routine every few months is a great way to maintain core strength and functional ability, and continue meeting your goals. Below are a few more ways you can make a change in order to grow and feel more confident.

Has your doctor told you to start exercising? Quit putting if off; now is the time to take action!
 
Are you active but still want to be healthier or feel better?  Take a look at your diet and come up with a list of changes to incorporate slowly over the next few months.

Have you stopped seeing results from your workout routine? Change it up; try a new class, hit the weights, add some yoga/stretching, or recruit a friend to workout with you.
 
Do you lift weights but aren’t getting stronger?  Give yourself more time to recover or play around with your sets and reps.

Fall always brings to the forefront of my mind how essential it is to break out of old habits and try something new. 
 
Why not let fall inspire you to make a change for the better?