In honor of fall officially beginning on September 23rd this year, we have some helpful fall fitness tips to help you stay fit for the months ahead. When the temperature outside begins to drop in the fall, losing your motivation to exercise can be very easy. Also, with the fall and winter holidays around the corner, those tempting treats do not help when it comes to staying motivated!
Take your training routine outside and enjoy the scenery of the changing leaves. There is nothing like the aesthetic beauty of fall to keep you motivated on your fitness goals. Although the air may be getting crisper, there are so many activities you can do outdoors to stay fit, like trail hiking, running, cycling, bodyweight exercises, and much more.
Seeing all the delicious Halloween candy stacked up at the store and visions of gingerbread men dancing in your head can leave you craving unhealthy treats. However, the key is not to have an utterly restrictive diet. A too-restrictive diet will only leave you miserable, and eventually, you will probably give in anyway. Instead, indulge a little in healthier treats reminiscent of the real thing. For example, instead of sugary and fattening pumpkin pie, try mixing up a pumpkin parfait that includes nonfat Greek yogurt, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, and allspice. Top with some granola for a delicious crunch. Another idea is instead of indulging in a bunch of chocolate peanut butter cups, make a high protein smoothie that contains chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, a tablespoon of peanut butter, half an avocado, a handful of spinach for an extra vitamin kick, water, and ice.
Increasing lean protein intake can help stave off those fall munchies because protein can help you feel more satiated. Increasing your protein intake can also help your body burn more calories because it takes more energy to digest protein than digest fat or carbs. Healthy and lean protein can come in many forms beyond lean meat. Protein from lean dairy products are excellent protein sources, as are plant-based lean protein options like beans, nuts, seitan, tofu, and quinoa.
During the summer, you probably try to be as lean as possible. There are many benefits to adding some muscle to your physique, such as increasing your strength, increasing your ability to control body fat, supporting healthy bones, and many other benefits. When it comes to bulking to gain muscle, you may also gain a little fat in the process, but it is a good thing those cozy and bulky fall and winter clothes can hide it!
You may notice you are getting tired earlier in the evening since your melatonin production naturally increases in the fall and winter months. The urge to sleep more in the fall and winter can be an advantage to your physical fitness. Catching up on sleep helps with athletic recovery and healthy insulin levels, which can reduce food cravings and help you maintain a higher metabolic rate.
Raking leaves, cleaning your yard, and shoveling snow (if you get snow!) are all amazing calorie burners. According to our sources, the average person can burn almost 300 calories by raking the yard for an hour.
Although your weight might not tell the whole story when it comes to your physical fitness, especially if you are trying to gain muscle, it can still be helpful when it comes to remaining fit. We recommend weighing yourself once a week in the morning. If you are beginning to pack some pounds, keep the treats in check and increase your cardio.
Staying hydrated in the fall and winter months is just as crucial as supporting your workout. Staying hydrated has many other benefits, such as keeping your immune system healthy and supporting healthy skin and organs, and many other benefits. During the fall and winter months, you may find your energy levels declining and find it harder to focus and concentrate. TAPOUT Performance Drink can help you keep going strong all fall and winter long. TAPOUT Performance Drink supports maximum hydration, and TAPOUT Cognitive Energy Drink is an excellent option whenever you need a natural energy boost or need help with your cognitive performance.
TAPOUT Performance Hydration and Recovery Drinks have been designed to activate your body's natural energy reserves, improve performance during competition and training and promote quick and healthy recovery after exercise.
TAPOUT comes in four flavors:
- Citrus
- Cherry Lemonade
- Orange
- Peach Mango
Our Citrus flavor has 120 calories to replenish natural energy and give you a boost under difficult training conditions. It also has 240mg of natural sodium, and a blend of electrolytes and vitamins. As you work out, these vitamins and electrolytes are used by your body or lost in sweat. That's why each TAPOUT contains:
- Vitamins A, C, E
- The Vitamin B Complex
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Chloride
If you're looking for a sports performance drink that replenishes these electrolytes and vitamins but prefer a no-sugar drink, TAPOUT Orange and Cherry Lemonade contain the same scientifically derived formula with zero sugar and only five calories.
No matter which flavor you choose, you can be assured that you're getting great taste from a sports drink made with no artificial colors, flavors or ingredients.