Do you find yourself being more active during the summertime? You’re not alone! Between the warmer weather, the longer days, the increased frequency of outdoor events, and many people cycling out of seasonal depression, on average people are twenty percent more active during the summer! As we slowly move into fall and brace for colder weather, finding different ways to keep the momentum of our summer activity can help us stay healthier and happier. In this blog, we’ll explore some tips and tricks that can help you overcome the end-of-summer slump and stay active all year long!

Join Local Exercise Groups

A great way to find motivation to exercise and be active is to find a local exercise group in your community! Exercise groups like a running club, a climbing gym, or a dance group are a great way to have fun while being active! These groups help provide consistency and motivation! Your workout buddy may cancel on you from time to time which could easily influence you to take a day off, but with groups, there will always be at least a few members who show up to every session, so you’re never alone! 

Start Working With a Personal Trainer

If you spend a lot of time being active outside but don’t work out in a gym and don’t know where to start, working with a personal trainer can help you look for new ways to move your body! Personal training is a great tool for everyone, from beginners to those with more experience who are looking to achieve a certain goal or overcome an obstacle. If you’re active over the summer with a seasonal activity like rowing or swimming, a personal trainer can help tailor a program in the off-season that will improve your performance in the summer. If you’ve been putting off starting with a personal trainer, capture the momentum of summer and book your first session!

Incorporate Movement Into Your Daily Life

Movement and activity don’t always have to look like going to the gym, attending a workout class, going for a long walk, or biking a few miles. Activity can be any form of moving your body. One of the reasons many people feel more active in the summer is because we are incorporating more movement into our daily routine like walking to the beach or walking to the local park with your kids. Finding new ways to incorporate movement into your daily life in the fall and winter can help you stay active. Some ways to incorporate more movement can include parking farther away so you have a little longer walk to your destination, taking the stairs more often, walking around a local farmer’s market, or walking in place at home while watching TV. Take a look at what your life looks like in the colder months and find ways to incorporate movement that makes sense for you!

Get Your Friends and Family Involved

If you’re having a hard time finding the time or motivation to stay active, try getting your friends or family members involved! Exercising with people in your life can help hold you accountable to stay consistent and it can make being active a lot more fun! Instead of watching TV for two hours at night with your family, watch for one hour and spend one hour going for a walk! Instead of meeting your friends for lunch every week, try an exercise class or go for a walk! Moving around with people you love can make exercising go from a daunting obligation to joyful quality time! 

Where Can I Find A Personal Trainer Near Me?

At Advanced Kinetics Physical Therapy we offer personal training services to help you get the most out of your workout routine and crush your fitness goals. We offer these services at our location in McLean, Virginia. You’re able to schedule your personal training sessions on our website via Vagaro or through the Vagaro app!  If you’re interested in learning more about how our personal trainers can help you, please get in touch with us!