Stay Active This Fall

Ashley Svaty, Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent

Fall is here and the temperatures are dropping! It’s time to capitalize on this beautiful weather
and scenery by staying active! Enjoy the following ideas to stay active and safe with your family this fall.

 

Plan Family Activities 

• Go on a family hike, scenic walk, or bike ride to a local spot you’ve been wanting to visit. Take time to enjoy the fall scenery.
• Get active together after school before it gets dark by playing catch with a baseball, Frisbee, or football.
• Plan a family outing to the park and have fun with your kids on the monkey bars, swings, and slides.
• Visit a local farm to tackle a corn maze or pick your own pumpkin.

Make Moving Fun and a Priority

• Schedule time throughout your day or week to get active.
• Set a goal for 150 minutes or more of physical activity
• Enjoy a walking meeting with a coworker.
• Catch up with a friend while walking outside.
• Plan to get active by packing comfortable clothes and sneakers if you’re going on vacation or visiting family.
• Instead of sitting to watch or listen to your favorite podcast, grab your headphones and go on a beautiful walk to listen.
• Stick to activities you enjoy!
• Listen to your favorite music while completing household chores.

Keep It Safe

• Dress in layers to stay comfortable and warm.
• Wear reflective clothing or a headlamp when walking in the dark.
• Stay hydrated and continue to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Wear sunscreen when outdoors.