5 Ridiculously Easy Fall Fitness Tips

These Fall Fitness Tips are exactly what you need to finish out the end of the year as healthy as possible!

If you’ve been around here before, you know that I have a strict no BS policy.

Basically that means that I would never try and promote any crazy products I don’t believe in, or give any ridiculous health advice. For example, you don’t need to drink a protein shake every day. You don’t need to buy those fancy BCAAs, and you don’t need to exercise every single day to see results.

But there are a few things that you should be implementing into your routine to keep you healthy and happy, and I really want to share them with you! Read on for my favorite fall fitness tips (that you could really use any time of the year)!

Tip #1: Water is the best “supplement” out there.

If you suffer from headaches a lot, there’s a good chance you’re not drinking enough water. Same goes if you’re feeling tired a lot, or dizzy, or if your skin is fairly dry.

The average person is supposed to drink at least 8 cups of the stuff a day. But unfortunately, many people don’t come anywhere close to that.

If you get tired of drinking plain water all the time, try spicing it up with some sliced fruit or a squeeze of lime juice. A bit of lemon and some ginger can really make a refreshing drink, too.

If you’re reading this right now, stop and go get some water, stat!

Tip #2: N.E.A.T. is neat. Use it as a tool!

N.E.A.T. stands for “non-exercise activity thermogenesis” — aka a super fancy way of saying any kind of activity or movement you do that isn’t intended as exercise.

N.E.A.T. is way easier to implement than you think. Spending some time washing the dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming, or tidying around the house racks up some N.E.A.T. And so does taking a walk with the dog after dinner, or just dancing around in your living room!

N.E.A.T. is especially important to focus on if you tend to spend a lot of your day sitting in the same position. Taking the time to get your blood flowing will help you keep your energy levels up and your brain sharp throughout your workday.

I’m a big fan of implementing N.E.A.T. into my own life and always try and implement it in my clients’ lives, too. Humans were meant to move, and I promise you’ll feel better doing it!

Tip #3: Meal prep saves time and money.

It takes work, but I swear it’s worth it.

Spending an hour or so once a week to prep all of your lunches makes it that much easier to stick to your budget when lunchtime comes around. And it doesn’t have to be complicated! For example, this week I prepped some chicken thighs in my Instant Pot and have them ready to be wrapped up with some veggies into a roll. 30 seconds of prep gets me a delicious lunch!

In general, I recommend having a protein, carb, veggie, and fat for each of your meals so you can stay full and focused for the rest of your workday.

You can head to this link to see even more meal prep tips.

Tip #4: Be present while eating.

When’s the last time you had a meal without scrolling on your phone or watching TV?

I’m going to guess that it’s been awhile.

But the thing is, when we eat while distracted, it can really wreak havoc on our digestion. We also tend to overeat more.

Next time you sit down to eat, take a few deep breaths. Sit — don’t stand. And actually focus on the food that you’re consuming. Chances are you’ll enjoy it more, and your body will love you for it, too.

Want more tips on gut health? Head to this post here!

Tip #5: Don’t skimp on sleep.

Sleep may be the last of the fitness tips, but that doesn’t mean it’s the least important. In fact, if you only can implement one of these tips, this should be it!

Sleep affects literally everything else in your life — your nutrition, your stress, and your workouts. If you don’t get enough of it, you’re definitely going to crave sugary and carby foods the next day. You’re also going to be cranky and on edge, and won’t have enough energy to work out.

So ditch the screens before bed, make sure your room is cool, and try to keep a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends! It may be annoying, but it’s definitely going to make your body feel its best.

Grab more sleep tips here.