Staying Active in the Fall

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Staying Active in the Fall

Jacob Brenner, DPT • September 10, 2021

Staying Active in the Fall

The fall is a great time of the year as the weather starts to cool off and the leaves start to change colors. The cooler weather can make it so exercise outside is more comfortable. While it can be more comfortable, there are some things to think about when exercising during the fall.

Many individuals like to continue to exercise outside as it gets later into the year. However later in the year there is less day light. When exercise takes place at night or low light situations, it is harder for cars and others to see. A good option would be to change an exercise routine to be completed during daylight hours or join a gym. However, these options are not always desired. Thus, another option is to either use reflective clothing or lights. An option I like to use are running belts that have a light on them as they can easily be strapped on and provide elimination making it easier for others to see you. I like running belts as it also is a place to store my phone when running or biking. These are good as it keeps the phone close to the body and minimizes the phone from bouncing.

Another means of exercise in the fall is hiking. A personal favorite place to go hiking is Devils Lake in Baraboo. At Devils Lake there are a lot of rocks and roots that can cause a fall or roll an ankle. Wearing proper footwear can assist to prevent these from happening. Wearing hiking boots that provide adequate ankle support can assist to prevent or minimize ankle sprains. Another aspect to look for in hiking boots is good tread on them as this can assist to decrease the risk for falls. A walking stick can also assist to decreasing falls as it provides another point of contact with the ground.

The fall is a favorite season for many, however like every season it can present with its own set of challenges. However, the challenges can be minimized by taking precautions beforehand.

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