Fun Ways For Seniors To Stay Fit This Fall
Seniors need to be exercising for at least 30 minutes a day to be healthy. But it can be very difficult for seniors to stay motivated to exercise every day because exercise can get boring very quickly. Changing the type of exercise that seniors do is one way that seniors can stay motivated to keep moving.
Seasonal activities give seniors the chance to exercise while having fun and enjoying the season. Seniors with in-home care can get their in-home care provider to drive them to fall activities or to participate in some of these fun fall activities with them:
Leaf Raking Workouts
Raking leaves can be a fantastic way to stay active while also accomplishing necessary yard work. Make it a fun family activity and don’t forget to jump in a leaf pile or two! Just remember to bend at the knees when picking up leaves to protect your back. Seniors can also help an in-home care provider rake up leaves in the yard to get some additional exercise.
Nature Walks To Enjoy Autumn Colors
Fall is a picturesque season for taking nature walks. Explore local parks, trails, or nature reserves to enjoy the colorful foliage and crisp air. Invite friends or family members to join you for added enjoyment.
Apple or Pumpkin Picking
Visit a nearby orchard or pumpkin patch and indulge in some seasonal fruit or vegetable picking. Walking around the orchard or field and carrying pumpkins can be a delightful workout.
Fall Festivals and Fairs
Attend local fall festivals and fairs that often feature activities like walking through pumpkin mazes, participating in cornhole tournaments, and enjoying live music and dancing.
Bike Rides Through The Park
Riding a bicycle is an excellent way to stay active, and fall offers the perfect weather for scenic bike rides. Explore your neighborhood or nearby trails on two wheels. Many parks have bike paths through the trees that are beautiful in the fall.
Play Some Yard Games
Host a friendly game of horseshoes, bocce ball, or croquet in your backyard or a nearby park. These games provide light physical activity and a lot of fun. You can even create a homemade pickleball court on the driveway and play with friends and neighbors.
Gardening
Fall gardening can be a fulfilling and physically active hobby. Planting bulbs, raking leaves, and tending to your garden can keep you moving and engaged in the outdoors.
Outdoor Photography
Taking up photography can encourage you to explore the beauty of the season while providing light exercise as you walk to find the perfect shot. With all the trees bursting into color, fall is a wonderful time to explore nature looking for beautiful scenes to photograph.
Bird Watching
Bird watching is a peaceful and educational hobby that can involve walking or sitting outdoors while observing local wildlife. Walking in local parks and preserves looking for birds will provide exercise and a great hobby. Seniors may want to join a local bird watching group and enjoy their new hobby with new friends.
If you or an aging loved one are considering in-home care in Deerfield, IL, contact the caring staff at Companion Services of America today at (847) 943-3786. Our home care service area includes Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, Des Plaines, Skokie, Lake Forest, Wilmette and the surrounding areas.
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