How to Bounce Back into Fitness This Fall

The end of summer can feel melancholy. With less daylight to burn, you may feel like the best fitness of the year is behind you. But Michael Crandall, a Tier X coach at Equinox Hudson Yards, says that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Fall allows you to reset your fitness routine and focus on your workout goals without the (fantastic) distractions summer brings. 

According to Crandall, the fall season is marked by a New Year’s-esque fitness attitude. “Once Labor Day ends, my schedule tends to be packed all day,” says Crandall. “Vacations end, school has started, employers expect their people back in the office, and it sort of rolls over into fitness. People are ready to get back in shape after missing workouts in July and August.”  

Plus, cooler temperatures make it more feasible to get outside with friends — no matter the time of day. “If you enjoy working out outside, there is a sigh of relief that comes with finally not seeing 80 to 90 degrees with 90 percent humidity on the calendar,” says Crandall. Those glorious 50- and 60-degree temps make sports like running, hiking, and biking more welcoming this time of year, so if you’ve been hoping to pick up an outdoor activity, now is the time. 

Below, Crandall shares his five best tips for starting over again in late September. So enjoy your final taste of summer fitness, then shake things up.