Fall can be a very challenging time of year for most people. Cooler evenings and darker mornings make it hard to avoid the warmth and comfort of inactivity. The conditions can be unappealing at times and sitting in front of the fire watching X-Factor sounds so much better than any sort of exercise.

Moreover, we tend to fall off the wagon with nutrition this time of year, by nourishing our bodies with unhealthy food that fills us with warmth and temporary comfort. Chicken and broccoli just don’t seem to cut it.

However, it’s time to avoid temptation and tackle the darkness. Hats, gloves, running tights and your perfectly named ‘You can do it’ playlist on Spotify are all you will need for this chilly battle this fall.

Embrace the darkness

What I find most challenging when this time of year rolls around is avoiding the snooze button in the mornings, and or admitting to myself the bed is simply too warm to leave. I agree more than anyone that it can be pretty miserable waking up to a dark, cold morning, if you decide to look at it that way. What I hope to make you realise, is the fact that if you decide to wake up that bit earlier, then you will give yourself an advantage going into your day. You will soon realise there is more hours in a 24-hour day than you had previously thought.

Others will still be asleep, or they may be deciding to press that snooze button. By waking up early you give yourself an opportunity to get things done. If your reading this you may think it’s crazy to suggest, but there is something oddly satisfying knowing that while you’re in the gym for 7am, or waking up early to get a head start on work on a cold dark morning, others are still in bed sleeping.

Essentially, you can have a head start on the rest of the world.

October can also be the perfect time to reflect on your year so far. Have you reached the goals you set out to achieve at the start of the year? If the answer is no, do not panic. There is still time to make small steps towards a healthier and happier you. And what better way than to fall into fitness this Autumn with Aura Leisure.

For the month of October, Aura Leisure are offering amazing short-term membership deals as part of our October campaign. When you join Aura, you will be able to kickstart your fitness journey in our fully equipped gym, make a splash in our 25m swimming pool or choose from over 40 group exercise classes a week.

Fitness programmes we offer

What you may not know, is that you are also able to take advantage of our two free fitness programmes ‘Fit for Life’ and ‘Lean 3’ which are personalised training plans tailored specifically for you to include everything you need to achieve your desired results, whether it’s to lose weight, tone up or just develop a routine in the gym.

Fit For life is the perfect fitness programme for any beginner who is new to the gym and needs guidance towards their own specific goals. While Lean3 is geared towards the more experienced gym user, who is looking to take their training to a whole other level.

Lean3

To expand more on Lean3, we at Aura are particularly excited to share with you this brand-new fitness program. The Lean3 program which launched in September, focuses on the 3 core principles for getting lean – Strength Training, HIIT Training and Nutrition to guarantee you results in 6 weeks!

The combination of the 3 ‘Lean Principles’ works to lower body fat, increase muscle size or definition, increase fitness and conditioning for an overall healthier and leaner physique. If you’re ready to take your training to the next level, we are ready to support you through every step of the way.

Ask about Lean3 in your local Aura Leisure Centre today to find out more!

You can JOIN your local aura leisure centre online by following this link http://bit.ly/2UW6xvY.

Vinny Pyper – Marketing Co-Ordinator

Published: 03/10/2019