Here are some simple but effective tips to stay motivated with your training during autumn:
- Set short goals – think week by week instead of months ahead. It’s easier to stay focused when the goal feels close.
- Schedule your workouts – treat them like appointments in your calendar and stick to the time.
- Change the environment – train outdoors when the weather allows, or try a new gym, class, or sport.
- Music and routine – build an autumn playlist that gives you energy and keep to regular training days.
- Train with someone – it’s harder to skip a session when someone is waiting for you.
- Reward yourself – new gear, a good meal, or simply that post-workout feeling.
Autumn is the perfect time to build a solid foundation for winter. Focus on technique, strength, and endurance without the pressure of the summer season. See training as a way to feel good rather than an obligation – that’s when it becomes both enjoyable and sustainable.
And remember, motivation often comes after you start, not before. So even on the dark, rainy days, just lace up your shoes and begin. Once you get moving, the energy – and the drive – will follow.
