6 Ways to Fall Back into Shape :

Cool breezes, gorgeous scenery and a hint of cool air -- it's fall, and the kids are back in school and you’re back to your old schedule. Now take your old schedule and remember to include one thing -- exercise. By adding this from the get-go, you increase your chances of actually doing it.

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Follow these tips to improve your fitness this fall:

1.Find the Time.
The hardest part about getting to the gym is finding the time to do so. Find time to schedule in fitness, give yourself even a half hour or so or sign up for exercise classes at your gym. Also, if you can’t seem to find a sitter for your children, many gyms offer classes for kids as well as adults. Look into a fitness center that accommodates your entire family. Or, alternate nights with your spouse, one night he can go to the gym and the other night you can. Just make time for your health, it is important! “For those nights that a person can’t make it to the gym, I recommend investing in minimal equipment for the home," said eDiets Chief Fitness Pro Raphael Calzadilla. "One doesn’t need a fully operational gym; just some dumbbells, stability ball and fun video tape will do the trick. One can get a complete workout with the bare essentials. Plus it eliminates the pressure of having to go to the gym if an emergency comes up.”

2.Get back in the Habit.
If you find that you have fallen out of the habit of exercising (whether it has been a year or a week), make time to get back into it. It takes 30 days to create a habit so grab your calendar and your permanent maker and count down the days. If you are really clueless about the gym and what type of fitness routine you should be pursuing, consult your gym about a session with a personal trainer. Usually the first few sessions are complimentary and the trainer will get you on the right track about what you should be doing to accomplish your fitness goals.

“Cardio should be performed three to five times per week for 20 to 45 minutes," Raphael says. "One should work within there target heart rate range (a heart-rate monitor will automatically calculate the range). Weight training should be performed two to three times per week for approximately 20 to 40 minutes.”

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