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Find Your Perfect Fall Workout

Get fit in the new season wherever you are on the map

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West Coast The temperate climate on the West Coast often means the transition into fall is almost unnoticeable -- fall becomes an extended summer, without the flocks of tourists and huge crowds. Instead of hitting the beach to work on your tan, keep up your visits to work on your physique. "The beach is a great way to train for increased balance," says Sweets. "The instability of the sand provides an opportunity to perform lots of standing balance work."

Try:
• Standing rear leg extension: Lift your right leg up and back, and balance. Then, either tap your right foot down and lift back up for stability, or float your leg forward and back for a super-challenging, glute and thigh-burning experience. Repeat on the other side.

• Standing side leg extension: Balance on your left leg while you lift your right knee up until your thigh creates a 90-degree angle. Next, slowly straighten your leg until it forms a straight line, and engage opposing abdominal area for increased balance. Hold, bend at the knee, then return to start and repeat on both sides.

• Warrior three: Take a large step forward with your right foot, then lower your torso and lift your left leg until your body is parallel with the ground. Use a fixed gaze, pull your lower core in, and hold while focusing on your breath.

Bonus: Finish with an invigorating barefoot run on the beach and jump in the water for your cool-down.

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