As the seasons change

The summer always feels like it has its own rhythm. Longer evenings, lighter mornings, holidays, maybe more socialising, maybe more chaos. Our training, eating, and energy tend to follow along too. And that’s not a bad thing: it’s just how seasons work.

As we move towards autumn, the days shorten and routines start to shift again. Work ramps up, kids are back to school, the mornings feel a bit darker. It’s a natural time to notice how your energy and your habits change - and to adjust your movement/training, rather than fight against it.

Why seasons matter

Your body isn’t a machine. It’s responsive to light, temperature, food availability, stress, and routine. In the summer, you might feel more energised and ready for longer, more playful sessions. In winter, it’s normal to crave warmth, comfort, and rest.

Instead of pushing through and expecting the same training all year round, it can be powerful to lean into the season - to work with your body, not against it.

Adapting your training

Here are a few ways to think seasonally about your movement:

• Summer: take advantage of longer days and better weather for walking, outdoor strength, or trying new things. Volume and variety often feel easier here.

  
  

• Autumn: a great time to rebuild structure and consistency. Think progressive strength, skill-building, and setting small training goals.

  
  

• Winter: focus on the foundations. Short, efficient strength sessions and nourishing routines can keep you steady when motivation dips.

  
  

• Spring: let energy rise with the light - gradually increasing intensity, playing with new challenges.

The bigger picture

Seasons in training mirror seasons in life. We can’t (and don’t need to) be in a “summer” state of peak energy all the time. Allowing for phases of rest, foundation, play, and push gives you a training life that lasts.

So as we step into autumn, notice where you’re at.

Do you need more structure?

More warmth and grounding?

Or maybe you’re ready to harness that “back-to-school” energy and build some momentum. If so, maybe you'd like to join us at Fresh Air And for a trial session or three.