If you're a gym rat then you really don't need to worry about the seasons, except for wearing extra layers on your way into and out of the building. But if you're like me and love the outdoors then the season has a lot to do with when, what, and how you get your exercise. Making adjustments for the changing weather is a necessity. Here are a few things to think about:

• Say goodbye to the water until spring, or else head indoors to the gym pool.
  
• Change up your outfit. The t-shirt and shorts aren't going to cut it anymore, although they can still work if you layer them under heftier items.
• Check your schedule, because if you've been heading out in the evenings (like me) you're quickly running out of daylight.
  
• Keep fitness a priority, and don't let changing routines and new seasonal activities sideline you from your fitness goals.

The biggest thing you can do to prepare for seasonal changes is to plan ahead. Don't let cooler weather or an earlier sunset catch you off guard and throw off your whole routine, making it difficult to get back on track. By knowing how you're going to handle it you can smoothly switch over and avoid any chance of falling off the fitness wagon due to predictable issues.