Skip to content
Opens in a new window
Fall Forward _ Why Autumn Is Your Real New Year
14 September 2026

Fall Forward _ Why Autumn Is Your Real New Year

9 to 5 Wellness

About

Forget January β€” fall is the smartest, most natural time to reset your goals. In this episode, we break down the science of why autumn motivation actually works better than New Year's resolutions, walk through a practical 90-day goal review framework, and dig into specific healthspan and fitness goals worth building into your fall.

What You'll Learn

    Why January is biologically and psychologically one of the worst times to set new goals β€” and why fall works with your body instead of against itThe physiology behind fall motivation: circadian shifts, sleep quality, and training performanceA four-step framework for reviewing and resetting your goals for the rest of the yearA full menu of healthspan-focused fitness goals, from strength training to sleep to metabolic healthWhy career and health goals can't actually be separated from each other.

00:00 Weekend Welcome

00:26 Why Fall Resets

02:08 New Year Myth

06:40 Fall Biology Boost

09:39 Fall Audit Framework

10:46 Four Step Reset

18:20 Healthspan Over Fitness

21:12 Strength For Longevity

24:50 Cardio And Mobility

27:22 Recovery And Labs

29:50 Personal Fall Motivation

31:49 Homework And Wrap Up

Learn more about our working with Aesha Tahir

https://9to5wellness.com/workwithus/

Learn more about Aesha’s Movement Assessment and Consultation

https://toneandstrengthen.com/fitness-coaching/

πŸ”¬πŸ§ͺπŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬Related Articles

Surprising Ways Your Body Changes in the Fall

πŸ“šπŸ“–Books on the Topic

The Autumn Reset

Send us Fan Mail

🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/. 🌟 🌟 🌟

My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead!

🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com 

Β Follow me on IG and LI to learn more

https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/