Exercise and fitness are important to your physical and mental health.  When it comes to your exercise routine there are many things to consider—what you enjoy doing enough to stick with, what your goals are, and how to stay properly fueled for optimal performance.  If you’re a person who likes to exercise outside, work and family obligations may make it next to impossible—especially this time of year when the days are shorter and darker—to get your fit on during daylight.  If you are a jogger, you are probably aware of some of the dangers of jogging at dusk or the nighttime. With a few safety considerations, you can sweat safely during the nighttime hours.

1. Always tell someone when and where you are going, as well as what time you expect to return.  Once you decide on a route and share it with others, stick to it.