Spring brings warmer temperatures and after being holed up inside during the winter, most of us like to take advantage by getting outside as much as we can. For many, this includes taking your workout outdoors. If you're like millions of Americans who suffer from spring allergies, it can be hard to workout outside without triggering your symptoms. Is there anything you can do to help combat your allergies and still be able to get your fitness on in the great outdoors?

According to Susan Paul, exercise physiologist and program director at the Orlando Track Shack Foundation, there are several tricks to try.

First, check the pollen count before you head out. Pollen.com is a great resouce for this. You type in your zip code and receive an allergy report showing which allergens are currently in the air, and how bad allergies are in your area that day, on a scale from 1 to 10. If it's low, proceed. If it's moderate to high, it's best to wait until later in the afternoon or evening when pollen natural declines. Avoid windy days, as the stuff that triggers your allergies will be blowing all around. Heading out for a workout after it rains is a good time, because the rain helps wash the pollen and other particles out of the air.

Paul suggests taking a non-drowsy OTC anti-allergy pill or trying an intra-nasal corticosteroid to help reduce symptoms on days that you're working out outside (unless you are already taking one every day to manage symptoms).

Another thing to try is wearing wraparound sunglasses. These will help keep particles from getting into your eyes.

If you're looking for a way to manage your allergies while working out outside, you may want to consider using an inhaler device. Inhaler devices deliver medication directly to your lungs, where it can quickly and effectively relieve allergy symptoms. There are many different types of inhaler devices available, so it's important to talk to your doctor to find the one that's right for you.

Also wear a bandana around your neck to cover your nose if your nose tends to get red and irritated. Always shower immediately after you're done, in order to clean the pollen off.

If you're still having symptoms after trying these different suggestions, Paul recommends visiting an allergist, who can pinpoint your allergy and prescribe medication if needed.

You may also want to consider allergy shots. Reknowned allergist Ira Finegold, MD,  stated, “Hay fever is often ignored in older patients as a less significant health problem because of diseases such as asthma, coronary heart disease, depression and high blood pressure. Also, some baby boomers might not realize they have allergies, and their physicians might not suggest allergy shots. The research indicated that allergy shots were extremely effective for this group.” The research she is referring to is a recent study by Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology which proved allergy shots are effective for baby boomers. The study showed that allergy shots reduced symptoms 55% after three years of therapy, and decreased the amount of medication needed for allergy relief by 64%.