Tips for Staying Active This Holiday Season
Tips for Staying Active This Holiday Season
The holidays may be hectic but it is no excuse to neglect your fitness routine! Although alterations may have to be made to coordinate with holiday plans, sticking to a routine will be beneficial to both your waistline and your mental health.
Whether you are a morning person or not, getting up early to workout during this time of year will ensure you do not miss a day. People who wait to work out towards the end of the day tend to find excuses for skipping the gym. Morning exercise can be beneficial it has less of a chance of interfering with any activities you may have planned.
Depending on your workout, increased physical activity at the start of the day will spike up your metabolism and help combat any extra calories. A partner or friend can help you stay accountable and you will be less likely to blow it off if you know you are supposed to be meeting someone to workout together.
Encourage your family to take a walk around the block after finishing a big holiday meal. This will make you feel less sluggish and will keep you in a healthy mindset before dessert! Also, when holiday shopping, think of it as additional cardio! Don’t fight for a close parking spot, take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, and walk around the mall to see all of the sales before entering your first store.
Staying active doesn’t necessarily need to take up much of your time during the holidays. Whether you don’t currently have a fitness routine or you have to reduce your fitness routine due to time constraints, fitting in small workouts such as extra walking will help you stay grounded as well as burn some extra calories this holiday season!
