Staying Active During The Holidays
The Holidays are coming up, and that usually represents a time of leisure and consuming far too much delicious food. Unfortunately, once the holidays have passed we’re left with all of the weight we’ve packed on as well as the lethargy that comes from inactivity. Why not take steps to change all that this holiday season? While enjoying all those delicious meals and heartwarming family moments, remember to stay active so you can start next year as strong as you started the holidays. Below we’ve provided a list of some tips to help you stay active during these long winter months.
Begin By Planning Ahead
More important than what you do to keep active is ensuring that you have a plan to keep active. This is especially true during the chaos and randomness of the winter holidays. If you’re heading out of town find out where the local parks and such are, as well as any gyms that may have a day pass. This planning process is a mental training step towards committing to your workout.
Less Is More
Don’t think that you have to do workouts for hours at a time. When it comes to working out less can be more, especially if you plan for 10-20 minute bouts during the day. Walking, running, and jogging can all be done for short spurts and still result in visible benefits for your long journey. If you’re really going for it you can consider HIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, to get the most out of your time. They alternate between periods of high intensity and short recovery periods and have been shown to be effective.
When You All Pull Together
Holidays are about family, and that can apply to holiday fitness as well. Get with your friends, family, or coworkers to build an exercise regimen and make a commitment to sticking to it. You may also discover that family members who have been inactive start wanting to join you on your journey to fitness during the winter.
Appreciate The Season
Let’s face it, getting out and exercising in the Texas summer isn’t the greatest idea, especially when you’re first starting out. The milder winter season is going to be a great time to start working out and conditioning yourself for the months ahead. They also happen to be the time when events like Christmas and Thanksgiving walking marathons and fun runs are going on.
If you’re looking for other ways to look after your health in the months ahead then stop in at Conroe Family Doctor for a consultation with Dr. Trang D Nguyen. Their team will help you go over your current state of health and your fitness goals and help you design a dedicated plan to reach your goals. Fitness isn’t just a momentary thing, it’s a dedicated lifestyle change that can result in a longer, healthier life. Don’t wait for the winter season to take its toll on you, get out there and take strides to keep the weight off and feel after the holidays!
