Monday, November 7, 2011
The Workout Push For the Holidays
If gobble 'til you wobble is your holiday mentality, You aren't alone. While most are laser focused on fitness during the summer, the holidays prove to be the most popular time to slack off from a workout routine. If you're thinking about throwing in a towel for a turkey leg don't give up just yet.
Everybody is working hard, getting ready for the beach, for many, the summer grind in the gym is over. Gym memberships everywhere typically see a decrease between October and December: the season when holiday fun, family and food are the focus.
Next thing you know, you're eating leftovers. When the winter months come, people get relaxed and the next you know two months have went by and that's the hardest part staying with your fitness goals.
Gaining about ten pounds during the holiday season is the norm for most. Eating small portions every three hours and exercising at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week will give you what you need to still maintain.
Strive to keep fit, stay healthy and push for a yearly, not season goal of physical fitness.
15 minutes of stretching at home or walking will make a difference for those you may not can make it to the gym or afford it:
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