This article from europe active offers sensible and easy-to-implement suggestions for staying active and fit over the Christmas holidays. The focus here is on balancing the different areas of our lives: fitness, social life, work and family life. Just because you can’t fit a normal workout into your schedule as usual doesn’t mean you have to become a slacker couch potato over the Christmas period. The authors call for creativity and moderation in the exercise program so that it fits into the Christmas period despite the busy schedule. Here are four ideas:
- Make social gatherings more active. Instead of chatting over food and drink, get-togethers can be more active with a nice winter walk with family and friends. An added benefit: social distancing included for those who want to adhere to COVID-19 recommendations.
- Prioritize your training sessions. A workout early in the morning when the family is not yet up and about or a short evening run. Even a 15-minute online workout in the afternoon is enough: Almost every day offers a change to exercise. Just a little effort every day helps you stay fit and healthy.
- Drinking enough water as a priority. Drinking enough water is important, especially during the holidays when we indulge more than we otherwise would. Especially when exercising, it is important to drink enough fluids so that our body can function normally.
- Set realistic goals. Holidays are also a time off – it’s probably not the right time to start a whole new fitness program. It’s enough to get some physical activity in every day – be it a walk, a run or an online workout. Enjoy your vacation!
