How Do You Expect Me To Stay in Shape Over The Holidays?

Just do it! J It’s that simple and here’s how!
I know that it’s already difficult to fit in an exercise program when you have nothing better to do in a normal day, then when you add in the Holidays your priorities for exercise go right to the bottom of the list. Heck, I would go as far to say that it drops off most peoples list all together if it was even on it.

So, let’s say that staying healthy and fit over the holidays is on your priority list. First, just so I’m clear we don’t want to add more stress to the already hectic holiday season by trying to stay on your regular exercise program. It is however important to stay active, not just for your health, but also for your sanity!

Being active over your holiday season will give you more energy, help reduce stress and help offset some of the extra calories that you will be consuming.
So, what is it going to take for you to find that balance? Well, I’ve assembled some helpful tips for your Happy Holiday Exercise pleasure! J

TIP #1 Be Prepared!

Hey, it’s tip number one for a reason! This is the most important thing. Make sure that you plan for any trips that you are taking. Remember, you don’t want this to be added stress and we all know what happens when we are not prepared for something. Check the area where you are going to be for any trails or parks where you can walk or run. Use the internet, it’s an amazing tool and you can find anything on there!

Search local gym listings. Call them and get there holiday hours and plan your workouts even before you leave. Don’t make the mistake of saying “ Oh….I’ll squeeze it in somewhere!” This is your health, it’s as important as anything else that you are doing. Oh….and there is no reason to feel guilty for taking care of yourself either, so that’s not an excuse!

Staying in a hotel? Call them to see what kind of fitness facility they have. Most hotels now days have fitness centers in them. They might not be as great as your gym, but remember the key is to stay active. It doesn’t have to be the Taj Mahal of gyms ( is that how you spell that?)!

TIP # 2 Use your body!

When’s the last time you did an all out, high intensity body weight workout? That’s right, body weight! People everywhere seem to forget about these exercises, but yet they yield some phenomenal results, not to mention they’re great for on the go!

Here’s a body weight circuit for on the go! Push ups, Overhead Squats (just holding your hands over top of your head, if you want to hold something to add weight, that’s great) Toe touches ( Ly on your back with your feet straight up in the air, reach and touch your toes while contracting your abs.) Do each of these to failure moving from one exercise to the next with little to no rest for 5 sets. You’ll get a workout!

TIP # 3 Get Out Of Your Head!

Yeah, that’s right get out of your head. You will find a million reasons why you can’t exercise over the holidays if you want to. The key is to make the decision and just do it! It’s your health, it’s important, it’s okay! What it is really going to come down to is how willing are you and is your health important enough to YOU?

There are all kinds of exercises from using bands, lunges, squats, push ups, crunches in front of the tv and the list goes on and on. How about, volunteering to shovel snow, rake some leaves, play with kids, or just jogging or walking everyday!

If you still have questions and you’re not sure what to do, but you are committed, then go to http://www.AskPatKing.com and I’ll be happy to answer those questions for you!
Happy Holidays To You!

Written by Pat King - Visit Website