I’m sure you’re
aware if you’ve set foot into a mall at any point in the last few weeks that
the Christmas season is fully upon us. It’s a crazy time of year and for many
of us the only exercise we find time to fit in is fighting off the other
shoppers to snag that last minute present, boxing matches in the parking lot
for that coveted parking spot, or running after your kids through Toys-R-Us (Tis' the Season!!)…
That said, how do
we make time in our crazy lives this holiday to fit in the physical activity
that our body is craving and not fall off the wagon when January rolls around –
because if any of you are like me, or rather what I used to be like December
was a total write off and by the time January rolled around well…..
you get the
picture...
So with all of this
in mind we’ve come up with some HOLIDAY
DO’s for exercising this
holiday season!
DO know your schedule and time availability,
and don’t try to plan something that will be a burden on your schedule! Shorter
and more intense bursts of activity like sprints, tabata or some of our
punch-clock-workouts (Check ‘em out) will do the trick and help you stay limber
and ready for action when the new year rolls around!
DO
remember that if you skip
out on your workouts all holiday season that getting back into the daily grind
is going to totally SUCK when January rolls around. With this is mind make sure you tackle a
workout and keep your mind in the game!
DO bring your family on board! Your kids might
be home from school soon and this is a great opportunity to get the whole
family on board for some great family fun! Go rock climbing (inside of
course!), go on a family walk with the dog, build a snowman and run around your
yard. Take advantage of this opportunity to be with family and not just
roasting chestnuts on the open fire.
DO skip the online shopping. With the ease and convenience of shopping
online these days there is often no reason to head out and tackle the mall
parking lots and holiday shoppers. Head out to the mall and walk around a
little bit, it will do your body good. Just try not to get too frustrated at
those crazy mall people – patience and grace are the name of the game!
DO remember that your best exercise decision
may actually be not stuffing that other holiday treat into your tummy… and
check out our other HOLIDAY DO list for surviving the holiday parties and
temptations along the way…
Ultimately the best
thing that you can do for yourself is to maintain you normal schedule, of
eating, exercise and sleep and with a few treats along the way you’ll be all
set for a successful holiday season!
………
Just in case you
don’t have enough holiday cheer in your life – try out this little holiday
circuit workout we’ve put together for you!
15 Dumbbell Goblet Squats (No
Dumbbell? Make it 30!)
15 Single-Arm Dumbbell Rows/Side
15 Burpees
12 Dumbbell Reverse Lunge/Leg (No
Dumbbell? Make it 24!)
As Many Pushups As Possible (Leave
1-2 in the tank, don't go to fatigue)
20 Bicycle Crunches/Side
REST NO MORE THAN 60sec BEFORE YOU GO
AT IT AGAIN!
COMPLETE 4X
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