Stay Active this December

Stay active this December

 

With Christmas fast approaching and the celebrations beginning it’s easy to fall out of your normal fitness routine. So with that in mind here are some three simple tips to staying active this December:

 

Keep Active

 

Sounds simple, right?!

You may not be able to get to the gym or do your favourite exercise class as easily this month but that’s no excuse not to exercise. It could be a good time to get out of the house or office and go for a power walk or maybe even a little run? If you don’t fancy getting out on your own, at this time of year you will more than likely have friends or family over so here is a great opportunity to get out for a walk and socialise at the same time. In the lead up to Christmas get off the bus one or two stops before you normally do and walk it instead and try taking the stairs instead of the lift or escalators. If you’re working between Christmas and New Year take advantage of a quieter office and go for a walk at lunchtimes, this will clear your mind as well, making you work more effectively.

 

Plan

 

If you have a party to go to in the evening then aim to take some exercise during the day so you can, at least, get some calories burned off beforehand! Also, look to eat really well on the day of a party so that you have filled up on healthy food, taking in plenty of vegetables and protein. Factor in at least 2 consecutive days, during the holiday period, without alcohol so that your body has a chance to recover and to give your liver a rest! On the days that you don’t drink plan in some exercise as well. Again, this could just be a vigorous walk with friends or better still a little run. Whatever it is, plan it in and write in on your calendar as a healthy day

 

Get Ahead of the Game

 

The New Year always brings big plans and resolutions to get fit and healthy so why not get ahead of the game this year? Start to increase your exercise levels, now, in December, so that you can already be underway come January. Don’t wait until the second week in January to start your exercise regime, when you have eaten the last bits of cheese or chocolates. Get out there in December and especially in the week between Christmas and New Year.

 

Why not ask your nearest and dearest for personal training or gym related vouchers for Christmas? This way you can be sure that your exercise regime for the new year is going to be effective and long lasting.

 

Having personal training sessions will also give you the knowledge you need to exercise effectively on your own ensuring you can get the best of any sessions you do without your personal tra