4 Simple Ways To Stay Active And Fit Through The Holiday Season
The warm nostalgia that fills us up during the holiday season makes it all too easy to curl up in a ball on the couch and just stay there for the whole month of December. But fight the urge to completely abandon your fitness routine during the holidays, because regular movement helps you bolster immunity, improve digestion, and boost energy.
The last thing on your mind after Thanksgiving dinner is doing something active. That feeling just kind of sticks around for the remainder of the year; add to that the kind of weather that doesn't welcome many outdoor activities and seeing relatives and friends that you haven't laid eyes on in a year, and you've got the perfect recipe for a sedentary holiday season. But there are countless benefits to staying active during the most wonderful time of the year. Not only do you stave off excess weight gain (they say Americans on average gain 5-7 pounds during the holidays), but you also boost your immune system, improve your cardiovascular abilities, strengthen your bones, improve your mood, and regulate hormones.