SQUEEZE IN A WORKOUT DURING HOLIDAYS!

Jan 11
22:21

2017

Joel Castro

Joel Castro

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Squeezing in physical activity is tough during this holiday season. The consistent exercise routine is challenging because of the freezing temperatures, shorter day hours, travel to visit with family, food fest gatherings and frantic shopping schedules. But staying active during the holidays can be easier and more fun than you might think. Here is some list of easy ways to squeeze in a workout during the holidays that will surely keep you on the go and even boost your holiday spirit.

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During the holiday season,SQUEEZE IN A WORKOUT DURING HOLIDAYS!  Articles parking lots are notoriously congested. You can turn this crowded parking lot into an opportunity to lose some calories. Avoid those fiercely fought over prime parking spots and park far away from the mall entrance if you're heading to do some holiday shopping.You could burn about 25 calories according to Health Discovery if you park your car five minutes away from the mall entrance and walk at a pace of 4 miles per hour (6.4 kilometers per hour). Definitely, after multiple mall visits to find perfect gifts for friends and family, why not take a speedy paced, full lap around the mall first before heading to your favorite store. You'll get in some extra exercise and window shop while you're at it.

More small children than usual are likely to be around this holiday season. Play with the kids and take advantage of having the little ones around. Feed off of the holiday excitement of your nieces and nephews instead. You can take the older kids on a walk around the neighborhood to check out holiday decorations, go to a juice bar Burnaby and run around with the active toddlers around the house. Soaking up with that some youthful energy from the kids will surely squeeze in a workout during the holiday season.

Due to freezing temperatures, it is next to impossible to stroll around or go for a run.Working out can be hard during the holidays for people who like to workout outdoors. Ordering for meal delivery Vancouver or food delivery Burnaby may be convenient. You may come up with an indoor exercise instead of being a stuck couch potato. Climbing up and going down the stairs in your house is a good cardio workout. You may focus on yoga or invest in some fitness videos to stay trim during the holiday season and even include some of these items on your wish list.

Ice skating is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages- a winter sport that was perfect for the winter season! A perfect way to bond with friends and family then also get a workout could be a trip to the ice rink. Besides being a perfect way to bond with family, ice rink trip will be a great workout for you. Older people will also appreciate skating's little impact on the joints and its calorie burning benefits. 

Setting exercise goals is essential during holidays. With the busy and hectic schedule working out might only fall to the wayside. Make exercise appointments on your calendar, and keep these appointments just as you would any other. Your training goals should be realistic and consistent. For example, commit to at least 10 minutes of exercise per day if you're having trouble getting motivated. Even a 10-minute commitment may help start a routine.

Make sure to wear a pedometer to keep track of how active you are during the winter season. It's vital to record how active you are during the holidays.You're going to be less active when it's chilly and dark outside than when the sun is till out when you head home from work. You'll be able to monitor your maintaining baseline of fitness and adjust. If you're not by wearing a pedometer instead of taking the elevator use the stairs to the office or park a few streets away from the restaurant if you're meeting your friends for a holiday meal if you find you're falling behind.

It 's hard to maintain your usual workout schedule especially if you're traveling out of town to visit family and friends during the holidays. Stay active while going to the airport, walk around the terminals in between flights. Also when booking a hotel, check out if they have a pool, fitness center or in-room exercise equipment. 

Keeping fit and looking fantastic during holidays is simple if you take your gym with you while experiencing the holiday spirit in you.

 

 

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