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Take advice from two local fitness experts to keep you healthy and svelte throughout the holidays
With numerous seasonal events, work and family-related obligations, travel schedules and opportunities for continuous indulgence, it’s no surprise our waistlines often expand during the holiday season. However, with a little adherence to the right program and the right dietary choices, you can still maintain your fitness levels and have some fun while you’re at it. The following are a few helpful tips to stay on track during the holidays and avoid compromising your health and fitness.
Click through for tips to avoid falling into holiday “food traps.”
It’s so easy to fall into “food traps” at this time of year. Luckily, we are arming you with the necessary tools to take on those holiday events, work parties or family get-togethers you have coming up. These are our top 3 holiday food trap hacks, thanks to Ella Jotie, co-founder and creator of Barre Fitness.
Keep moving! Find time to keep up with your workouts over the holidays, even 10 minutes a day will keep you on track and healthy over the holidays. Get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Hike, run, skate, ski, snowshoe—are all great options and can be done solo, with a partner or group of friends. Try one of Barre Fitness’ free 10-minute online workouts.
Click through for a customizable fun fitness plan from celebrity fitness coach Tommy Europe that you can do in your condo gym.
Perform each exercise for one minute, then move onto the next exercise (circuit style) until you’ve completed all eight exercises. Take a one-minute rest and repeat the circuit again.