Staying on Track with Your Workouts During the Holidays

The holiday season is a favorite time of the year for many of us! As much as we may love and enjoy all the seasonal events and gatherings, it can feel overwhelming that it takes away from the holiday cheer. It can be tempting to take this time to take a break from their workouts (or just make excuses not to do them at all) but staying consistent really does make a huge difference in how we feel and progress with our fitness goals throughout the holiday season.

Our schedules always seem packed from Halloween through January 1, but it is 100% possible to stay on track with your workouts! Here are some tips on how to do it:

Adjust Your Goals
Is 5 days a week in the gym really possible? Or even necessary? It’s ok to adjust. Perhaps losing weight and reducing body fat may be important to you, and it is something you want to accomplish, but it might be better to shift expectations during these next couple of weeks . That’s all fine! We are all on a journey, enjoy it!

I’m not saying to disregard ANY fitness or health-related goals you may have, but you ultimately want to set yourself up for success. I know that I eat way more desserts during this time of the year. I can try to stay more regimented, but I’ll probably deprive myself of a lot of my favorite foods that I only get to enjoy during the holiday season. Instead, a more realistic goal would be to maintain where I am currently and focus on consistency and balance.

Adjust Your Schedule
If your evenings are now spent holiday shopping and attending events, it may be harder to fit in your regularly scheduled workouts. Instead of making the excuse that “you don’t have time”, look at where you can adjust and find that time.
Maintaining a workout schedule is not just important for your overall health, but it can provide a sense of normalcy during this hectic season. The holidays can seem like a blur, so during this season, I really cherish my workout time as my “me” time. Workouts are always a time to celebrate you and do what’s right for your physical and mental being. It’s just as, if not more, important during this time. If this means you need to adjust your schedule every week, do it. It’s worth it!

Adjust Your Workouts
Look for ways to have some fun with your workouts. Try experimenting with new forms of exercises and variations of different movements. Whatever that looks like for you, this is a great opportunity to challenge your body in different ways, and maybe focus on areas that you are deficit or weaker in.

Fitting in your workouts, whether at home or away for the holidays, can be a struggle. I encourage you to find ways to adjust and stick with your fitness plan. You’ll be so glad you did!

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