We tend to indulge in sweets, drinks, and more on New Year’s Eve. But, what if you could enjoy festive treats without the guilt or fear of sabotaging your health goals? With a few clever swaps and mindful choices, you can have your cake—and eat it too! Choose High-Protein Options Protein helps keep you full…
10-Minute Post-Meal Walks: A Simple Holiday Health Hack
The holidays are a time for joy with friends and family. Sticking to your usual fitness routine can feel impossible between festive feasts, indulgences, shopping, parties, and gatherings. But, there’s an easy, time-efficient solution to keep your health on track during the holidays when you can’t get your workouts in or make it to the…
Holiday Fitness Challenges
The holidays are busy and sometimes stressful with decorating, shopping, get-togethers, dinners, and festivities, so it’s easy to understand why people have a hard time committing to their fitness and health plan every December. But, we shouldn’t take a holiday from the commitment to our health. Instead, understand that working out is part of your…
Thanksgiving Day Workouts
Most people dream about turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner. But few think about working out on Thanksgiving Day. Reasons To Do Something Active On Thanksgiving Day: Caloric Balance It’s estimated that the average American will consume 5000+ calories on Thanksgiving Day. Take some time to burn some of those…
December Fitness Challenge
The holidays can be busy, stressful and can negatively affect overall health. With that said, it’s important to remember that you don’t want to take a holiday from your health. Instead, focusing on your health should be like brushing your teeth. It’s part of your lifestyle and you do it everyday because it’s good for…
Happy & Healthy Holidays
We have officially entered the holiday season. Some of us look forward to this time of year, whereas others dread it. Regardless of whether you relate more with Will Ferrell’s character, Elf, or the Grinch….. Here’s 10 tips to assure you have a wonderful and healthy holiday season: 1 – Move Your Body We may…
Fit For a Thanksgiving Feast
Halloween candy wrappings are still scattered around the house and already, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Holiday feasts in the USA often involve an all-out gorge with everyone retreating to the couch after dinner feeling bloated and about to burst. It’s enough to challenge the willpower of even the most-disciplined, fitness enthusiast. The good…
Rethinking Holiday Weight Gain
Most people gain weight during the holidays and it’s understandable. We are typically consuming more indulging, caloric-rich foods and drinks. We may be stressed with so much to get done. We may not be moving as much because it’s colder and darker. It’s not uncommon for people to put on 10 pounds during the holiday…
What Do You Buy for Your Fitness Fanatic Friends During a Global Pandemic?
With so many restrictions on activities and businesses, what do you get your fit friends that will be appreciated, accessible and used. Since everyone’s comfort level is different, it’s best to go the safe route with your holiday gifts this year that any exercise enthusiast would enjoy. Here’s some gift ideas that any hard-core fitness…
FITmas Gift For Your Fit Friends
You don’t need to stress or worry about what to buy for your friends who are fitness freaks. They are super easy to buy for. Here’s a list of the Top ideas that any hard-core exerciser would love and appreciate! Massage If you want to make your fit friends really happy, schedule them for a…