There’s no doubt it can be easy to fall off the healthy bandwagon this time of year. What with end-of-year parties, a few celebratory drinks and maybe even second helpings of ham and turkey, tis’ the season to indulge. The good news is that with a few tried and tested tips and the choice of two great workouts for the festive season; you can stay on top of your health and fitness and set a platform for the fresh New Year ahead!
Happy and healthy tips:
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water
- Move your body every day – try walking as a start
- Get outside and take your kids to the park or on a bike ride
- Remember to rest (it’s just as important as a good workout)
- If you’re having a few drinks, try alternating with water every second drink
- Drink soda water instead of sugary soft drinks
- Get social – talk with friends and share a meal
- Try not to overfill your plate and watch your portion sizes
Workout 1: 15-minute smash session
(1 minute on each exercise)
- Walk/jog on the spot
- Squats
- Skip
- Toe taps
- Walk/jog on spot
- Lunges
- Star jumps
- Down and ups (go to the ground then back up; if you can, do Burpees)
- Walk/jog on spot
- Push-up
- Walk/jog on spot
- Dips
- Walk/jog on spot
- Plank
- Walk/jog on spot
Workout 2: strength and power
Note: For presses, curls and pull/push downs, choose weights to suit your fitness/strength level
- Push-ups x 20
- Flat bench press x 20
- Lat pull down (bar behind your head, wide grip) x 10
- Seated dips x 20
- Standing barbell curl x 20
- Standing shoulder press x 15
- Lying leg raises (palms flat on the ground, back flat, legs raise from the ground up to 12 o’clock – lower back down) x 20
- Tricep push downs x 20
Have a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas and enjoy your holidays.
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