That second chocolate and peppermint martini isn't the only danger that your figure faces this holiday season. St. Louis is known for it's insane weather; the summers are sweltering and winters and chilly. And the frigid temps mean that getting to the gym to work off all the "taste tests" that are required when making sugar cookies gets a lot more difficult. Here are three tips for keeping your workouts on track this holiday season:
- Change It Up: If you are doing the same workout everyday it is a lot easier to slack of on Wednesday and figure it won't make a difference. Varying your workout means if you will be missing that Wednesday weight lifting session, and Thursday is cardio... pretty soon it will be a whole week before busting your glutes again. The variation can spark a makeup session and maybe a little more guilt for ditching the gym.
- Try a DVD or the Fit TV: Having a hard time convincing yourself to brave the temps to get your workout on? Tune into one of the many exercise programs on Fit TV (including belly dancing and yoga) or snag a DVD that turns your TV from time suck into fitness coach.
- Make It A Date: With all the hustle and bustle of work, family and holiday sometimes time with your pals falls by the wayside. Instead of making plans to polish a bottle of wine and a block of cheese, why not make a gym date - or even a standing gym date - with a friend or two. It is well known that having a workout buddy helps motivate you to get to the gym, so combine the two and chat while you stretch and knock out your cardio.
Keeping in shape during the holidays not only helps fight off weight gain, but it can also be a great way to knock out the stress that all the hustle and bustle can bring.