The cold winter air offers a plethora of activities outside for the family to keep fitness on its journey during the holidays. As the holidays grow closer and closer families are swarmed with a busy calendar. Sometimes it is hard to fit a workout in the schedule of party after party, but there are many ways out there to keep fit without getting on the treadmill.
Holiday goodies lurk everywhere you turn as you shop, attend parties and are given gifts. You can nibble on some in moderation as long as it doesn't turn into a daily holiday activity. If you realize these monsters are lurking to jump out at you make sure you try to exercise in the morning before the temptations begin. If you can fit in a morning workout then go right ahead. The rest of the day will be free for that busy schedule.
Shopping alone or with the family will burn many calories without even having to do that morning workout. Some malls offer multiple levels for you to climb in search of the perfect gifts. Heavy bags create weights to lug around the mall as you walk burning calories as well. Kids in tow is even better as they drag you to store after store. Their endless energy will be contagious and keep you going.
Wintry weather often brings snow and ice. It may be cold, but it provides a list of outdoor fun. Ice skating rinks offer a great workout wrapped in family fun. It is an activity for all ages and all sizes. Skiing, sledding or snowshoeing are also wonderful ideas for a winter workout if you live in a place that offers these types of activities. If not there are other things you can do outside with the family keeping fitness in order. Walk around the neighborhood looking at the bright holiday lights. You won't even notice it is a little workout because you will be amazed with the beauty. Playing sports with kids in the yard will help you forget the cold winter air. You can also engage family and friends in a leave raking party. Raking leaves is a great workout for the entire body and will leave you feeling the burn.
Get the whole family involved with the fitness fun. Kids have a lot of energy and burn off those holiday goodies a lot quicker than adults. It doesn't mean they get to skip out on keeping healthy during the holidays as well. The holidays are not an excuse to pack on the pounds just to shed them later. They can be a time to eat some goodies and burn them off in a fun way. Once you think of fitness as fun the holiday goodies won't see so scary and the wintry workouts won't seem like workouts at all.
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