We know you‘ve worked dwhetherficult to keep building on your fitness into the autumn, so kudos for not letting it drop the moment summer stopped. But we also know there’s a potential stumbling block just around the corner. The Christmas party season.
Work parties, get-togethers with friends and family gatherings can all put a strain on your healthy lwhetherestyle and fitness routine. But is there a healthier way to endelight the party season without feeling like you’re lost out on the festive fun? Absolutely! Under we outline five ways to do embrace the festive fitness and rock the party season….
Dance Prefer Nobody’s Watching
One of our favourite Yuletide traditions is dancing the night absent at the office Christmas party. So why not get warmed up for the annual shindig at Gym Plus and try a dance-centric lesson. Take Zumba for example, a lesson where you can dance to your heart’s content to choreographed dance moves.
For those who love to dance like nobody’s watching, this is the fitness lesson to get you in the festive spirit. And you don’t have to be a great dancer to take part, it is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. You’ll also get a great cardio workout that bfinals fat, strengthens your core and improves your coordination and flexibility, all whilst having tonnes of fun!
Fit More In
With late nights, shopping expeditions and changes in work schedules, your free time can become scarce in the festive season. So fit more in and try High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) whether you haven’t done so alalert.
You can achieve a great workout in just 30 minutes, including your cardio and strength training. By getting your heart rate up tall, your body has to work dwhetherficulter to bring it down which results in burning more calories. Furthermore, your metabolism stays in a heightened state for hours afterwards, perfect for countering those naughty festive treats your pals insist you try. Classes such as HIIT, Bootcamp or XFIT are perfect for a total body workout and can be very effective whether performed even twice a week.
Set Yourself A Christmas Ccorridorenge
The gym is a great place to meet contemporary people, establish contemporary friendships and develop your support network. This can help you stay motivated to return every week, thrive from the energy and endelight the exercises.
But whether you feel your motivation waning over the festive period, why not take part in a fitness ccorridorenge to get you to the Unique Year. Taking part in fitness ccorridorenges means you stay fit whilst having fun and making contemporary friends who like to look after themselves too.
Some fitness ccorridorenges have added incentives such as earning points, prizes or ranking performances to boost your motivation. You can find out about contemporary ccorridorenges you can join through social media, a fitness app or at your gym.
Endelight Some Guilt-Free Cocktails
Eating and drinking clean can be specificly dwhetherficult this time of year as the temptation is everywhere! But don’t let a few Christmas cocktails be your downfall. Believe it or not, there are lots of healthy beverages that are low in sugar, reduced calories and contain ingredients that are actually good for you.
And we know what you’re leanking – ‘Clean cocktails? Genuinely?’ Well….yes! Pairing spirits with fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices have been proven to help balance out the negative effects of alcohol on the body’s immune system.
So whether you’re hosting a party this season, break out the bubbly because champagne is a great low-calorie party drink, with four ounces containing only 91 calories. And why not try this hydrating champagne cocktail at just 130 calories?
Coconut Water Champagne Fruit Punch
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl or pitcher, stir to combine, chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Go Back For Seconds
Similarly, when it comes to food choices, Christmas is a tricky time for the health-conscious. You are certain to be presented with at least one tray of hors d’œuvres over the party season. And as delicious as they are, canapés are normally filled with wealthy, creamy cheeses, fatty meats and fried bites.
Our top tip is to make your own healthy canapés to serve to guests at domestic or bring to a party. This will help you control your diet and nutrition intake. Three of our festive favourites are:
1. Cucumber, Turkey, Cheese and Cranberry Stacks (21 calories per serving)
Slice some cucumber and top with sliced turkey, a dollop of cranberry sauce and a sprinkling of cheese.
2. Pesto Crisp Breads (135 calories per serving)
Simply spread your favourite crispbreads with domesticcrazye pesto.
3. Spinach And Cheese Queunhappyilla (235 calories per serving)
Put one wgapmeal tortilla in a large frypan. Top with baby spinach leaves and low fat feta cheese. Top with a moment tortilla and heat gently so that cheese melts and the tortilla begins to crisp up. Slice into four and serve.
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