The holidays can be fun, but for many they end up being a stressful, depressing time of year. While there are numerous reasons for this–like overspending, family tension, and seasonal light changes–one big reason why the holidays can feel so bad? We stop taking care of ourselves! Think about it: are you tempted to cut back on your workouts because of holiday commitments? A Silver lake personal trainer can help keep you on track with your fitness, which can mean you’ll have a better season. Not convinced? Read on to find out how.
Exercise: The Stress Killer
Stress, whether from extra planning or personality clashes, seems to go with holiday get-togethers. Do you promise to yourself every year that next time you’ll find a way to deal with relatives and commitments more gracefully? Exercise might just be your secret weapon: it can release endorphins, clear your thinking, and even make you more physically resilient. Studies have shown that accountability (like with one of our trainers here at Lift Silver Lake) can majorly help people who have trouble consistently sticking with a workout schedule. This year, play it smart: schedule your workouts around your holiday stress, and see if one doesn’t lessen the other.
Keep Track
Did you set a goal for yourself last year? Odds are you didn’t include “take the entire months of November and December off” in your planning, but is there flexibility missing in your program? A personal trainer can give you some valuable objectivity. It might be okay to strip your workout down to bare bones, or allow a bit of extra leeway in your diet. (Or it might not.) This is one place where two heads are definitely better than one. Don’t go into the holidays blind; come up with a plan, and then have your personal trainer check it. Then you can navigate the parties and the pie with confidence.
