How Do I Stay Fit During the Holidays?
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A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track.
By: Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM
The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines during the holiday season. Many gyms including most Planet Fitness and LA Fitness gyms have shortened hours around Christmas and New Year's and are closed entirely on Christmas day. But this year can be different. Gym closures, holiday plans and sweet holiday treatsdon't have to set you back in your fitness goals.
To help keep us on track, I've enlisted the aid of several colleagues who are leading experts in health, sports medicine, behavioral psychology, fitness and nutrition, for some much-needed advice. Here are their secrets to staying fit during this busy time of year.
