Be Saint Nick Fit tis” Holiday

To avoid looking like the traditional Saint Nick (not this guy above, he’s ripped) during the holiday season you don’t need to cut off your glitter beard (actually, you shouldn’t have one of those) you need to find a way to stay active. It is really easy to gain a few extra pounds around the mid-section during the holidays, but harder to drop it at the top of the year. With the relatives coming over and discovering new ways to hide gifts, it is difficult finding the time to squeeze in a good workout. Try a few of these helpful tips to stay fit in between singing Christmas carols and drinking eggnog with the family:

1. Fat burning workouts: Manufactures of the suspension training equipment, TRX partnered with PearSports to provide a personal and challenging workout experience. Think of it as a personal trainer in your ear wherever you go. PEAR Sports will give unfamiliar users step-by-step guidance on the most effective ways to start training with TRX. For the TRX-initiated user, PEAR will build on their past experiences, providing expert information on how to improve their workouts while experimenting with engaging, diverse routines.

2. After you are done killing it at home with your TRX system, show off your abs with a little help from Lab Series. The Ab Rescue Body Sculpting Gel is packed with Caffeine, Creatine and Soya Protein all designed to help the appearance of a more defined mid-section post-workout. Does this mean you can eat whatever you want? Hell no, but it is good to know that with proper dieting and exercise this little 6 oz bottle can assist with getting the look you desire.

 3. Tracking Your Activity: You may not want you suspend yourself off the ground with the TRX system, maybe a small, inexpensive reminder to stay active is up your alley. The Basis Peak daily fitness tracker is a straightforward way to do so. Track all of your steps, heart rate, and receive text and calendar notifications all at the flick of the wrist. Titanium version is stylish enough to wear at the office without the the $549 mark up, and with a Gorilla glass touchscreen display, you don’t have to worry about damaging the device during your Cross Fit session.

1. As much as we pay attention to our bodies, we tend to neglect the one thing that keeps us moving and thinking. Your mental state is very important and the less stressful you are the better you feel. One app I use is called, Headspace. Headspace is a gym membership for the mind. A course of guided meditation that is delivered via an app or online. Try to find a way to gain some Headspace either on the subway or before you head to bed. A clear mind is a efficient mind.

2. Meditation is great to clear your mind but what about training it? That is where the highly popular mind game app Lumosity comes in. This popular app is split into sessions of three games tailored to your preferred goals: memory, attention, problem solving, processing speed or flexibility of thinking. Playing Call of Duty is fun, but why not opt for a game that will enhance your brain’s normal functions in the real world?

The holidays should be about to togetherness so never lose sight of that, but also you don’t want to lose sight of your waistline either. Get up and be active during this holiday season and treat yourself to some of the cookies and milk you left out for Santa.