3 Weeks to the Holidays – STRESS!
With three weeks to go the holiday, schedules are in full frenzy and you can almost smell the stress starting to simmer. But why all the fuss? Stress starts in the mind and manifests in the body which suggests, that with a little focus, we can bring the happy back to the holidays with some simple tips:
- Keep in mind, it’s only one day!
- Holidays are about “choose to’s” and not “have to’s”. A lot of stress is brought on by trying to live up to perceived expectations that, in all honestly, nobody is really that into anyway. So learn the power of “yes” and the power of “no” to get a better seasonal balance. Make the holidays your own by spending time with people you like and doing things that make you, and more importantly others, feel good.
- Write things down. A handful of things to do left to rattle around the corners of your busy mind can quickly spike the stomach acid. However, the most monstrous TO DO list seems a little less intimidating when reduced to a few line items of a pad of paper.
- Schedule regular breaks. A trip to the movies or a nice bath can offer depressurization and avoid a holiday freak out.
- Sing! Indeed, ‘tis the season to be jolly and the best way to spread holiday cheer is singing aloud for all to hear (yes, I’ve been watching holiday movies) but singing has been proven to reduce anxiety….HA
- And yes….EXERCISE! Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve and get back to feeling normal (ish) so now is not the time to take a break from your fitness routine
Wishing you an amazing (and actually enjoyable) run in to the big day! Next week…Home Workout Ideas for the Holidays.
4 Weeks to the Holidays – Surviving the Buffet
Let’s be real. Life is for living and a little indulging in your holiday favourites is something we all look forward to. However, to avoid a total munching meltdown, here are some cool tips to avoid crying on the scale in January.
- Eat a snack before going to a party. Something healthy that leaves room for some favourites but doesn’t let your stomach think for you.
- Start the party with raw veggies or plain seafood…it will take the edge off your inner snack demons.
- Avoid foods you can have anytime like chips or boxed cookies. Instead, go with some seasonal favs and thing you only get a chance to eat once a year.
- Don’t hang out near the buffet table. Enough said, find a place on the other side of the room to hang out. I recommend the mistletoe area but that’s just me.
- Hold your drink in your dominant hand. It makes a mindless dive for the mixed nut bowl harder.
- Be smart with your liquid calories and drink lots of water. Mixers like pop and egg nog will make you calorie count skyrocket.
- Weigh yourself everyday (except maybe on Christmas Day). Nothing motivates like knowing the scale awaits you the next morning.
Indulge (a little) and enjoy the season (a lot)!
5 Weeks to the Holidays – Stay Focused!
Getting your workouts in while nothing is going on is challenging enough but add a little holiday madness to the mix and too many people begin to push exercise to the bottom of a long list. Yet, if you understand the physical and psychological costs of extra holiday stress, eating, and energy requirements you realize that now is the time to INCREASE your exercise resolve!
A good workout helps you burn off those inevitable extra calories, decrease the peaking stress levels, and give you the boost to pull off a holiday bash that would make even Martha proud.
Not to mention, an object in motion tends to stay in motion and continuing exercise in January is SOOO much better than the fall-off-the-wagon-gain-weight-get-depressed-and-drag-your-sorry-self-back-to-class approach.
So here are some tips to renew your commitment and energy up for the holiday class season!
• Buddy Up! Get together with a friend (or friends) and make a pack to keep punching right through the season
• Hold the Line! Keep stepping on the scale and taking measurements to keep an eye on your improvements
• Plan ahead! A well organized plan means time for everything and a good workout each day
• Shop online…there’s still time to shop on the web and avoid spending exercise time at the mall. (if you HAVE to go make sure to take some extra laps)
• Ramp Up! Why not bring the fight to the holidays and even try to make extra classes or some new gains before the New Year?
If you get yourself to classes…our instructors will bring the energy, instruction, and some holiday spice!
What Is TRX?
Grand River Fitness was once again feature on Rogers “The Active City” and explored the question “What is TRX?”. Personal Training Specialist, James Wyatt, explains how anyone can get great benefits from join one of our TRX classes or TRX Personal Training sessions!
Learn to Run and Fitness 5km Club
Grand River Fitness is pleased to offer it’s Learn to Run and Fitness 5km Club! Beginner and fitness runner’s are welcome to join this inclusive and supportive group of enthusiastic pavement pounders.
Each FREE one-hour workout includes a group warm-up, running instruction, paced interval training, cool down, and group stretch. All are welcome….NO RUNNERS LEFT BEHIND!
Wednesday Evening’s at 8:00pm and Saturday Morning’s at 10:30am. Meet at Grand River Fitness, 20 Dickson Street, Galt.
Email info@grandriverfitness.ca for more info!
Personal Training
Alex, one of our most successful Personal Trainers, knows what it takes to get an individual to achieve their healthy body and lifestyle. Check out his recent TV interview. Contact Alex for more info on your personal training adventure at alex@grandriverfitness.ca
You can also follow Alex’s Blog on the Active Cambridge website BY CLICKING HERE…
Kickboxing for Fitness
Recently, Kickboxing was featured on “The Active City”, a show dedicated to showcasing the region’s best ways to get out and active. There’s nothing more invigorating than punching and kicking the day’s stress away and getting a better body in return!
New members and returning students…email Nicole@grandriverfitness.ca to book your heavy bag!
The Active City
Grand River Fitness was featured in the Rogers TV show…”The Active City”! Check out the functional fitness segment at the end of the show.
The Active City, Season One, Episode 3 from Andy Hourahine on Vimeo.
Workout of the Month – July 2010
Hi Everyone! Here is a workout that can make your summer sizzle! Playing now on the big screens in the weight room so come in and give it a try. As usual, trainers are always around to give you a hand if you need it…
Summer Personal Training for Youth
All of our youth have a champion within…do you want new mental and physical skills for yours by September? FX – Functional Fitness Training sessions are perfect for those new to fitness as well as to developing athletes. Each fun and active training session is conducted one-on-one by a certied personal trainer and is designed to help provide complete multilateral physical development. Learn more…
Contact info@grandriverfitness.ca to book your session today…LIMITED SPACES!
