Staying Active During the Holidays

Staying Active During the Holidays By Paige Waehner  The holidays are almost here and while exercise may not be on top of your list of things to do, it's one thing that can help keep your stress at a manageable level. Keeping things simple is just one way to stay moving, even with the chaos of the holidays. Staying Active During the Holidays   It's hard enough to exercise the rest of the year, but add holidays to the mix and many of us find exercise becomes less of a priority. The last thing you want is more stress and trying to keep to our usual workout program may do that. At the same time, staying active in some way will give you energy and reduce tension. Here's how. READ NOW How to Avoid Holiday Stress   The holidays tend to bring not just parties and presents and shopping, but an extra dose of stress along with it. It may seem impossible to catch a breath, much less relax this time of year, but giving yourself time to deal with stress is essential if you want to get any sort of enjoyment out of the holidays. READ NOW Exercise to Reduce Jet Lag   If you're flying somewhere, you know how exhausting that can be. Not only do have to navigate security and wait in long lines, but the flight itself can leave you tired and dehydrated. Here's how exercise can help. READ NOW Learn About the Thermic Effect of Food   Exercise is important, of course, but eating a certain way can also increase your metabolism, which may help you avoid holiday weight gain. Here's how to get the most out of the thermic effect of food. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.