How to Maintain Your Health & Wellness During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and, often, indulgent eating. With festive feasts and sugary treats at every turn, it’s easy to feel like your health goals are on hold until the new year. However, maintaining an active lifestyle and making mindful choices can keep you feeling your best without missing out on the joy of the season.

One of the best ways to stay consistent is to establish a workout routine and stick to it, even when your schedule gets busy. If you’re part of a program like kickboxing, make it a priority to attend at least three sessions a week. Kickboxing is a high-energy, full-body workout that not only burns calories but also reduces stress—a win-win during the often-hectic holiday season.

Beyond structured workouts, look for opportunities to move more throughout your day. Bundle up and take a brisk walk after meals to help with digestion and offset those extra calories. Turn holiday shopping into a fitness challenge by parking farther away and taking the stairs whenever possible. For family gatherings, suggest active games like charades or even a friendly snowball fight to get everyone moving.

Of course, staying active is only part of the equation. Balance your indulgences with healthier choices. Between events, stick to a nutrient-rich diet filled with lean proteins, vegetables, and nuts. Hydrate consistently to keep your energy up and curb unnecessary snacking. Before attending a big holiday meal, eat a small, healthy snack to avoid overindulging.

The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness goals. With a little planning and commitment, you can stay active, enjoy the festivities, and ring in the new year feeling strong and energized. So, put on those gloves, get to kickboxing class, and make your health a priority—it’s the gift you give to yourself! 

If you need help staying active during this time of the year check out our HOLIDAY TEAM ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGE that runs from December 2nd-28th.  The goal of this challenge is to lessen the effects of the season by staying active and attending kickboxing classes 3x/wk during this time period.  The team that has the highest % of people who attend classes 3x/wk will win a T-Shirt and bragging rights for the next year.  It is open to both members and non-members. It even includes our FIT FOR THE SEASON SURVIVAL GUIDE to help you minimize the effects of the season on your waistline.  In addition it includes a party on Jan 3rd at Senor Tequila’s in Germantown to celebrate!  For more information or to register click on the link HERE.  On December 28th when you're feeling energized and your pants still fit you will be glad YOU did.