Have you ever wondered why there is such a surge in gym membership sales in the first week of every new year?
New Year’s resolutions? Sure. But these resolutions are the result of physical inactivity during the holiday season. Most people spend all their time indoors during December to beat the freeze. They also use this as an excuse to skip their workouts, resulting in excessive body weight gain .
The shorter days and holiday indulgences add to the problem.
Besides a bigger waistline, staying sedentary during the final few weeks of the year can lower your energy levels and result in mood swings.
Make no mistake, it is absolutely fine to stay indoors during the freezing cold. Many of my personal training clients opt for at-home workouts during the holidays to maintain their fitne