top of page

The 12 Days of Christmas Survival



How to look after your health and wellbeing in the run up to the festive season

Exercise. It’s been cold, dark or icy and the last thing you might want to do is exercise. But here we have some reasons and motivation to get you scheduling it into your week


  1. If you find Christmas a stressful time of year then exercise is one of the best ways to combat it. Studies have found that active people experience significantly less anxiety and emotional distress than active people

  2. Regular physical activity can prevent & manage over 20 chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, obesity, mental health problems, coronary heart disease, stroke and lower back pain.

  3. Studies have found there is an approximately 20% to 30% lower risk for depression and dementia, for adults participating in daily physical activity.

  4. According to the British Dietetic Association the average British person gains 5lbs over the Christmas season. Maintaining a regular exercise regime will help you keep the Christmas bulge in check


 

Thank you for reading day 8 of the 12 days of Christmas Survival! If you’ve enjoyed this blog please share it and look out for day 9 tomorrow!

1 Comment


davidparker1756
a day ago

Surviving the holiday season requires planning, organization, and balancing multiple tasks — from managing shopping lists to attending events. Similarly, businesses can stay on top of their tasks using the best project management software. With features like task tracking, resource allocation, and team collaboration, these tools ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, making workflows as stress-free as possible.

Like
Featured Posts
Recent Posts

© 2023 by Powerhouse Fitness. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page