In the midst of the excesses that characterize this season, continuing with training routines becomes essential. It is not only about avoiding possible variations in weight, but also about taking advantage of the advantages of staying active during the holidays.

We have more time to play sports . December is a month full of festivities. These days away from the daily routine give the opportunity to dedicate more time to physical activities or participate in one of the many sporting events that are only organized at these times of the year.

More possibilities to share training . Instead of meeting for a drink or a meal, why not propose some rural tourism or organize a group training?

These are ideal dates to practice winter activities . It is advisable to change sports discipline so that, once the dates have passed, you return to the sport you usually practice with more motivation and having worked on other physical aspects that you do not usually exercise.

So, in addition to overcoming laziness and a calendar full of celebrations, we give you some tips to avoid losing everything you have achieved during the year:

1.Don't skip any meals . Contrary to what it may seem, it has been proven that skipping meals can be one of the main reasons for suffering from nutritional deficiencies. The most recommended thing is to eat several times a day in moderate portions.

2.Maintain a balance between diet and exercise. During celebrations we consume more food and many times, the caloric intake is higher than usual. Maintaining exercises during the holidays is difficult, but it is important to maintain routines.

3.Hydrate yourself . Drinking water contributes to a feeling of satiety and improves digestion and intestinal transit.

4.Allow yourself some cravings and moderate your intake . It is important to know how to say “no” to some foods, but, in some cases, it can be difficult. If you can't refuse, try to moderate the intake of some ingredients and drinks.

5.Drink in moderation . The nutritional contribution of alcoholic beverages is very low. We advise you to moderate your intake and reserve these drinks for toasts or desserts.

6.Do you have a big meal planned? It's a good day to exercise a little more. If you have planned a workout for the day of the celebration, complement it with a walk after eating. If you've overeaten, try not to sit still and get some moderate exercise.

7.Set realistic goals. The Christmas schedule is usually quite tight and in order not to demotivate us and deceive ourselves, it is best to set realistic training goals in terms of time and intensity.

8.Don't forget your strength training. Due to the high fat consumption that occurs during this season, it is common to focus efforts on cardiovascular training. However, strength training helps, in addition to burning localized fat, to maintain muscle tone.