TopFive Tips To Stay Fit This Holiday Season = (NAPSA)—While visions of sug- arplums may be dancing in your head, don't let your fitness and diet goals get pushedto the side during the holidays. For many,it is the season of overin- dulgence—from holiday parties com- plete with decadent sweets and cocktails, to unexpected dinners out with friends and family. However, treats should be balanced with nutritious options and a healthy fitness routine. Don't let shortterm temptation derail you from achieving your long-term health goals in 2018. Sims Corbett, certified national trainer with SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading fitness community for older adults, offers the following tips to enjoy yourself this holiday season while keeping yourfitness goals top of mind: Give yourself the gift of better health this holiday season by taking an exercise class with a friend. part of your day to kick-start metabolism. Further, eat healthy snacks throughout the day to boost your metabolism. 4. Try a new exercise class: The 1. Maketreats exactly that, a treat: excitementof trying something new can spark even more motivation to work out. Make the holiday season the time to try a class you've been thinking about. yet, split desserts with friends so that muchharder to skip a workout when you have a friend whois relying on you to participate. Find a friend who can share your fitness routine during the holiday season and keep you accountable to yourgoals. Avoid hovering by the dessert table all night. Allow yourself one treat per holiday party and then seek out healthy options, such as a veggie tray. Or, better you can enjoyall the flavors while staying on track withcalories. 2. Make time for exercise: While the holidays are a busy time, set time aside each weekto exercise. If you have family in town, gather the group together and go for walks each morning. You can catch up with each otheras you get your steps in, and set an example for your youngest family members. 3.Don’t skip meals: Don’t starve yourself in preparation for the big holiday dinner. Breakfast is an important 5. Recruit a workout buddy: It’s For more than 25 years, Silver- Sneakers has been helping older adults reach their fitness goals, maximize their health, maintain theirlifestyle and improve overall well-being. To see if you areeligible or to find a class in your area, visit www.Silver Sneakers.com.
