Make the most of the season by staying in shape – the easy way!

Put down that third slice of chocolate cake, back away from the bowl of chips, and instead – lace up your sneakers. If you’ve really committed to your fitness journey this year, don’t let your hard work fall by the wayside.

Let’s dive into some quick, easy, and FUN ways to stay fit and healthy while enjoying the festive season.

Socialising with a fitness twist

Move more while socialising with friends and family. It’s so easy. Simply organise physical activities like treasure hunts, obstacle courses, or even dance competitions. Hey, it’s a great way to burn those cake calories!

Make social media work for YOU

Rather than scrolling mindlessly, using social media to your benefit. It’s a wonderful avenue to stay accountable for your festive fitness goals by sharing your progress, challenges, and achievements with your online community. Follow accounts that offer motivational tips and ideas and post your own updates about your workouts, healthy recipes, or creative fitness activities, and invite friends or followers to join you. Engaging with a supportive audience can boost motivation, while seeing others’ responses and successes inspires you to stay consistent.

Create a workout calendar

Start small; day one could be 10 squats, day two might add 15 seconds of jumping jacks, and so on. Each day, you build up the intensity with simple exercises like lunges, push-ups, or even a short walk. Soon, you’ll feel stronger, more energised, and proud of your progress. No fancy equipment or gym membership is needed; just your enthusiasm and a commitment to move a little each day.

Go online

Online classes and videos have never been more popular. And you have so many options to choose from. You can try hundreds of different (and free) classes covering yoga, dance lessons, aerobics, body weight training and loads more. The nice thing about online classes is that you can go at your own pace, stop, and start as many times as you want, and you do it all in the privacy of your home.

Your home = your gym

Another option is to make your own workout at home. Use the stairs, your garden, your lounge – any space that has some room. Do jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups against a wall, jogging on the spot, laps around the garden, or even get a mini trampoline. Absolutely free and convenient.

Inspire the family

Set a goal for the new year to exercise together as a family. It’s a wonderful way to teach children about healthy habits and motivate yourself to work out, too. Also, take advantage of your surroundings. Do you live near a beach? You can do power walks on the sand for free – and out in the fresh air. If there are trails nearby, that’s hiking sorted. Walk everywhere that’s accessible and save on petrol while staying fit.