Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, you can’t escape the holiday buffets and the richer foods that are served during this time. The best time to get in shape is before all of this starts. Not only will it get you into the habit of working out, which will help burn the calories off; but you will build healthier eating habits too. It never hurts to have one of the personal trainers in Chelsea on you about your habits as you navigate the holiday season too.
Setting realistic goals and expectations
Your Midtown West personal trainer can help you set realistic goals and expectations for getting into shape. Much like the ?bikini season,? the holiday season sets up a lot of pressure on people about their appearance that can lead to unhealthy choices in the gym. If your goal is to look the best you can, your trainer can help you focus on goals that are realistic, move your entire fitness program forward, and help you present yourself well at any buffet or holiday party you go to. It can also be helpful to schedule your appointments so they help burn off the calories you may have taken in at the party the night before.
The gym versus the home gym
Many of the Upper West Side personal trainers will offer you choices between coming to their studios or gyms for your sessions, or coming to you in your home gym. There are advantages to both, which is why choosing to mix up the sessions might be the better idea. At the gym your trainer will have access to all the equipment they may need, plus it may be more convenient for you in the middle of the work day. A home gym doesn’t have to be extravagant, and it can also be more convenient for early morning and later hours too. One other consideration is that by doing both you can switch more to the home gym during the resolution rush of people who flock to the gym in January, but don’t last past March.
Ask your trainer for help during the holidays
You can also ask your trainer for help during the holidays. Trainers know fitness and they know food; they also know the pitfalls of holiday buffets. They can give you tips and tricks on what to eat at a buffet, and how to avoid eating too much. Use everything you have to help support your healthy lifestyle through this very unhealthy, but almost mandatory, time of the year.
