Sweets…parties…travel…and shopping galore. I don’t know about you, but I find December the most challenging month of the year for staying on track fitness-wise. That’s why I focus on maintaining, rather than making any huge fitness gains during the holidays. Keep the eating in check, but also don’t feel guilty about partaking in a little merriment. It’s all about moderation this month. Maintenance and moderation. As far as exercise goes this month, hurrying through the mall to get those gifts doesn’t cut it, especially if you down a few egg nogs. No doubt, you’ll be strapped for time these next few weeks. …
Dog Days
Lazy. It best sums up how Sophie (my dog and running buddy) and I feel today. Yeah, I said it. It’s okay to be lazy at times. I’m not going to do one bit of exercise. Aside from this blog post, I’m not going to think about fitness at all. Today, it’s all about rest. Rest is good, and resting when you need to benefits your body in the long run. Depending on your fitness level and goals, it’s beneficial to have at least one rest day per week, to give your muscles much needed recovery time, and to avoid overtraining and burnout. When it’s training time, train …
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