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It’s no secret that gym attendance tends to dip during the holiday season, and it’s understandable! Between traveling, family gatherings, and staying cozy indoors to avoid the cold, many people shift their focus away from regular workouts. While it’s important to enjoy the season, making time for exercise can help manage stress, maintain energy, and set you up for a strong start to the new year.

Make Exercise a Priority During the Holidays

A study by the American Psychological Association in 2023 reported that 41% of adults said their stress increased during the holiday season. Luckily, exercise reduces stress by lowering your cortisol and adrenaline (stress hormones) and produces endorphins, which improve your mood.

Beyond stress management, regular physical activity can boost your energy throughout the day. By promoting mitochondrial production, exercise enhances your body’s ability to produce energy at a cellular level, which helps you stay active and alert. It also supports better oxygen circulation and improves sleep quality, ensuring that you have the stamina to enjoy time with loved ones.

An added bonus? If your New Year’s resolution involves committing to more regular workouts, starting now can give you a head start and the momentum you need to maintain the habit. If you can built an exercise into your routine during one of the busiest times of the year, you can be confident you’ll be able to sustain it.

How You Can Make it Happen

Watch Dr. Ramo give some concrete tips on how you can stay consistent in your exercise.

The key takeaways? Set a schedule, set realistic goals, find a buddy, and track your progress. These four things can help you make exercise a habit, stay accountable, and see improvement.