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How to avoid holiday weight gain

The winter holidays are a great time to enjoy the finer things in life, but they can also be a pitfall if you re trying to remain health-conscious. The knowledge that I can t simply pull out my lightweight mountain bike and cycle off those extra calories has been cause for concern in the past, but this year I ve devised a strategy for avoiding the weight gain that so often accompanies the holiday party season. Here are four quick and easy tips for keeping the weight off while still enjoying all that Christmastime has to offer: 1. Treat yourself to the seasonal fare A lot of health experts will tell you to avoid high calorie holiday foods, but to that I say Bah, Humbug! I wait all year for these indulgences, and I ll be darned if I m going to miss out on them. Instead, I suggest staying away from the less heralded run-of-the-mill party items that can be equally damaging to your figure. Just remember, you can only eat Christmas cookies once a year, but chips and salsa ...
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Home workout necessities

With New Year s approaching, many of us will vow to get in shape as part of our resolution. As hard as these promises we make to ourselves can be to keep, with a few simple additions and changes to your life, getting in shape is a very obtainable goal. Since joining a gym isn t for everybody, here are a few helpful tips and equipment choices that can turn your sitting room into a grueling fitness gauntlet. For optimal results, your home workout routine should incorporate a regimented strength training schedule. Dumbbells paired with a weight bench and body resistance exercises such as pull-ups, dips, and push-ups, allow you to easily perform a full body workout from the comfort of your home. Adjustable dumbbell kits take up little space and give you a range of weight options. A common excuse many people make for neglecting fitness training is a lack of time
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Low cost home fitness solutions

Just because the winter weather is keeping you indoors and you don t want to spend big sums of money on a NordicTrack treadmill or an expensive gym membership doesn t mean you can t whip yourself into shape with minimal fuss. A lack of money or time should never be an excuse not to achieve fitness goals, or to keep up with your New Year s resolution to get in shape. Here are some very simple, low cost ways to get an efficient home workout. Indoor Bike Trainer Cycling is a great way to stay in shape, but winter puts a serious damper on getting out and actually riding. Conventional wisdom says that an expensive magnetic exercise bike is the only way to hit the pedals in the dreary winter months. But have you ever thought of an indoor bike trainer? Odds are you probably own at least a functional bicycle, and that s all you really need. There are many indoor bike trainers available, but my personal favourite is the Bell Motivator
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