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CHRISTMAS is usually a time for filling up on roast potatoes, leftover turkey and prosecco – but life is all about balance.
We spoke to personal trainer Will Smith from The Club Company to find out the best methods for keeping healthy this Christmas.
Will said: “You should aim to do around 15 to 30 minutes of exercise every single day, even if it’s something simple just to keep you moving.
“It’s easy to slack off over Christmas but if you do that it’s going to be even harder to get fit in January.”
Walking
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It might seem obvious but walking is a superb way to keep yourself active, especially over the holidays when you might not feel like doing much more.
Coach Will recommends spending 30 minutes walking at a relatively fast pace or enjoy an hour’s slow walk to maintain a good level of fitness.
He said: “You should aim do achieve around 5,000 steps a day as a minimum but it can be adjusted to suit your routine.”
HIIT
HIIT workouts generally combine short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise.
It’s one of the most effective workouts for burning away those extra pounds as it keeps your heart working at an optimum rate for longer.
These workouts are quick and easy to perform taking between 15 to 30 minutes.
There are plenty of fitness channels online including Alice Liveing on Instagram who has lots of free HIIT videos, as well as many more on YouTube.
The Bodycoach on YouTube
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The nation’s favourite PE teacher, Joe Wicks is a great ambassador for doing a little bit of exercise each day to keep a healthy mind and body.
His classes can be found on YouTube and really don’t take much time and are equipment free.
Will said: “These home workouts are ideal, they’re around 20 minutes long and they’re easy to follow and you can take it at your own pace.”
Run
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