Stay on course with your fitness goals this festive
To help add motivation to your festive season training, a local fitness instructor has recommended a few workout programmes.
The festive season is upon us and it’s easy to fall off the wagon and see your daily training routine slip lower down the list of priorities.
To help maintain your fitness goals, local jujitsuka, fitness and self-defence instructor Christopher Anthony recommends a simple training regimen to help you stay on course throughout the holidays.
According to the Morehill resident, jogging around the neighbourhood is one of the best ways to maintain your fitness during the holidays.
“A great way to maintain your fitness especially if you don’t have a gym membership, you can go jogging and improve your PB,” he said.
He adds that rather than going to the gym and straining the muscles with heavy lifting, you can do a full bodyweight workout in the comfort of your home.
“If you don’t like jogging, you can do a weight-free full-body workout as an alternative option. Bodyweight exercises such as squats, planks, push-ups and pull-ups are beneficial because they can improve your cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength.
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“If you are not the gym type, you can play a game of soccer, rugby or cricket with your family or friends.
“You can also do any type of fun activity by yourself or with your friends or family,” he said.
For athletes or those used to high-intensity training, Anthony recommends a high-impact explosive exercise workout.
These are workouts that include exercises which enhance strength, speed and power to improve athletic performance.
“I live by these exercises and these will bring you optimal results in most sports you can think of including martial arts.”
Anthony recommends a low-impact regimen for those who just want to take care of their health.
“Nonstrenuous exercises are a vital part of the building blocks to improving your fitness level and growth.
“The best part is that it is just about safe for anyone to do it. You can do things such as pilates, yoga, aerobics, swimming, cycling, power walking, water aerobics and so much more.
“Don’t procrastinate, start today!”
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