The festivities are over, and let’s leave punch, sweets and laziness behind. For this reason, today I bring you The best post-Christmas sports to get active and shed those extra pounds.

If among your New Year’s resolutions you wrote to follow healthy habits, you probably know that exercise is included in the routine you want from now on.

I’m sure you’re already aware of that, but you still don’t know how, or when, or what to do to start training. That’s why I’m here, in this post I present you with some sports options for after Christmas, as well as useful tips to get back to exercising without dying trying. Watch out!

The best sports after Christmas

I’m not going to lie to you, after December passes I have a feeling of wanting to do everything, but at the same time it seems difficult for me to start or resume my daily activities.

So, on these dates I always look for new sports challenges that motivate me to improve myself. If the same thing happens to you, then I recommend post-Christmas sports, why are they called that? Well, because they are usually done with progressive workouts that help you lose the weight you gained during the holidays.

Cycling

This It is one of the most effective post-Christmas sports to get rid of the Christmas pounds. The best thing is that this activity is entertaining and has many variants. You can practice a mountain bike, pedal on the road or use a stationary bicycle.

Any modality you choose is just as healthy, even if you start practicing at an intense pace you will be able to burn between 500 and 1000 calories, of course this will depend on your physical conditions.

The benefits of this activity are:

• • strengthens the heart
  • Helps tone different muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, back, etc.
  • Facilitates oxygenation of the brain
  • Helps keep joints and bones strong
  • Encourages social interaction, increasing self-esteem and improving mood.

Skipping

This exercise seems simple enough, however, It is one of the most effective for burning calories. In crossfit and other disciplines, jumping rope is used as a warm-up, and at the same time it is a way to work different muscle groups.

To achieve results with this training technique, it is important to jump continuously, that is, without stopping. If at first it’s hard for you you can start with time intervals with few repetitionsand as the weeks go by you increase the intensity and rhythm.

You can jump rope in the park, in your living room or in a large space. For about 60 minutes of activity, you burn approximately 730 calories and also get excellent benefits:

• Promotes increased resistance and respiratory capacity
• Helps avoid injury
• Improves movement and coordination
• Promotes the proper functioning of the circulatory system

Boxing

Boxing has become the most popular post-Christmas sport in recent years. This discipline is one of the favorites of both men and women.

It is not about the confrontation in the ring at a professional level, but a fitness modality. In this type of boxing, a very fast pace is maintained, which allows you to gain muscle and increase energy expenditure, burning 500 to 700 Kcal in one hour.

Apart from burning calories, boxing is very useful to reduce stress and learning to manage emotions, which translates into improvements in self-esteem, confidence and security. In addition to the psychological benefits, this sport promotes cardiovascular health, strengthens bones and optimizes resistance. Don’t you want to box? You could also try the fitness boxing.

Tips for practicing sports after Christmas

Take note of these keys to stand firm and start your new routine with post-Christmas sports:

1. Don’t jump start

It doesn’t matter if you already practiced exercise or if you’re just beginning, in either case I recommend you take it easy. Start with small steps and gradually increase the difficulty. If possible, support yourself with a good coach to monitor your progress.

2. Set real goals

Before starting a physical activity ask yourself: What is my goal? AND set small goals to achieve it. For example, if you want to lose 10 kilos with cycling, put a number of weekly kilometers on fun routes that will lead you to achieve your goal.

3. Do not forget a balanced diet

Say goodbye to sweets and Christmas foods, it’s time to make a healthy eating plan that includes proteins of high biological value, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables. Also, remember to drink enough water to hydrate your body before, during and after exercise.

4. Buy the necessary equipment

Depending on the post-Christmas sport you choose, you will need specific equipment. Make sure you go to one store sporty and get suitable shoes and implements to start. You can take the opportunity to invest in trendy fitness clothing that makes you feel comfortable and fashionable in all your workouts.

Which of the post-Christmas sports did you like the most? I already started cycling and I feel more motivated than ever. What are you waiting for to start?

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