How to Maintain Health During the Holidays: An Athlete’s Guide by Guest Post JVA December 21, 2021 | 3 minutes, 1 second read AlexandraKa via Shutterstock At this time every year, athletes add another important aspect to their lives that can impact their training and performance: celebrating the holidays. With more time dedicated to seeing friends and family, this can be a healthful and restorative period for athletes—a chance to mentally recharge. The holidays, however, bring several temptations that when left unchecked can lead to negative effects on training that outweigh the positive energy during this month. Let’s look into how people tend to overindulge and what strategies you can exercise to maintain fitness through the month. Respect your hard work and discipline during the rest of the year by following these tips! Indulge in moderation. One lavish meal won’t dig you into a hole but a season of calorie-dense meals will, so try to exercise greater vigilance throughout the month. It is unlikely that the one to two pounds the average American gains during the holidays (and doesn’t lose, according to a The New England Journal of Medicine study) comes from a specific meal you had. The hidden calories are in all the little treats throughout the season. Included in that category are peppermint mochas, the candy bowl that sits on the table for the month of December, the endless supply of holiday cookies, and many more parties that involve festive drinks. About JVA The JVA Vision is to be the premier organization to serve all the needs of the Junior Volleyball Community. JVA is the ONLY national association that is 100% focused on junior volleyball and the needs of junior clubs. JVA is the leader in Junior Volleyball Programs and is a voice for junior clubs – your programs and your needs. JVA's number one goal is to help your club programs and events thrive. JVA unites club directors, coaches and educators to improve the junior volleyball experience. More Healthy at Home Articles Youth Sports Community Gets Creative As They Incorporate #SportsAtHome Being stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus outbreak means you need a bit of imagination to practice and stay game-ready for when the time comes and sports are back Tips for Visit College Campuses Virtually Rather than being discouraged by the college recruiting process due to the coronavirus, student-athletes are adapting and findings ways to replace in-person recruiting with virtual experiences. 6 Wrestling Drills You Can Do From Home Without A Mat Or Partner There are ways to train and get better even if you are home alone 10 Reasons to Start Swimming Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today! Page Turners for Coaches and Learners: Books Worth Your (Down) Time Football coaches with unexpected free time this spring can stay sharp during downtime with favorite coaching books of USA Football staff members. 10 Exercises You Can Do at Home To Improve Your Gymnastics Skills It’s impossible for me to work on my gymnastics skills at home because I don’t have any gymnastics equipment. Here’s the deal: It’s not. Why Do Tennis Stars Love Ice Baths and Can They Work for You? Experts weigh in on whether ice baths can improve performance for athletes and regular fitness buffs. 6 Ways Coaches Can Continue to Support their Athletes During COVID-19 Coaches and experts around the U.S. weigh in on how you can support your athletes when in-person practices and games aren’t happening due to Covid-19 Basketball Curriculum Continuing to Evolve The Quarantine Skills Academy is allowing athletes to take control of their own progression. Keeping Your Family Physically Active in a Pandemic With access to gyms and playgrounds limited, we must find creative ways to keep our bodies moving and stay healthy. Reducing Anxiety to Make Game Day as Good as Practice As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. What Kids Need Now Without Sports Our kids are experiencing an event that could impact them profoundly for the rest of their lives View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA