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 Teach Your Child to Love a Sport What you need to know so that your budding athlete always feels like a winner. 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. What Kids Need Now Without Sports Our kids are experiencing an event that could impact them profoundly for the rest of their lives Ways To Practice Swim Skills At Home Don’t have a pool? No problem! 8 Exercises That Kids Can Do at Home to Stay Active – And How to Keep Them Motivated Keeping kids active while they’re stuck at home during lockdown can be a challenge, here's some tips to keep kids active 3 Soccer Drills to Practice at Home Itching to play soccer inside your home? Check out these tips Sporting Missouri Valley soccer club gets creative with connections From video games to virtual training, SMV is finding unique ways to engage club members during downtime. Demonstrating Coachability and Character During the Coronavirus Recruiting Dead Period College coaches look for more than just athletic ability and academics when evaluating prospects; they care about potential recruits’ coachability and character, too. 5 At Home Exercises For Any Hockey Player Training your body specifically to improve your hockey ability and hockey conditioning can be overwhelming for some Staying in Shape During COVID-19: Tips for Athletes Personal Trainer and Mother Starts Streaming Workout Videos With Kids During COVID-19 Personal trainer and fitness specialist Esther Hourigan's world was turned upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ireland. How a 10-Minute ‘Reset’ May Make a Huge Difference for Kids at Home During this 10-minute window, parents are not required to direct the activity in any way – no asking engaging questions or encouraging praise. View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA