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 Honoring the Game — Life is a Team Sport “Honoring The Game,” is one of the most sacred of principles we teach for athletes, coaches, parents and leaders. Lacrosse Goalie Workout and Drills to Do Alone Full lacrosse goalie workout / drills that you can perform all alone Fun Ways to Keep your Kids Active if the Weather Isn’t Cooperating Children need at least an hour of exercise a day and making sure they are getting that can be difficult right now, especially if they can’t get outside to play Core Training Workout You Can Do From Home Master these steps to optimize your body positioning in the water. Dryland Workouts For Swimmers The purpose of dryland training is to stretch and strengthen the muscles used in swimming 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 Coronavirus Fitness: As Gyms Close, Here’s How to Stay Healthy at Home Healthy Kids: Benefits of Physical Activity During Distance Learning When it comes to being active, the key is finding activities you and your kids enjoy doing together. There are a lot of free apps and online resources that can offer ideas. Teach Your Child to Love a Sport What you need to know so that your budding athlete always feels like a winner. Karate At-Home Workouts These workouts will keep you in tip-top shape for when it's time to hit the gym. Basketball Drills to Do At Home All you need is a basketball and a flat hard surface to work on your game. Gymnastics Drills for Beginners These are great workouts for any gymnast, but especially for those beginners. Drill number two is a favorite! View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA