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 Why Dance Is Good for Fitness If you’re bored of workouts or can’t face another long run, try dancing yourself fit - here’s how to get started. Close Connections Leading to Positive Impacts Continuing to build connections through a virtual medium. Solo Drills To Improve Your Volleyball Skills There are plenty of opportunities to improve your game, even if you don't have anyone to work out with! Children’s Hospital Offers Coronavirus Resources for Kids and Parents Stony Brook Children’s Hospital now offers web-based resources and activities for parents and children seeking to understand and weather the coronavirus pandemic. Concepts, Behaviors, and What Youth Sports Leaders Can Learn from the NBA Certain behaviors, concepts and characteristics can help leaders as they seek to do their best for their communities Herm Edwards Just Gave Everyone in America a High 5: Who Will You High 5? Now more than ever, we need to help each other get through these times and emerge ready to play. So the national nonprofit Positive Coaching Alliance has launched a #High5Challenge. 5 Most Effective Features of an Off-Mat Wrestling Workout There are many possible solutions to include in a wrestlers workout How to Keep Kids Active During Remote Learning Many districts have already announced plans to go remote for at least the start of the school year -- which means no PE class How to Maintain Health During the Holidays: An Athlete’s Guide The holidays are a great time for athletes to rest and relax, but sometimes they can tempt unhealthy habits too. Here are some tips for staying healthy this season. 7 Lacrosse Shooting Drills to Practice on Your Own With regular practice of our lacrosse shooting drills this off-season, you too can become a dangerous goal scorer by spring. 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. Advice for athletes during coronavirus cancelations You’re still a teammate. You’re still involved with your sport View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA