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. Read the Rest of the Article at JVA 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. Read the Rest of the Article at JVA More Healthy at Home Articles Checklist: How to Get Recruited Without In-Person Recruiting Right now, it’s more challenging than ever to keep your recruiting process on track. Without in-person recruiting, student-athletes and college coaches are adjusting to a recruiting process that is now 100% digital. 5 Keys to Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities How Can I Spike Harder? If you want to increase the power behind your spikes, you have to make sure to do a lot of little things right Scholastic’s Summer Read-a-Palooza Will Encourage Kids to Read as Much as Possible Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session Turn Your Home Into Summer Camp With Fun and Interactive Projects From virtual camp to badminton and crafts, here's how to keep the kids busy this summer. Training Without a Net or Friends Volleyball is a game to play with friends; but what if no one is around to practice? 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 Fun Flag Football Drills to Teach Your Child At Home If you don't know how to help your child get better at flag football or are looking for good flag football drills, then you've come to the right place. 10 Reasons to Start Swimming Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today! Indoor Workouts Youth Soccer Players Can Do Anywhere Indoor Workouts Youth Soccer Players Can Do Anywhere Sports Families: Remember to Prioritize Family Time this Holiday Season Regardless of your family plans over the holidays, it’s important to remember to keep them a priority. And that includes before youth sports. 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. View More sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA