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 Ways To Practice Swim Skills At Home Don’t have a pool? No problem! What Youth Sports Are Safe to Play This Winter? Experts Weigh In Some sports can be safely played as long as modifications are made. 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 Pandemic Injuries: Accepting the Scribbles During Recovery The current pandemic has presented great uncertainty about health, education, and future goals combined with a lack of predictability about pace of recovery to more usual activities, including sports. Games to Play at Home With No Equipment Kids need play to stay active and engaged with one another, and to support families and teachers. 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. Children’s Online ‘Playborhood’ to Help Keep Kids’ Minds Active To help keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, the Bay Area Children's Theatre has launched an online "playborhood" 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 The Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Education and Activity Resources Many more online portals and entertaining apps have been with us all along but never seemed more relevant. To give parents a sense of what’s out there, we’ve compiled resources in 10 categories 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. 10 Reasons to Start Swimming Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today! 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 View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA