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 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. Youth Sports Community Reflects On Missing The Game You are not alone. Parents, coaches, players and fans everywhere are missing youth sports. 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 Foy the Love of PE Patrick Foy is an elementary physical education teacher that's spicing up at-home workouts for his students 3 Softball Drills To Do At Home All while simply using regular household items to work on their game Should Parents Continue to Push Virtual Training? From meetings to conferences to trainings to family gatherings, we spend more time staring at a screen than ever before. Tips and Motivational Tricks for Athletes Working Out From Home Workout motivation for athletes stuck at home 5 Kip Drills You Can Do At Home Kip is the first skill that provides a true challenge to gymnastics. Here are drills you can practice at home to perfect that skill. 7 Ways to Make Family Sports Memories Instead of complaining about it or feeling trapped, I encourage you to make the most of it 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. 7 Essential Strength And Conditioning Exercises For Martial Arts At-home workouts are not only beneficial for all-round fitness ,but it also helps with your martial arts. Close Connections Leading to Positive Impacts Continuing to build connections through a virtual medium. View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA