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 Stryker Using Virtual Workouts and Check-Ins to Stay On Track How to keep your athletes engaged virtually from home Indoor Golf Drills to Try at Home Baseball Drills You Can Do Anytime – Even At Home The truth is that you can probably never have enough hitting baseball drills up your sleeve Five ways to practice Gymnastics at home! Maintaining your gymnastics skills is key when taking a hiatus from the gym. Check out these five ways to practice gymnastics, all from your own living room. 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. 5 Ways Young Athletes Can Improve Their Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Some tips to help athletes focus on mental health during the pandemic. Give Your Athlete the Gift That Will Keep on Giving But in addition to all of these good gifts, what your child really needs is a gift that will keep on giving At-Home Solo Lacrosse Drills Don’t have a partner? Doesn’t matter. These drills can all be done solo, in your backyard or otherwise! Workout at Home with a Professional Triathlete Check out this new swim circuit workout to keep you in tip-top shape. 5 Tips to Keep Your Hockey Athlete Motivated These 5 tips will help your kids to stay motivated and prepare to return to the sport they love so much Off-Ice Hockey Training for Strength and Speed If your goal is to become a stronger and faster hockey player, then you'd better focus your off-ice training efforts on these three factors 4 Simple But Effective Gymnastics Drills You Can Do At Home Watch the videos below and learn how to perfect each of these drills! View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA