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 7 Ways to Make Family Sports Memories Instead of complaining about it or feeling trapped, I encourage you to make the most of it Workouts To Try While Waiting to Get Back Into the Water Try out some of these workouts that will help improve your swimming skills before you hit the water. My Senior’s Lost Spring: A Childhood of Sports Ends in Silent Sadness I won't miss sitting in the bleachers for rainy, cold games, but I wish I could watch him play just one more time. 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. At-Home Baseball Workout At-home workouts are an excellent way to improve coordination, reduce pain during movement due to improved stability Tips and Drills to Improve Your Front, Side and Roundhouse Kicks Old methods work in new world: Using a map and a compass to orienteer through a pandemic Orienteering isn’t new by any means, but it’s beginning to pick up traction as a sport and recreational activity in the United States. Foy the Love of PE Patrick Foy is an elementary physical education teacher that's spicing up at-home workouts for his students 19 Online Activities to Keep Kids Educated and Entertained All Summer Long Stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? Try these online summer activities. Medical Expert: Kids Need Gradual Return to Sports After COVID-19 What do kids need now from coaches during and after the pandemic? Keeping Your Kids Busy When You’re Stuck at Home If you’re on the hunt for high-impact activities that will keep kids learning, growing, and developing while at home, check out the list below 12 At-Home Basketball Workout Plans Extra reps will improve your ballhandling, shooting, scoring, and playmaking. View More Read the Rest of the Article at JVA sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Athlete Healthy at Home JVA