Even the most determined among us use the holidays as an excuse to let things slide, eating food we shouldn’t and skipping the gym more often. If you’re entertaining guests, traveling, or going to delicious dinners, staying on top of your workouts is crucial for achieving your goals and staying motivated in the new year. Below are a few tips for keeping your momentum through the holiday season.

5 Tips for Staying Fit During the Holidays

1. Schedule Your Workouts

Planning a weekly workout schedule is necessary for staying on track, but it’s even more critical during the holidays. A schedule allows you to plan alternatives if you can’t make it to the gym and work out around parties and other outings.

2. Set Short-Term Goals

The continual distractions of the holidays can make working toward long-term objectives seem hopeless, so try focusing on shorter-term achievements instead. For instance, set a goal for breaking a lift record or running a set number of miles per week.

3. Work Out Early

Over the holidays, family obligations, last-minute errands, and fun diversions can derail your routine if you typically work out later in the day. Until the holidays are over, getting up as early as possible and hitting the gym will ensure you get your workout in no matter what the day brings.

4. Work Out With Friends

Taking a class or working out with a partner will help keep you accountable throughout the season. You’ll be more likely not only to stay motivated but also to help your partner stay on track as well.

5. Work Out When Traveling

Many of us use traveling as an excuse to skip workouts, but that only makes it harder to get back on track when the holidays are over. When you’re visiting family over the holidays, get a temporary membership to a nearby gym, use your hotel’s exercise equipment, or work out in your room by using your body weight to provide resistance.

If you’re looking for a community of driven individuals to help you achieve your fitness goals, Bombers CrossFit® in Beavercreek, OH, is the place for you. They’re dedicated to helping residents of Dayton, Oakwood, and Bellbrook overcome excuses and achieve results with precision-guided fitness instruction and a state-of-the-art facility. Visit their website for a closer look at their programs, and follow their Twitter feed for news and updates. If you have any  questions, call (318) 401-1538, or visit the gym to take charge of your physical fitness.