Top 5 Holiday Fitness Tips (That Actually Fit Into Your Schedule)
Holiday fitness tips don’t have to be complicated. You just need practical habits you can keep up while life gets busy. These five tips work well in December — and each one connects to something you can use here at Jefferson Fit.
1. A short workout is better than no workout at all
If you’re crunched for time, a brief workout is worth it.
Studies show even 10–15 minute sessions can improve fitness and health when done consistently.[¹]
So hit a focused strength session on our floor — it still counts.
2. Recover well so you keep showing up
Most people fall off because they feel sore or worn out.
Cold plunge, sauna sessions, and Hyperice recovery help your body bounce back.
Research suggests short bouts of activity combined with good recovery support long-term adherence.[²]
3. Use classes when decision fatigue hits
When you’re overloaded, deciding what to do at the gym becomes one more task.
A structured class removes all the thinking. Just show up and follow the plan.
Group-based and guided training improves consistency and long-term exercise habits.[³]
4. Track one simple metric, not ten
December isn’t the month to micromanage everything.
Pick a single thing to track — steps, weekly workouts, or minutes of movement.
Even small amounts of weekly activity reduce major health risks compared to inactivity.[⁴]
5. Reset your head so stress doesn’t pull you off track
Holiday stress affects food choices, sleep, and motivation.
Take 10 quiet minutes in the sauna or salt booth after your workout.
Short, intentional recovery routines help manage stress and support overall well-being.[⁵]
Bottom line
Small, repeatable habits matter most right now.
Our tools — strength floor, group classes, recovery zones — make it easier to stay consistent through the holidays without overthinking it.
References
[¹] University of Portsmouth. “Can a 10 or 15 minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains.”
https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/human-experience/can-a-10-or-15-minute-workout-really-help-you-get-fit-a-sports-scientist-explains
[²] U.S. National Library of Medicine. “Active Couch Potatoes—Short Bouts of Activity and Health.”
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11562445/
[³] Frontiers in Psychology. “Group-Based Physical Exercise and Adherence.”
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1010596/
[⁴] Harvard Health. “Short bursts of exercise may offer big health benefits.”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/short-bursts-of-exercise-may-offer-big-health-benefits
[⁵] Society of Behavioral Medicine. “Micro-Workouts and Their Impact.”
https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/a-little-movement-is-better-than-none-how-small-micro-workouts-can-have-a-big-impact