Fitness
Slow and steady: fitness experts recommend gradual approach to holiday exercise
ABILENE, Texas — With the holidays just around the corner, many people worry about putting on extra weight as big meals, desserts and family gatherings fill the calendar.
Slow and steady: fitness experts recommend gradual approach to holiday exercise (KTXS/Jesse Smith)
They say the key is moderation in both diet and exercise.
For those aiming to avoid extra holiday pounds, trainers suggest starting workouts slowly.
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“It’s a marathon not a sprint, not a quick race,” said trainer and owner of Alpha Aesthetics, Abe Walzer.
Simple exercises such as pushups, squats, sit-ups, and lunges can be incorporated into a regimen at home.
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According to Walzer, the focus for beginners should be consistency rather than intensity.
“It takes time, to show results,” the trainer said. “Start slow, stay consistent, and results will follow.”