By: Saiid Tejan-Kamara, General Manager, Anytime Fitness

The holidays can be both a time of celebration and a time of stress. In either case, exercise can transcend the spectrum of emotion to ensure your holidays are happy and healthy. Maintaining a regular exercise routine during the holidays can help to increase energy, relieve stress, and control weight, all of which result in looking and feeling better, an improved mood, and an enhanced sense of well-being.

Here are 10 tips to help you stay healthy this holiday season:

1. Put exercise on your holiday to-do list
2. Spend at least 30 minutes between 3 and 5 days per week on cardio and strength training
3. Eat in moderation by limiting the number of servings
4. Eat smaller servings during meals
5. Don’t skip meals such as breakfast
6. Substitute holiday snacks with fruit and vegetables
7. Minimize alcohol intake – moderation is key
8. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
9. Keep an exercise journal to track your success
10. Enjoy yourself!

For more information, call 302.475.2404 or visit www.anytimefitness.com

Saiid Tejan-Kamara is a certified personal trainer, national body building competitor, and general manager of Anytime Fitness health club located at 1851 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Anytime Fitness offers 24-hour access, state-of-the-art strength training and cardiovascular equipment, 24-hour tanning, personal training, and more.