Christmas time is full of feasting at a table covered with various dishes and delicacies. Unfortunately, this is often the case irregular eating and less exercise. During this period, it is worth taking care of your health and well-being, especially after heavy meals. As you know, even moderate exercise brings noticeable benefits, Therefore, it is especially important to take care of it after the holidays.
Many people skip physical activity during the Christmas and New Year period due to the large number of other responsibilities and lack of access to specialized equipment. However, if you want to feel good after a feast full of feasting, exercise – even moderate exercise, is extremely important for your overall well-being.
There is no need for long and intense trainingbecause a walk is enough to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and help “start up” the body after Christmas feasting. It also has numerous benefits in terms of regulating blood sugar levels after sweet and heavy meals, as well as reducing tension and ensuring better sleep.
Walking improves circulation and oxygenates the body, as well and mental health. At the same time, it is a great option for an activity that you can do together with your loved ones. Walking, like other physical activities, also affects… metabolism and calorie burning. This is one of the easiest methods and, depending on the intensity, can burn up to several hundred calories.
For example, enough just 1.5 km of walking at an average pace to burn about 100 calories. When you decide to go for a Nordic walking walk with poles, you can burn up to 300-400 calories in an hour. It is worth being aware that just 20-30 minutes of a leisurely walk will make a difference to your well-being and better intestinal function.
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If not walking, for people who want to get back in shape faster and burn more calories A good idea for post-holiday activity is running. It does not require specialized equipment and has many health benefits.
Effectively burns calories and fat tissue, improves heart and lung function, strengthens core muscles, and it improves your well-being. Indicatively while running, you can burn between 60 and 90 calories per kilometer of running. Of course, this depends on many factors, such as fitness, muscle mass, pace and running style.
They can be called a compromise between walking and running marching, i.e. a combination of walking and light jogging. After the Christmas break, you should start practicing physical activity calmly and without sudden training. The most important thing is to enjoy it and do it regularly.
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