This Holiday Season, Enjoy the "Jingle" Without the "Jiggle"
November 22 2010 - 1:00PM
Marketwired
The holidays are here and that means millions of Americans will
once again overindulge at the dining room table. From turkey to
hams, and pumpkin pie to canned yams, the choices will be
scrumptious and the temptations overwhelming.
"From office parties to family get-togethers, 'tis the season
for over eating," says Kerri O'Brien, director of education at Life
Fitness, the leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality
exercise equipment. "Research shows that the typical holiday dinner
alone can contain more than 3,000 calories. A meal like that can
have serious weight gain consequences."
Fortunately, you can have your (fruit) cake and eat it too.
According to O'Brien, by making an effort at the gym, you can enjoy
your holiday celebrations and stay fit at the same time.
"You don't have to run a marathon to keep the weight off," she
says. "A moderate workout can go a long way toward staying
fit."
Being aware of what it takes to burn off calories can be a big
help this season. Remember that:
- Fifteen minutes of moderate treadmill running can burn up to
260 calories -- that's enough to burn off a piece of grandma's
special pumpkin pie.
- Thirty minutes of moderate elliptical training may burn 280
calories -- the equivalent of that serving of mashed potatoes and
gravy you've been craving.
- Thirty minutes on the stationary bike will likely burn around
200 calories -- a serving of delicious bread stuffing.
"The holidays were meant to be enjoyed," says O'Brien. "And
working out can help you enjoy them a little bit more."
For more fitness advice and expertise, visit www.lifefitness.com
or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lifefitness or join our
Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/lifefitness. You can also get
calorie information from the Calorie Control Center:
www.caloriecontrol.org/articles-and-video/feature-articles/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself.
About Life Fitness Life Fitness is the
global leader in providing fitness equipment. The company
manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment under
the brand names Life Fitness and Hammer Strength and distributes
its equipment in more than 120 countries. Headquartered outside
Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., Life Fitness is a division of
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC).
Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick
Corporation.
Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Phone:
847.288.3300, www.lifefitness.com
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