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FIT
KEEPING FIT
OVER THE
Festive
Season
BY CHRIS RABBA
The fes琀椀ve season is a 琀椀me for celebra琀椀ons,
catch-ups, and a bit of indulgence — and rightly
so! But with all the par琀椀es, long lunches, and
Christmas puddings, it’s easy to let our 昀椀tness
rou琀椀nes slide. The good news? You don’t have
to choose between fes琀椀ve fun and feeling 昀椀t.
With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy the
holidays and keep moving.
The Benefits of Staying Active
Keeping ac琀椀ve during the fes琀椀ve season isn’t
just about o昀昀se琀�ng extra calories (although
that’s a bonus!). Regular movement helps reduce
stress, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and
keep your immune system strong — all important
when your calendar is packed. According to
the Australian Ins琀椀tute of Health and Welfare,
just 30 minutes of physical ac琀椀vity a day can
signi昀椀cantly lower your risk of chronic diseases
and improve mental wellbeing.
