An Easy Way to Burn Calories During the Holidays

by: Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS

Have you ever heard of a [tag]pedometer[/tag]?

If you haven't it is this little pager like device that you clip to the waistline of your pants or shorts and it records the number of steps you take. 

Knowing that we will be eating more throughout this next month we need to make sure we counteract the extra calories with extra activity and exercise. 

An easy way to increase activity is just by walking.  On average most individuals only take around 2000 steps a day.  We suggest for moderate activity you should be taking 10,000 steps a day. 

Studies have been conducted that showed when using a pedometer to measure steps that someones physical activity increased by 26.9% or an additional 2,183 steps a day.  This is significant when it comes to fat loss and burning calories. 

So after your big feast tommorrow instead of sitting on the couch for 5 hours go out and get a walk in with your family or friends.  If you don't have a pedometer just walk for 30 minutes.  It will do wonders in burning off any extra calories you consumed for the day and that way you don't have to feel guilty about it.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!