With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, the Benbrook Community Center YMCA encourages residents to keep their health in mind as holiday gatherings, travel, and busy schedules fill the calendar.
The YMCA says maintaining healthy habits doesn’t mean skipping holiday meals or sticking to a strict workout schedule. Instead, residents are encouraged to make realistic plans, take family walks, fit in shorter workouts, and adjust when schedules change.
The advice is supported by research showing that planning physical activity can help people follow through on exercise goals, while self-compassion after dietary setbacks can help reduce negative emotions.
To help residents get started, the YMCA is offering a free Holiday Wellness Planning Guide and encouraging participants to identify two exercise opportunities, plus a backup plan for busier days.
Residents can also use the YMCA’s fitness facilities and group classes throughout the season; holiday hours and closures are subject to change.
Additional information is available through the Benbrook Community Center YMCA.
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