Holidaze: Don't over eat and under exercise
EUGENE, Ore. -- The hustle and bustle of the holidays are at their peak, which makes it hard to fit in a healthy meal and exercise.
Personal trainer Aaron Orton says taking a little bit of time to plan your meals will help keep you from being tempted by treats.
"Every single day you have to wake up and think about breakfast and that next meal," Orton said. "Think about if that doesn't occur, then those goals aren't going to be hit. Seventy percent of that influence is nutrition."
Orton says you can make room for special holiday meals and treats, just plan for it by eating healthy at other times.
No time for the gym? How about an exercise you can do at home.
Personal trainer John Jenkins says you can start off easy by doing push-ups with your knees bent and your ankles crossed.
"We want to keep the back straight, stomach is tight, and control the motion all the way down and all the way up," Jenkins says.
Go for 10 to 15.
Ready for the intermediate version? The classic push-up puts you on your toes. That little bit of extra body weight gives your arms and chest more of a workout.
Remember to keep the movement smooth and controlled.
