Want to eat all the food at the end of the year? It’s time for you to exercise and live healthy again!

The end of year celebrations are synonymous with exciting moments like getting together with family, eating good food without counting calories and lying down all day without feeling guilty. But when your routine returns to normal, you’ll realize that the number on the scale has gone up and your pants are starting to get tight. If you also feel this way, calm down and don’t need to jump straight into extreme exercises or a strict diet. The key is consistency and choosing a realistic type of exercise to perform. Here are five exercises you can do to help you get back to a healthier weight!

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Jogging

Jogging is one of the simplest exercise choices, but it has big effects. You don’t need any special equipment other than comfortable shoes, and it can be done anywhere from the park, housing complex, or treadmill. There are many benefits to jogging, starting with helping burn calories, increasing body endurance, and improving the body’s metabolism which can slow down during vacations. If you are still a beginner, you can start with a duration of 20 to 30 minutes and then start increasing gradually. Besides helping you lose weight, jogging is also good for heart health and can be used as leisure time while listening to your favorite playlist!

Bike

If jogging seems too hard, cycling might be a more enjoyable alternative. This exercise is effective at burning calories and is suitable for those of you who are just returning to activity after a long period of inactivity. Cycling also trains the leg, hip and core muscles at the same time, you know. In addition, you can adapt it to your daily activities, so you can ride leisurely in the morning or evening, and increase the intensity with slightly uphill routes.

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Bodyweight training

For those of you who are busy and don’t have time to leave the house, bodyweight training might be the right choice! This sport uses your own body weight, such as doing squats, lunges, push-ups, planks and mountain climbers. Although it seems simple, bodyweight training is effective for burning calories while building muscle, which is important for increasing the body’s metabolism. You can start with short sessions of 15 to 20 minutes at home, then increase the repetitions or variations of movements over time. Very suitable for those of you who want maximum results without hassle.

Pilates

Not only does Pilates help you lose weight, but it can also improve posture and tone the body. As we know, this Pilates movement focuses on the core, breathing control and balance, helping to build muscles in a gentler but more effective way. Pilates is also effective in reducing aches and tension after sitting or lying down too much while on vacation. Although it doesn’t burn as many calories as intense cardio, Pilates still helps build muscle and make the body stronger and more stable.

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Yoga

Yoga is often considered too “slow” for weight loss, although if practiced regularly the effect is quite significant. Some types of yoga, such as vinyasa or power yoga, combine several movements to burn calories and increase flexibility. Apart from this, yoga can also help reduce stress, which often triggers overeating.

These are some exercise recommendations you can do to lose weight after overeating during the holiday season. You don’t need extreme exercise, the most important thing is that you do it regularly!

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