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Keep Up With Will Ferrell This Christmas

By Dr. Danciger

December 16, 2011

Tags: running Will Ferrell Christmas New Year's

Staying in shape through the holidays is a real challenge. It's so hard to resist all the delicious holiday treats and it's so easy to fall asleep watching the parade after a big meal. But just because it's hard doesn't mean that nobody does it; and not just the crazy-healthy people either.

Normal people are banding together this year to commit to making healthier choices this holiday season. Through New Year's Day, this band of people (anyone can join!) is committing to running a mile every day to fight off those holiday waist threats. Together, they are finding the motivation and discipline to make sure they put in that mile every day.

You can join the group too and read more about it by visiting http://trainingdaily.runnersworld.com/2011/11/17/announcing-the-inaugural-rw-holiday-running-streak/

If you still want to stay in shape this season, but you don't think running is your deal, there are some easy exercises you can do inside or in your garage.

1. Jumping Jacks: These can be made a little more challenging by holding weights, water bottles, cans of soup, or any other kind of weight you want to hold. Try to do 15 at a time and if you're comfortable with that, then try to do 3 repetitions.

2. Plank: This is a little more challenging but it's an excellent exercise for core strength. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kiA9j-dR0oM

3. Push Ups: Drop and give me 10!

4. Jump rope: If you're worried about hurting your knees, avoid this exercise. However, jump rope is an excellent form of exercise if you don't have issues with your knees. For more easy indoor exercises, visit http://slingingthebull.com/twelve-indoor-exercises-you-can-do-in-the-winter/

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