Like most Americans, I spent the majority of this past weekend running or walking (literally) around D.C. buying last-minute holiday gifts. I walked to Columbia Heights, ran through the National Mall to Union Station, and walked the shopping mall at Pentagon City before the purchasing began. I enjoyed seeing so many people do the same despite the frigid weather. I also found that even amid all the wintry mess, there are ways to incorporate fitness into any holiday chore.
- Cleaning the house to prepare for relatives is a subconscious way to multitask: burn calories while tidying up.
- Shoveling snow is a great upper and lower body workout and clears the path to your home.
- Mall-walking before starting your errands lets you see what's in store (hehe) and helps you plan your spending.
- Ice skating is a wonderful way to bond with the family, pick up an old skill, or learn with the ones you love.
- Finally, you can't go wrong with workout DVDs. After the turkey carving is over, carve out time for yourself and get your heart rate up with a few Denise Austin discs.
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