THE 5 WORST EXCUSES FOR NOT WORKING OUT IN DECEMBER

December: the month of gifts, family dinners, Christmas carols, and of course, the excuses for not working out. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the cold, the chaos of shopping, and endless celebrations, it’s easy to fall into the temptation of postponing exercise until next year. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you break those excuses with clever solutions that will keep you active all month long.

1. “I DON’T HAVE TIME WITH EVERYTHING I NEED TO DO.”

Classic excuse: Dinners, shopping, visits… total chaos! But, honestly, who has time to skip a workout? Remember, 20-30 minutes are enough. And no, you don’t need a full hour in the gym to burn off those Christmas calories. A quick workout can be just as effective. You just need to squeeze it in between a coffee and the next piece of nougat.

Solution: Take advantage of those 20 free minutes. You can do a quick HIIT routine at DUIN. We said HIIT, but we could also say FIIT CIRCUIT. Check out more activities by clicking here.

2. “IT’S TOO COLD TO GO OUTSIDE.”

Classic excuse: “Get out of my warm bed to exercise? I think I’ll stay cozy.”

Solution: Cold is no excuse when your DUIN gym is climate-controlled. There are stretches that just need a mat, or for example, we have bikes with screens so you can watch a 20-minute documentary on “birds” while you work out.

3. “THE HOLIDAYS WILL RUIN MY DIET.”

Classic excuse: Well, technically, this isn’t an excuse for not working out, but the fear of giving in to Christmas sweets can be discouraging. Extra calories shouldn’t be a sentence but a challenge for your body.

Solution: Why not take advantage of the extra boost? Every time you see something delicious, do a set of squats. You’ll kill two birds with one stone: calories burned and maximum satisfaction from balancing the holidays with fitness.

4. “IT’S TIME TO REST, I DESERVE IT.”

Classic excuse: No one’s asking you to become a machine in December, but remember that resting doesn’t mean stopping.

Solution: Take this “break” as an opportunity to integrate light workouts: walks, gentle yoga, or even stretches. Who doesn’t love a stretch after a heavy meal? Your body will thank you!

5. “WORKOUTS IN THE COLD AREN’T FUN.”

Classic excuse: The cold can sometimes kill your motivation.

Solution: Did you know that DUIN offers workouts for every taste? From high-intensity classes to fun sessions that will make you sweat without even realizing it. Forget about the cold once you get warmed up.

Now that you have these solutions, we couldn’t make it any easier. Time to stop making excuses and stick to your routine!

We’re waiting for you at DUIN to make it easier!

FOR THAT SPORT CALLED LIFE!