Get Fit for the Holidays! Top Fitness and Nutrition Trends for a Healthy Season

Fredericksburg Fitness Studio, a private personal training studio, is helping people get healthy this holiday season

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – (November 6, 2024) –Most people think the holiday season is synonymous with gaining weight and not getting fit and healthy. This year, people are being challenged to do the opposite and make it a season to get healthy. A Fredericksburg-based nutritionist and exercise specialist is leading the trend and identifying the trends that will help people do it successfully.

“Forget the stress, cookies, over-eating, and slacking for the next two months,” said Jennifer Scherer, a registered dietitian nutritionist, medical exercise specialist, certified personal trainer, and owner of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio. “Instead, let’s use this time to dig in and get fit for the holidays! Let’s go into the New Year feeling great.”

Here are some hot fitness trends that will get people excited and motivated to get healthy this holiday season:

• Hybrid Workouts Combine elements from different workout styles (e.g., HIIT, yoga, strength training) for a more versatile routine. This will help prevent people from getting bored and offer more variety for the body.
• Wearable Technology: Increased use of fitness trackers and smartwatches to monitor health metrics and enhance training is big. These little devices pack a powerful punch when it comes to helping to keep people motivated and honest with themselves about their physical activity level.
• Functional Training: Focus on exercises that mimic daily activities to improve overall strength and mobility. These exercises will keep muscles working in a natural range but provide resistance so that it improves mobility.
• Group Training: Social fitness remains popular, with group classes emphasizing community and accountability. People have more fun and make friends when they get together with others to focus on exercising and getting fit.
• Mind-Body Integration: Practices like yoga and Pilates that focus on both physical fitness and mental wellness are gaining traction. They offer a great way to de-stress, reset and improve quality of life.
• Outdoor Workouts: Exercising in natural settings continues growing, offering physical benefits and mental health improvements. Not only do people gain the benefits of exercising, but spending time in nature also provides many benefits. 

Here are some nutrition trends that will help people get through the holiday season feeling great: 

• Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring diets based on individual health data and genetic information for optimal results. By working with a nutritionist, people who want to get healthier can develop a program tailored to their needs and preferences.
• Gut Health: Increased focus on probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive health and overall well-being. Add in things like kimchi, garlic and bananas to help in this area. Gut health is linked to overall health; the more people realize this, the more it becomes a focus for getting fit and healthy.
• Adaptogens to relax. Rather than reaching for alcohol to relax, many people are moving toward adaptogens. According to UCLA Health, they are herbs, roots, and other plant substances that help the body to manage stress and restore balance. 
• Sustainable and Mindful Eating: A shift towards environmentally friendly food choices, including local sourcing and minimal waste. Also, there is an increased emphasis on the importance of awareness during meals to improve food choices and digestion.
• Mushroom coffee. Traditional coffee is getting an upgrade with the  many health benefits of mushrooms. According to Harvard Health, it is typically made from medicinal mushrooms and have immune-boosting properties that may regulate metabolism. 

“This is an exciting time with so many trends on the rise that people can check out,” added Scherer. “This type of thing gets you out of the usual rut and inspires you to try something new. This is the time to try new exercises, diets and possibly things that will lead to new and healthier lifestyles.”

Fredericksburg Fitness Studio offers a reformer Pilates fitness training program, a fun and unique exercise method with many benefits. The reformer can be done sitting, standing, or lying down, which gives a great workout. The program helps with strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, core control, and more. To get more information about the reformer Pilates program, visit the site: https://www.fburgfitness.com/pilates-reformer

Fredericksburg Fitness Studio doesn’t offer memberships like other gyms. Instead, it offers private, customized fitness programs that are available by appointment. Many people who go to the studio are referrals from physical therapists and doctors. The wellness professionals at the studio communicate with the medical teams to keep them up to date on patient progress. To learn more about Fredericksburg Fitness Studio, visit the site: https://www.fburgfitness.com.

About Fredericksburg Fitness Studio

Founded in 2008, Fredericksburg Fitness Studio offers personalized fitness programs, nutrition coaching, and medical training. The private personal training studio was started by Jennifer Scherer, who has a background in human physiology, anatomy, nutrition, weight training, and exercise and is also a registered dietitian. The studio has a team to help people reach their health and wellness goals. To learn more, visit the site at: https://www.fburgfitness.com.