As the hustle and bustle of Christmas heats up with only FIVE shopping days left how on earth will we get those workouts in and still find the perfect Christmas gift for Aunt Millie? First things first. Exercise doesnt always mean getting on a treadmill and cranking the up arrow on speed and Lord have mercy the incline. Say hello to your new gym for the next five days; your local mall, (hopefully) indoor and out of the elements. I suggest wearing comfortable clothes. Forgo the heels and forget about dressing to impress. Upon arriving, heaven forbid you drive around for twenty minutes looking for the closest parking spot. People bring an umbrella if it's raining, a coat if it's cold and a shovel if there's a snow storm, and PLEASE do not park in the closest parking spot! Once you have made the ten minute walk to the front door, I would like you take a warm up lap around the INSIDE of the mall. Begin by walking from store to store quickly. So quickly that mall security wonders if you are making off with their goods. After walking through each store and eyeballing each gift, amp up for round two. This round should take quite a bit more time as you will have to stand in a line to pay for your gifts. Consider this interval training. Speed around each store and rest while you stand in line! Hurray a few extra calories burned.
You will have surely worked up an appetite by now. No worries you will have packed some snacks in your large shopping bag or large pocket jacket. Almonds, and a water bottle will sufice unitl you get home. Please and I am begging right now, do NOT eat at the food at the food court. Nothing and I mean nothing at the food court is worthy of eating during your workout.
Congrats! You have finished your last minute shopping. For those of you that are concerned with not being able to traverse the mall at top speed. I assure you if someone sees you heading toward them at mach speed they will certainly move aside. Happy shopping and good LUCK!
PS. Those of you making your gifts. I'll see you at the gym!
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