8 ways to squeeze in a workout this Christmas

It comes around every year, yet it sneaks up on us every time. The festive period is frantic and no amount of lists, diary entries and post-it notes seem to ease the chaos.

Meeting up with old friends, attending office parties, Christmas shopping and getting work deadlines wrapped up before December 25 can all get pretty overwhelming — so overwhelming, in fact, that it can be tempting to postpone any workout plans until further notice.

But staying fit throughout the holidays not only helps to keep you in shape, but exercising will actually make you more productive, give you way more energy and help you de-stress — all of these things make for a far more efficient and enjoyable party season.