
Bonus points for being social, and props if you try something wacky like Hip Hop yoga. In the same vein as adopting up-tempo workouts, take a class. These workouts, such as circuits and anaerobic cardio machine bursts, keep heart rates high and therefore, burn more calories than your average workout. Switch up your workouts with an up-tempo style. "Make sure it's someone that's hard to let down," suggests the trainer, knowing all too well how strong our guilt muscles can work. "Schedule an appointment so the only option is to attend, especially if payment is expected whether or not anyone shows up," says Kolar.Įverything is more fun with a friend in tow, so recruit a pal to join you in workouts. Maintain a consistent workout routine, and if monetary loss is a motivator, Kolar recommends hiring a trainer for the month. You know it's not possible to wear stretchy pants to every event, so here is your gameplan for beating the bulge before it sticks.ĭon't slack just because your social calendar is filling up.

How many cookies, spiked eggnogs, bacon-wrapped scallops, did you take in this weekend? Let your tastebuds have their way when you follow these fit tips from Tier 4 personal trainer and master instructor Brandon Kolar at Equinox in the Back Bay. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.


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