08/12/2025
Stay injury-free this Christmas (and into 2026)!
As we head into one of the busiest times of the year...
It is easy for your fitness to take a back seat.
This time of year is a great opportunity to enjoy yourself (and you should) but...
It can cause problems, particularly in the New Year, if you put your training on ice!
For most people there is a drop in activity in the lead up, and during the festive period...
Then a big ‘spike’ of activity in the New Year.
This ‘spike’ is one of the biggest contributors to avoidable injury in January.
We see this year after year, and it’s why January and February are consistently some of our busiest months of the year in the clinic!
So here are 3 simple tips to help you stay healthy, strong, and get you ready for 2026...
#1 Keep Your Routine Going
Consistency is your best defence to injury.
Even if you can’t get your full sessions in, doing a little, as often as you can, is far better than doing nothing.
You might not be able to get to the gym, but why not try a short home workout (or even the rehab exercises we gave you)...
To help you maintain your strength and mobility...
So you don’t have to start from scratch in January.
#2 Balance Rest & Movement Over the Holidays
Christmas is for relaxing, and enjoying yourself....
But your joints and muscles don’t love long periods of sitting or long car journeys.
Try to...
• Get up and move
• Add a walk before or after big meals
• Complete a 10 minute stretch or core workout
These small things will keep your body happy without feeling like “training”.
#3 Avoid the New Year “Spike”
The most common cause of January overload injuries is going from 0 to 100!
New Year motivation kicks in...
And you go full throttle!
The more you can do now, before, and during the festive period, the better prepared you will be to hit the ground running in 2026.
Also, make a plan.
Rather than just winging it, ensure you know what your 2026 fitness plan is, before you start.
This reduces the risk of doing too much, too early, and ensures you enter January prepared...
And ready to go after your training goals.
Hope this helps!
The Perform Ready Team