The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, but it can also make staying active feel challenging. Between festive meals, social gatherings, and colder weather, it’s easy for workouts to take a back seat. As a team of experienced fitness pros, we know that enjoyment is key to staying consistent — especially during the holidays. 

Whether you’re working with a virtual personal trainer or one of our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa, adding some fun and festive strategies can help keep your fitness routine both effective and joyful. Here are three tips to enjoy your workouts more this holiday season.

TIP 1: PERSONALIZE YOUR ROUTINE

One of the best ways to enjoy your workouts is to tailor them to your preferences and goals. When you work with an in-home or virtual personal trainer, you can create a program that aligns with your lifestyle, fitness level, and even your favourite types of movement. 

For example: if you love dancing, incorporating cardio routines with rhythmic moves can make exercise feel less like work and more like fun. A trainer can also adapt exercises to your environment and available equipment, ensuring that each session feels personal and rewarding rather than repetitive or generic.

TIP 2: MIX UP YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Changing your surroundings and throwing on some music can inject fresh energy into your workouts. “Our surroundings shape a lot more than our daily routines. They influence everything from how we think to how we feel and function. Consider how noise from the street might make it hard to concentrate on your work or how the lighting in your office can make it hard to focus” (Very Well Mind, 2025). 

You can try exercising near a window with natural light, rearranging furniture for a new flow, or creating a new playlist to keep your mood high. A virtual personal trainer can guide you through sessions wherever you are, and an in-home personal trainer can creatively use your living space to keep things exciting. This will help you maintain focus and energy during a time of year when distractions and festivities can easily disrupt routines.  

TIP 3: CELEBRATE SMALL WINS & STAY MINDFUL

During the holidays, it’s easy to focus on indulgences or skipped workouts, but celebrating small fitness victories can boost motivation and enjoyment. Working with an in-home or virtual personal trainer allows you to track progress like increased strength, flexibility, or endurance. Our team members provide real-time feedback, helping you acknowledge even minor accomplishments. 

This holiday season, framing your workouts as a series of achievable wins — not a punishment for holiday indulgences — will keep your fitness journey positive and rewarding. Remember that there’s nothing wrong with taking it easy when necessary! A de-load week will actually help you come back stronger. “Deloading allows your nervous system to recover, putting you in a position to get stronger and achieve your performance goals” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). A fitness professional can assist with this type of programming, scheduling a de-load week around the holidays. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

The holidays are a season for joy, connection, and celebration, but they don’t have to derail your fitness goals. By personalizing your workouts, mixing up your environment, and celebrating small wins, you can maintain energy, focus, and motivation. Regardless of your goals, these strategies help make your workouts an enjoyable and festive part of the holiday season. Contact us for more support!