SCHILLER PARK, IL--(Marketwire - November 22, 2010) - The holidays are here and that means millions of Americans will once again overindulge at the dining room table. From turkey to hams, and pumpkin pie to canned yams, the choices will be scrumptious and the temptations overwhelming.
"From office parties to family get-togethers, 'tis the season for over eating," says Kerri O'Brien, director of education at Life Fitness, the leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality exercise equipment. "Research shows that the typical holiday dinner alone can contain more than 3,000 calories. A meal like that can have serious weight gain consequences."
Fortunately, you can have your (fruit) cake and eat it too. According to O'Brien, by making an effort at the gym, you can enjoy your holiday celebrations and stay fit at the same time.
"You don't have to run a marathon to keep the weight off," she says. "A moderate workout can go a long way toward staying fit."
Being aware of what it takes to burn off calories can be a big help this season. Remember that:
- Fifteen minutes of moderate treadmill running can burn up to 260 calories -- that's enough to burn off a piece of grandma's special pumpkin pie.
- Thirty minutes of moderate elliptical training may burn 280 calories -- the equivalent of that serving of mashed potatoes and gravy you've been craving.
- Thirty minutes on the stationary bike will likely burn around 200 calories -- a serving of delicious bread stuffing.
"The holidays were meant to be enjoyed," says O'Brien. "And working out can help you enjoy them a little bit more."
For more fitness advice and expertise, visit www.lifefitness.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lifefitness or join our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/lifefitness. You can also get calorie information from the Calorie Control Center: www.caloriecontrol.org/articles-and-video/feature-articles/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself.
About Life Fitness
Life Fitness is the global leader in providing fitness equipment. The company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment under the brand names Life Fitness and Hammer Strength and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., Life Fitness is a division of Brunswick Corporation (
Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Phone: 847.288.3300, www.lifefitness.com
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CONTACTS:
Steven Knipstein
Life Fitness
847-288-5954
steven.knipstein@lifefitness.com
Cory Dimitrakopoulos
JSH&A Public Relations
630-916-3034
coryd@jsha.com
