As the holiday season quickly approaches, many of us are busy making travel arrangements to see family and friends. But if you consider yourself a gym rat, a fun and festive trip out of town often comes with one major downside: no access to your regular gym or workout space.
Truth be told, a little time off from pumping iron isn’t going to totally derail your fitness or aesthetic goals (in fact, it’s a good idea every now and then). However, daily exercise is beneficial beyond just improving your strength, endurance, or body composition — it can also boost your mood and even lessen anxiety and depression symptoms, according to this study.
