When the weather is warmer, it’s easy for us to get outside, and make time to move our body.  But, during the winter, staying warm and cozy pretty easily trumps a cold car ride to the gym.

We’re always looking for new ways to sweat.  And, regular exercise actually regulates how much you sweat in general.   So, by sticking to a workout routine, you’re helping your body (and sweat) stay in sync.  Just another added bonus, aside from the obvious: relieving stress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

In order to stay motivated in every season, we chose a few of our favorite ways to stay in shape this winter.  Because you won’t stay cold for long when you’re doing these workouts.

Hot Yoga

One way to forget how chilly it is outside: yoga flowing in a room with the heat turned up to 100.  Hot yoga is a great way to escape the cold, and an even better way to get sweaty.  Typically, the room temperature is anywhere between 92-105 degrees, inducing a deep down sweat.  This type of practice helps detox your body, while providing an awesome workout.

HIIT Workout Classes

This particular style of exercising, otherwise known as high intensity interval training, include some of the sweatiest workouts out there. Tons of classes that fall under this character, like spinning, barre, and CrossFit.  Plus, finding an exercise class you like always motivates you more.  Because the only thing better than sweating in every season, is sweating with friends.

Skiing, Skating, or Snowshoeing

And lastly, the best way to work out during the winter is to take advantage of season specific activities, too, like skiing, skating, or snowshoeing.

Even though you might not sweat as much as you do in your spin class, don’t be fooled.  Winter recreation is definitely underrated, because these sports require tons of strength and endurance (and burn a ton of calories, too).

Some of the sweatiest workouts are the most fun to do in the winter.  Because how else are you supposed to warm up.

We hope you had an amazing Turkey Day, and now that it’s officially over, it’s time to talk Christmas.  We know, you’re probably still scrubbing some of those Thanksgiving plates, but with it being the best time to shop of the season, we figured we’d help you get a jump on your Christmas shopping.

And, because it’s never too early to get ahead of the Holiday ball, we put together this gift giver’s guide with a few of our favorites for 2017. 

Give a gift that keeps giving

Because no one wants another fruit cake this year (or, any year for that matter), grab a gift with some longevity.  Treat your loved ones to a year of their favorite subscription service.  Or buy them something decorative and useful for their home, like new cutler or a cheeseboard.  Now, when they’re using it year-round, they’ll be thinking of you. 

Help your friends and family be their best

You always want the best for your friends and family, so get them a little something that helps.  After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, nothing’s more necessary than some rest and relaxation.  We’re all about self-care, and you can’t spell “self-care” without skincare.  Because part of being good to our bodies is what we put on them. 

Looking for some harsh-chemical free gift ideas? We’ve got you covered.  Because aluminum belongs in the kitchen, not in your deodorant.  And, luckily, we’ve got a couple of steals for you this weekend.

Pick out personalized presents

We don’t mean a pair of socks with your mother-in-law’s name on them, but more or less to just pick each gift with a specific person in mind.  Giving a candle to everyone you know may be easy, but it’s not as fun as giving an astrological mug to your zodiac-obsessed sister, or a new gardening set to your mom who started her first at-home garden this year.

Make Black Friday-Cyber Monday work for you, and get a leg up on the holiday shopping.  Because just as fast as Thanksgiving’s come and gone, Christmas is right around the corner.  And the most important tip to giving a great gift, is having the time to find one.

The holidays are right around the corner.  And while we love this time of year as much as the next, it’s also undoubtedly responsible for shaking up our daily routine.  Between party planning, guests visiting, and all that Thanksgiving cooking (and eating), finding the time to focus on yourself, and your health, starts to feel like more of a luxury than it does a necessity. 

However, staying healthy during the holidays is key to you having a happy holiday.  And, it doesn’t have to be hard.  That’s why we’ve put together a few pointers to help you maintain your health and fitness routine, and avoid feeling burnt out during all the holiday hustle and bustle.

Practice being “picky”

We would never ask you pass up on any of your favorite festive foods.  But, “favorite” is a key word here.  If you don’t like Thanksgiving stuffing, then say “pass” and grab a little extra pumpkin pie instead.

Sometimes we indulge in treats we don’t care for just because we think we’re supposed to, in order to adhere to the holiday spirit.  But instead of piling your plate high with the Turkey Day classics you’re not crazy about, stick to the stuff you love. 

Make time for a workout

During any overwhelming holiday plans and prep, the first thing to fall through is usually your regular fitness regimen.  Which can actually leave you feeling even more stressed. 

Making the time for a quick sweat session at the gym helps promote a strong immune system and boosts endorphins.  Plus, you don’t even need to block out that much of your schedule to sweat it out. 

When you’re busy, the key to killing it in the gym is having a plan.  And you really only need three things to have a successful work out: a water bottle, your headphones (accompanied by your favorite playlist), and a deodorant that’s going to work as hard as you are. 

In the market for a new one? Check out our Underarm Deodorant Cream.  It lasts up to 7 days with just one application (because we know you don’t have time to worry about bad B.O.).

Remember to relax

At the end of the day, it’s important to remember what the holidays are really about.  And that’s friends and family.  What matters most is simply spending time with the people you love.  So, remember to relax, and don’t sweat the small.