That's usually followed by great intentions to hit the ground running the next day with plans of rigorous work outs for the next month to burn off those Christmas calories.
But hold it right there gym bunny. Apparently too much exercise can actually PREVENT you from losing weight.
According to Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel, over-doing it with the work outs can stop your body burning fat.
Writing in her blog, she explained: "From clinical and personal experience, I can tell you that over-exercising can do more harm to your weight than good."
Interesting, tell us more Jess.
Blimey. Does that mean we can forget the gym altogether and stick on a box set while we dive back into the Ferrero Rocher?
Of course it doesn't. But it would pay to mix up your HIIT sessions with a more restorative work out, such as yoga, Pilates or walking.
These all help you sleep better, Jessica says, while also boosting your energy levels and (hallelujah) stimulating festive weight loss.
“Let go of any guilt you feel around exercise and stop putting the pressure on yourself every day to be exercising intensely,” Jessica writes.
“We know that moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day, maybe two sessions of interval or high-intensity training a week and then lots of yoga, pilates and walking, seems to work.”
She adds that "a rested body is a healthy body – and it is incredibly important to commit to resting daily."
We'll get right on that resting thing for the rest of January 1. Pass the remote.
Apparently, these are the workouts that burn the most calories.
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