Ho, Ho, Health! Lessons We Can Learn From Santa

He may be jolly, old, and a saint but Santa has been taking some serious health risks for generations now.  The following health concerns were taken from “The Huffington Post” which outlined some of Santa’s unhealthy holiday habits.  As they are listed below, perhaps you can relate to a couple of the these concerning fitness trends (I know I could)…

Pulling An All-Nighter – Santa does it once a year.  Who hasn’t done this before, especially at the end of a semester or to get Christmas preparations just right? 

That Heavy Sack of Presents – Hope that he lifts with his knees.

Excess Weight – Enough said.

Overexertion After A Sedentary Lifestyle – For 364 ½ days the guy kicks back while the elves do the work and then he jumps into action.  He’s got to be sore the next day.

Lurking Germs in His Beard – It’s cold and flu season.  Santa has been in close proximity with a lot of kids who sneeze and cough as they list their presents.  Pass the hand sanitizer…

A Lack of Visible Sleigh Safety – Does that thing even have a seat-belt?

Too Many Cookies and Too Much Milk – Not to mention, that milk usually sits out for a while. 

Those Trips Down the Chimney – Black Lung?

A Vitamin D Deficiency – Not a whole lot of sunshine there at the North Pole.

That Thin Red Suit – Santa has got to be a member of the polar bear club.

Traveling Too Quickly – He got to be quick to get to all those homes, but honestly – who is going to pull over Santa?

The Night Shift – Working late is sooo depressing… especially during the holidays.

Santa may be a role-model of Christmas cheer, but probably not the kind of guy you want to model your health habits after.

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