With so many temptingly tasty treats on offer over the festive season, it’s no surprise that recent reports suggest that we consume an 3000 extra calories a day over the Christmas break.

If you’ve had more than your fill of Christmas goodies, and then some, let us help you shift the extra pounds with our suggestions below.
 

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2. Boxing day ramble

Monday 26 December, 11am
The perfect way to walk off any Christmas excess. Join the Hampstead ramblers on this nine-mile walk from Kentish Town to Mill Hill East via Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath and Hampstead Garden suburbs.
Meet at Kentish Town station.
enquiries@hampsteadramblers.org.uk
ramblers.org.uk
 

Dance the night away at The Paradise Show

Friday 30 December, 8pm till 2am
£4 after 10pm
Every Friday Paradise plays host to an international troupe of DJs, musicians and bon viveurs. Expect extraordinary live bands and a hedonistic time, soundtracked by a brilliant mix of funk, soul, rocking vintage blues and block party classics. Half an hour on the dance floor can burn around 195 calories.
For other activities check out lovecamden.org/whatson
Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
theparadise.co.uk/whats-on
19 Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green, W10 4AE

Get your walking shoes on

A one hour walk will burn around 280 calories which equates to 100g of Camembert cheese.
Take your pick of one of our walks from historic streets and large green spaces to amazing architecture and hidden gems to help shift those pounds.
lovecamden.org

Fancy a dip?

7am to 12 noon
This 60 metre unheated pool is one for the brave! Take a dip in this recently refurbished pool open from 7am to 12 noon – a few lengths will be sure to get the blood pumping!
cityoflondon.gov.uk

Jog on

Open from 5am all year round – check website for closing times.
Running burns off on average 100 calories per mile so put on your trainers and jog on. The Royal Parks offer six running routes to suit various levels of fitness and experience around Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. With beginner routes to get you started, intermediate routes to keep things interesting and advanced routes to help develop your fitness, there’s something for everyone. So what are you waiting for?
royalparks.gov.uk/
 

Shop till you drop in the borough

What more of an excuse do you need to go shopping! Make the most of the pre-January sales in Camden while getting your heart rate up at the same time. Lugging heavy shopping bags around the high street will burn even more calories – so there’s even more reason to buy more gifts!

Free five day gym pass

If you’re thinking of joining a gym in the New Year, GLL are offering five days of free access to swim, gym and group exercise classes at your local GLL Leisure Centre throughout December. This is the perfect opportunity to beat the January rush, and jump straight into a brand new fitness routine.
Find your nearest GLL centre at camden.gov.uk
For more information about the offer and a free five day pass visit gll.org

Boxing day blues jam

Monday 26 December, 7pm till 12 am

Resist the temptation of leftovers by putting on your brand new Christmas jumper and heading out of the house. Even better, get down early to register your instrument and join the amazing Blues Kitchen Band on stage. If you are not a musician, simply let the bands entertain you all evening!
111-113 Camden High Street, NW1 7JN
theblueskitchen.com