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Ice skating

Ice skating - still a great winter sport

It’s December 1st and the holiday season is officially underway. Now, everywhere we look offices are bursting with mince pies, tables are groaning under the weight of turkeys and shops are awash with every imaginable type of chocolate. But just because we’ve entered the season to be jolly, doesn’t mean we need to lose site of our fitness goals. Maybe a little bit of Scrooge is a good thing. So, if you’re looking for a  reason to step away from that mince pie, here are Polaroid Sunglasses’ top tips for a healthier holiday.

Exercise when you least expect it – Sitting comfortably in front of the telly? Taking the elevator to your office? Waiting for the kettle to boil? There’s no reason to stay put for everyday activities and tasks. Turn up the volume on your down time by doing a few crunches during Coronation Street or deep knee bends with the news. By the same token, there’s nothing wrong with taking the stairs. An elevator may be faster, but it won’t help you take care of the extra calories you pick up at the office Christmas party. And, instead of watching the kettle, why not keep a pair of hand weights in the kitchen and do a few reps? Your triceps will thank you.

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John Kerr in a pair of classic Polaroid aviators.

John Kerr in a pair of classic Polaroid aviators.

Here at Polaroid Eyewear, we’re pretty excited about the upcoming Vancouver Winter Olympics. After all, every season has its charms. And guess who will be wearing Polaroid sunglasses when he’s out and about? John Kerr – one of the UK’s best known ice skaters. We’ve given him a pair of sunglasses to take with him on his trip – let’s hope they bring him luck.

John and his sister Sinead are seven-time British Ice Dance champions. They’re originally from Scotland and just came in sixth place this January in the 2010 European Championships. In 2009, they also won a bronze medal for Great Britain at the European Championships and came 7th in the World Championships. They are the only British ice dancers ever to gain a medal at Grand Prix events and earn a place in the Grand Prix final. They represented GBR at the 2006 Olympics in Italy and placed 10th. They’re both skaters with amazing strength, talent and grace.

Have a look at John in action.

So let’s keep our fingers crossed for both of them!

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