We know how easy it is to get out of a routine when the holidays come around. Let’s face it, we trade our sweaty yoga mats for heated blankets too. There’s just so many delicious treats to eat, family time to catch up on and Netflix shows to binge.
We’ve curated this advent calendar workout list to make working out this holiday season a little more fun and a little more festive! These 12 workouts range from breathing exercises (stressful holiday shopping, anyone?) to high-intensity HIIT routines that you can do with a friend or family-member. With no repeats and a holiday surprise at the end, you’re guaranteed not to get bored.
Day 1- Yoga workout
Grab a yoga mat and get ready to build muscle strength and increase flexibility. You can also expect to experience reduced stress levels.
Repeat each movement three times. Hold each move for 40 seconds & take a 20 second break in-between. Switch sides if needed.
Day 2- Get ready to sweat! 3 sets for 30 minutes
Improve both your cardio endurance and your strength!
Repeat 3x with no rest between exercises. Take 1 min rest between sets.
Set 1:
50 jumping jacks
10 pushups
20 squats
20 bicycle crunches
Set 2:
50 high knees
15 oblique v-ups (right side)
20 squat jumps
15 oblique v-ups (left side)
Set 3:
15 forward lunges
20 plank knee crosses
15 reverse lunges
Day 3- Jabs by Gina
There are so many benefits to a good workout besides the normal increased muscle strength and tone and improved flexibility Jabs by Gina puts a smile on your face! Check out our Jabs by Gina workout on our IGTV and head over to their website to redefine your idea of a workout!
Day 4- Dance workout – Dancebody
There’s nothing better than a workout that’s so fun, you forget you’re breaking a sweat! Check out the DanceBody workout series Part 1 and 2 on our IGTV and head over to their website for more.
Day 5- Cardio workout - TeamBody
This cardio workout set to music will put every part of your body to work, and you’ll have fun while doing it.
Day 6- Obé Fitness
Obe Fitness has 22 live classes a day and 4,500 on-demand classes. They have dance, HIIT and LIIT, yoga, and specific target workouts. Check out their page and find a class to try! Let's not forget about how fun their branding colors are! Add some sunshine to your day.
Day 7- Breathing work
The holiday season can come with a lot of stress. Take today to breathe and take some weight off your shoulders. This video is a great guide on how to breathe from your diaphragm. We are having a special guest on our IGTV teaching us about breathing and meditation work soon so follow our Instagram to stay tuned!
Day 8- Ab workout
Let’s activate those abs! Repeat 3x.
- 75 crunches
- 50 bicycle crunches
- 25 reverse crunches
- 30 second side plank (both sides)
- 45 second plank
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30 second flutter kicks
Day 9 - Today is a little lighter of a workout but you'll be lifting your spirits and getting some steps in! Head outside for a long walk while listening to holiday music! Here is a "Top 100 Merry Christmas Songs" Playlist...
Day 10- Pilates workout with Pilatesppl
Cheers to another pilates workout! This one you can do with a friend or family-member for added fun. Check out our IGTV Pilatesppl workout for a fun 13 minute class then head over to their site for more classes!
Day 11- Leg Toning workout
This second-to-last workout targets those legs.
Day 12- Holiday Dance Walk - We had a LOT of fun with this one.
This dance workout has you walking two miles while dancing and getting into the holiday spirit! Put on some holiday jammies and get moving!