Jingle All The Way To Gains: Your 12-Day Holiday Fitness Carol!
Hey fitness fanatics and holiday foodies!
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and you know what that means: twinkling lights, festive cheer, and enough delicious treats to make your stretchy pants feel a little snug. While we're all about enjoying those gingerbread cookies, sometimes we need a little something to balance out the festive feast.
What if I told you there's a workout that's as catchy as your favorite Christmas carol and guaranteed to get your heart pumping? Introducing the "12 Days of Christmas" workout! Forget partridges in a pear tree; we're talking Thrusters, Burpees, and Kettlebell Swings!
Here's how this festive challenge works: It mimics the famous song. You start with "Day 1" (1 exercise). On "Day 2," you do 2 of the second exercise, then 1 of the first. On "Day 3," you do 3 of the third exercise, then 2 of the second, then 1 of the first... and so on, building up each day until you hit a grand finale on "Day 12"!
It sounds like a lot, but it’s a super fun way to mix things up and challenge yourself during the holiday season. Plus, think of all the extra fuel you’ll earn for that extra slice of pie!
Ready to sing (and sweat) along? Here's your gift list of movements:
On the first day of fitness, my true love gave to me...
- Thruster: Get that full-body burn!
- Push Press: Push your limits!
- Front Squat: Strengthen those legs!
- Hang Power Clean: Dynamic power!
- Box Jumps: Explode into action!
- Kettlebell Swings: Work those hips!
- Pull-ups: Master your bodyweight!
- Burpees: The ultimate love-hate relationship!
- Wall Balls: Slamming those goals!
- Toes-to-Bar: Core crushing fun!
- Handstand Push-ups: Upside-down strength!
- Overhead Walking Lunges: A balanced finish!
You can tackle this workout with weights (if you're comfortable and know your form) or go bodyweight for a lighter, but still challenging, version. The main goal is to have fun, move your body, and keep that holiday spirit (and energy!) high!
So, grab a friend, put on some festive tunes, and give this workout a try. You might just find your new favorite holiday tradition!
Happy sweating, and happy holidays!
Original inspiration from:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR74oqLEnI5/