Day 16
Santa-Themed Workout
Here’s a fun, festive Christmas-themed workout to get you moving and in the holiday spirit. Each exercise is named after something related to the season. Grab your little ones, your fur baby, and/or your friends to make your movement of the day a little bit more fun!
Jingle All the Way” Christmas-Themed Workout
Warm-Up:
- Elf March (2 minutes)
- March in place while swinging your arms to get your heart rate up. Try to lift your knees high and get those arms moving like you’re marching with the elves to the North Pole!
This workout is designed to be fun and festive while still giving you a great full-body workout. Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday sweat or just some joyful movement, this will get you in the holiday spirit! 🎄🎅✨
Main Workout:
Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of rest. Complete 3 rounds of the following:
1. Santa Squats
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower into a squat position as if you’re sitting down onto Santa’s lap (keeping your chest up and knees behind your toes). Stand back up and repeat.
- Modification: Do air squats or use a chair for support if needed.
2. Jingle Bell Jumps
- Start in a squat position, then jump up with both feet together while ringing imaginary jingle bells in the air! Land softly and go right back into a squat.
- Modification: Squat and calf raise (no jump).
3. Candy Cane Lunges
- Step forward into a lunge, keeping your back knee slightly off the ground. Alternate legs like you’re stepping in front of a candy cane. For extra fun, try twisting your torso toward your front leg to mimic a candy cane swirl!
- Modification: Perform stationary lunges or use a wall for support.
4. Reindeer Runners
- Start in a plank position. Jump both feet in toward your hands (like a frog jump), then quickly jump your feet back out to a plank position. This mimics the quick movement of reindeer running through the snow!
- Modification: Step one foot forward at a time and then step it back to a plank.
5. Frosty’s Snowman Planks
- Hold a plank position (on hands or forearms), and then alternate tapping each shoulder with the opposite hand while keeping your core tight (like you’re giving snowman “frosty” high-fives).
- Modification: Perform from your knees.
6. North Pole Mountain Climbers
- In a plank position, drive your knees toward your chest, alternating legs quickly like you’re climbing up the icy slopes of the North Pole.
- Modification: Slow down the pace or perform from your knees.
7. Holiday High Knees
- Stand tall and alternate lifting your knees as high as you can, mimicking the excitement of the holidays. Swing your arms to get your heart rate up!
- Modification: March in place or lower the speed.
8. Christmas Tree Twists
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold your hands in front of your chest and lean back slightly (but don’t round your back). Twist your torso to the right, then to the left, imagining you’re decorating a Christmas tree!
- Modification: Keep your feet on the floor for an easier version.
Cool Down:
- – Mistletoe Stretch (2 minutes)
- Reach your arms up to the sky as if you’re reaching for mistletoe. Stretch side to side to lengthen your torso, then drop your arms and slowly roll down to touch your toes for a gentle hamstring stretch.
- Deep Breaths: Inhale through your nose and exhale slowly to relax.
That’s it, you’re done!!
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