Winter Wonder Workout

 

For some of us this is the busiest time of the year; lots of holiday parties and shopping! And for some of us this can also be a stressful time with so much going on. This holiday season bet the stress with these quick high intensity workouts. Choose from any of the 4 workouts.

Before each workout remember to warm-up by going up and down the stairs or march around the room.

Workout 1 – You will need a pair of running shoes, comfortable clothing and a skipping rope (optional).

100 skips

100 squats

100 skips

100 alternating lunges

50 jumping jacks

50 sit-ups

 

Workout 2 – You will need a pair of running shoes, comfortable clothing and weights.

50 knees-up

25 biceps curls

50 knees-up

25 overhead shoulder press

50 knees-up

25 triceps kickbacks

50 knees-up

25 bench press

 

Workout 3 – You will need a pair of running shoes and comfortable clothing.

1 minute jog

1 minute wall sit

1 minute jog

1 minute alternating lunges

1 minute jog

1 minute plank

-repeat one more time

 

Workout 4 Yoga – You will need comfortable clothing and a yoga mat or a carpeted area. Hold each pose for 30 seconds or longer.

Mountain pose – take 5 big deep breaths

Forward bend

Plank

Upward dog

Downward dog

Warrior 1 on the right side

Plank

Upward dog

Downward dog

Warrior 1 on the left side

Chair pose

Mountain pose

 

For workouts 1,2 and 3 stretch the major muscles you have worked for 20 to 30 seconds. These short workouts will keep your workout habit going and make you feel better! Happy Holidays!