Pre-Holiday Workouts
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Pre-Holiday Workouts

In shape while holiday eating

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Pre-Holiday Workouts
Anschutz Wellness Center

It's time to kick holiday food festivities in the butt before it even starts. Everyone knows that come the end of the year, food is often created in large amounts for the masses. Our lives get so hectic and busy, and come January first, everyone goes on crazy diets and workout kicks. This is just an idea, and you can laugh if you want to, but why not start working out before the holiday season begins instead of doing it after. Working out while taking in an increase of calories is a good idea instead of trying to lose weight and changing your eating habits to tasteless items that just made the cold dark winter even more depressing.

Now I am not saying that we should become body builders within a month prior to all the candy and turkey goodness that comes our way. Instead I'm thinking, why don't we get to where we have always wanted our bodies to get to while eating awesome food? Here are five different workouts that are fun to try and not to hard on your body but cover every area.

1. Ten Minute Ab Workout

30 seconds- Bicycle Kicks

45 seconds- Regular Plank

10 reps- Straight Leg Lifts

16 reps- Mountain Climbers

15 seconds- Rest

8 reps- Superman Planks

45 seconds- Side Plank (Left)

8 reps- Windshield Wipers

45 seconds- Side Plank (Right)

30 seconds- Russian Twists

30 seconds- Heel Touches

2. 30 Squat Challenge

Day 1- 25 Squats

Day 2- 30 Squats

Day 3- 55 Squats

Day 4- 40 Squats

Day 5- 20 Squats

Day 6- 50 Squats

Day 7- 55 Squats

Day 8- 60 Squats

Day 9- Rest

Day 10- 25 Squats

Day 11- 65 Squats

Day 12- 70 Squats

Day 13- 5 Squats

Day 14- 10 Squats

Day 15- 20 Squats

Day 16- 45 Squats

Day 17- 60 Squats

Day 18- Rest

Day 19- 5 Squats

Day 20- 25 Squats

Day 21- 35 Squats

Day 22- 45 Squats

Day 23- 55 Squats

Day 24- 65 Squats

Day 25- 75 Squats

Day 26- 85 Squats

Day 27- Rest

Day 28- 95 Squats

Day 29- 95 Squats

Day 30- 100 Squats

3. Cardio Club

At least 30 minutes daily!

-Walking

-Jogging

-Running

-Biking

Sorry life isn't a movie...Can't skip cardio

4. All About The Legs

3 sets x 30 seconds- Inner thigh lifts

3 sets x 30 seconds- Wall Sits (90 degree angle)

3 sets x 30 seconds- Fire Hydrants

3 sets x 60 seconds- Glute Bridges

3 sets x 30 seconds- Donkey Kicks

3 sets x 45 seconds- Single Leg Hyper Extension Glute Bridges

3 sets x 15 reps- Lunges

5. Strengthen The Arms

4 sets x 30 seconds- Push Ups

4 sets x 15 reps- Bicep Curls (choose your own weight)

4 sets x 45 seconds- Arm Circles (big and small)

4 sets x 15 reps- Tricep Extensions (choose your own weight)

4 sets x 15 reps- Lateral Arm Raises (choose your own weight)


Doing Cardio every day is generally suggested. Adding one of theses other four workout types each day is the best way to stay well rounded, ensuring that your abs, butt, arms, and legs are on the same page with each other. Proper form is very important! If you don't know how to do an exercise look it up. Don't forget to make sure you are doing it correctly which will prevent injuries, and also remember to drink a lot of water to go with it. Good luck and remember your body is a temple take care of it!

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