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    Home » Fitness, Run & Tri » Fitness Tips & Workouts

    12 Days of Christmas Workout

    December 19, 2014 by Chrissy Carroll 5 Comments

    Christmas is less than one week away, so there’s no better time for a sweet holiday themed workout!  I used to do a similar activity with the kiddos when I taught nutrition & fitness in the schools, but this version is ramped up for all us grown-ups.  It’s a high intensity workout that should challenge you, and it can be done anywhere – no equipment or weights needed.

    Do the workout just like you’d sing the song…

    “On the first day of Christmas, my trainer gave to me – 1 plank for 20 seconds”
    “On the second day of Christmas, my trainer gave to me – 2 burpees, and 1 plank ‘til exhaustion”
    “On the third day of Christmas, my trainer gave to me – 3 push-ups, 2 burpees, and 1 plank ‘til exhaustion”

    And so on!

    12 Days of Christmas Workout

     

    Pretty awesome, right?!  Enjoy my holiday themed workout, and feel free to let me know what you thought of it.

    Selfie Contest & Giveaway!

    We’ve got some extra incentive for you to get moving this weekend – because I know, it’s tough to stay active with all the hectic holiday plans!  Snap a selfie while you are completing the 12 Days of Christmas Workout between now and the end of the day on 12/23/14, and be entered to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card!  Just share your selfie on the facebook page, tweet it to me @ChrissyTheRD, or tag me on Instagram @ChrissyTheRD.  We’ll choose one winner!

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    1. Abby

      December 12, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      How long did this workout take you?

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      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Hi Abby! It’ll take different people different amounts of time depending on the amount of rest they might need, but 20-25 minutes is probably an accurate time frame 🙂

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    2. Candy Metz

      December 13, 2017 at 2:28 am

      What are star jumps and chair dips?

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      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Hi Candy!

        Star jump = start in a squat position, then jump up explosively. When you jump up, you’ll extend your arms and legs outwards, so your body looks like a star or an X. It can be a little tough on the knees, so you can always modify with another exercise if you have any knee problems.

        Chair dips = Find a steady chair and stand in front of it. Squat down and place your arms behind you on the chair. You can keep your legs bent like this, or you can extend them outward. Use your arms to lower then raise your body up and down, but don’t allow your elbows to go past a 90 degree angle. (You should be using your arm strength (rather than leg strength) to do this exercise.)

        Hope that helps! I’ll try to get some photos up in the post soon to help illustrate the exercises.

        Reply

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