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

    Black Friday Themed Workout!

    November 20, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 30 Comments

    I feel like when it comes to Black Friday, you’re either super into it, or not at all about it.  I happen to be the former, and have loved it since I was a kid and first went out with my mom.  I’m pretty sure we waited in line to score a Furby for my little sister for Christmas when I was about 12.

    While I know the news headlines makes it seem like all it’s about it trampling other people to save a buck and ruining Thanksgiving for America, I don’t think that showcases the truth.  I will be the first to agree that stores should stay closed on Thanksgiving (and actually in Massachusetts, they’re legally required to so most stores here don’t open until midnight or 1am).  And of course, there are really those people who are complete crazies that will push and shove to get the best deal.

    But for the most part, the people who love Black Friday like myself enjoy the rush of finding a good deal, bonding with other customers in line, and getting gifts within our budgets for the people we love.

    But enough of me defending it, haha.  You’re probably sitting there thinking – what the heck does this have to do with food and fitness?!

    Well, I always loved those Target Black Friday commercials from a few years with the woman exercising to “get in shape” for Black Friday.  You might remember them – here’s one of my favorites:

    Thinking about Black Friday next week reminded me of that, and then I thought – light bulb!  It’s time for a Black Friday themed workout!  Yahoo!

    Getting Ready:

    You’re going to visit a track for this workout, and you’ll want to bring either a resistance band or a set of dumbbells with you.  Local middle schools, high schools, or town recreation parks often have tracks that are available to use for free.  If there’s snow in your area, many colleges or fitness facilities also have indoor tracks, although you may have to pay a fee.  Resistance bands are inexpensive and can be purchased from any sporting goods store or online if you don’t already own one.

    If you want, run through this twice for an even more challenging workout!

    The Black Friday Workout

    A Black Friday themed circuit workout for the track

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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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    Comments

    1. Lora

      November 20, 2015 at 11:49 am

      HA! This is hysterical!! Love it!!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 20, 2015 at 3:10 pm

        Thanks Lora!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

      November 20, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Cute workout I love it! I went with the black friday theme today too we could combine our posts 🙂

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 20, 2015 at 3:13 pm

        Too funny! Great minds think alike 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nicole @ Fitful Focus

      November 20, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      haha this is so cute!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 20, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks Nicole!

        Reply
    4. Marcia

      November 20, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      Haha! Such a cute idea!

      Reply
    5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home

      November 20, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Thankfully, I have to work on Black Friday so I get to avoid the whole thing, workout and all! LOL!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:14 am

        Haha, hope your day at work went well on Black Friday! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Carmy

      November 20, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Oh that workout is adorable! I was thinking of elbow throwing and sprinting to displays based on black friday clips haha

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:15 am

        Hahaha, yes! Love those ideas.

        Reply
    7. Lauren

      November 20, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      This is so creative and funny! I love all Target commercials.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:16 am

        I love Target in general. It’s dangerous though – you walk in to buy milk and walk out with $50 worth of stuff.

        Reply
    8. Kate @KateMovingForward

      November 20, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      This is awesome!! For reals!

      Reply
    9. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes

      November 21, 2015 at 2:45 am

      Haha, very cute! I am NOT a black friday person at all. I prefer to shop from the comfort of my couch and in my favorite PJ’s!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:16 am

        I enjoy the rush of being out there shopping, but there is definitely something to be said for some cozy online shopping in PJs!

        Reply
    10. Celia at Chicago Jogger

      November 21, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Ha! I remember that commercial. So funny. I won’t be shopping Black Friday this year (unless it’s online), but I should squeeze in this workout anyway!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:17 am

        Hope you were able to do the workout Celia!!

        Reply
    11. Becki S

      November 21, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Lol this made me giggle! Also that kayak thing totally happened to my husband’s step father last year. It was a hoot.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:17 am

        Oh my goodness, too funny Becki! I’ve definitely been known to do some impulse buys on Black Friday – I’ve tamed that down a bit.

        Reply
    12. Natalie

      November 21, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Love that Target commercial! Too funny!!! What a great workout! I don’t go out and shop on Black Friday, but maybe I’ll score some good deals on line AND get in a good workout!! 🙂
      Have a great weekend!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:18 am

        There were some great deals online Nat – hope you were able to take advantage of some of them! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Toni @runninglovingliving

      November 21, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      I am working on Black Friday as I do every year, I wont be trying to beat any Crowds or people for that matter, lol. Thanks for a great workout!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:18 am

        You’re welcome Toni!

        Reply
    14. jill conyers

      November 22, 2015 at 3:35 am

      Chrissy this is awesome. Very creative! I love Black Friday shopping with my daughter. We’ve been going since she was about 2 and have never missed a year.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:21 am

        Aw, that’s so sweet Jill! It is a family memory for me to, and so I still love shopping that day.

        Reply
    15. Ariana

      November 22, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      Hahah this is awesome!! What a creative idea; love how everything directly translates to improved shopping performance 😉

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:22 am

        Haha, yes! Gotta get strong & fast to score those deals 😉

        Reply
    16. Patty @ Reach Your Peak

      November 23, 2015 at 10:30 am

      lol this is awesome! i think this black friday I actually wont be doing any shopping. don’t really need much and If I go out I know I will buy a ton of pointless stuff!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2015 at 7:23 am

        That is definitely something I’m trying to avoid – buying stuff just for the sake of a sale. I read “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” recently so I have been trying to declutter the house. I do have a big family and lots of gifts to buy for others though.

        Reply

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