EJ Ogenyi: Getting Fit For Christmas

As Christmas approaches and you start getting ready to travel to see family or host them in your home, going to the gym is probably the last thing on your

mind. In busy and stressful times like this, your exercise routine can actually help you cope better with stress and feel energized enough to get the most out of your time with family and friends.

While all the things you need to do to get ready will probably mean you don’t have much time to get to the gym, this article shows you how you can workout at home and reap all the benefits. This workout is set up as a circuit workout where you do the exercises back to back with no rest between each exercise. The benefit of this is that you will get a two-in-one workout because of the cardio component. So gear up and let’s workout.

• A timer
• A clear area to exercise so that you don’t trip on anything (or anyone)
• If you have any injuries, pre-existing conditions, or haven’t exercised before, talk to your doctor before starting this workout
• Keep your core engaged throughout the workout by pulling your navel to your spine as you exhale
• Do this exercise on non-consecutive days for at least 3 days a week.

Instruction Summary
Warm Up:

• Butt Kicks: 50 seconds
• High Knees: 50 seconds

Set 1:

• Squats: 50 seconds
• Static Lunges: 50 seconds

Set 2:

• Push Ups: 50 seconds
• Superman: 50 Seconds

​Set 3:

• Core Plank: 50 seconds
• Boat Twist: 50 seconds

Rest for 30 seconds – 2 minutes (depending on what you need)

Here is the workout sequence:

• Do the warm up
• Do Set 1, Set 2, Set 3, then rest. But rest if you need to before the end of the third set–
• Repeat Sets 1 – 3 one or two more times depending on how much time you have
• Stretch

Read the exercise description complete with videos below: